Trail Fast Facts
Risdon Brook Track is a 4.5km, grade 2 hike in Risdon Vale, Tasmania. This hike typically takes 1.5 hours to complete.
Hike Overview
The Risdon Brook Track is a 4.5km, grade 2 hike in Risdon Vale, Tasmania, typically requiring around 1.5 hours to complete.
This scenic walk around the Risdon Brook reservoir offers a leisurely experience, taking approximately 1.5 hours to complete. From the eastern side, hikers can enjoy views of kunanyi / Mount Wellington and Mount Direction, while the perimeter offers serene bush vistas. The wide track is mostly flat, with some gentle undulations around the eastern bay and as you approach the northern end of the reservoir.
It's important to note that the reservoir serves as a vital source of drinking water for Southern Tasmania, so it's essential to be environmentally responsible to protect water quality.
Track Grade
Grade 2 (Easy) - A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
Map and GPX file
Max elevation: 82 m
Min elevation: 57 m
Total climbing: 113 m
Total descent: -113 m
For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails
Trail Location (trailhead)
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Getting there
The entrance to the park is located off Grasstree Hill Rd, a short distance from the roundabout on the East Derwent Hwy at Risdon.
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Explore Safe
While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.
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Gear to consider
What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.