10.9km
Total Distance
497m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The first day of the Overland Track in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, from Ronny Creek past Crater Lake and Marions Lookout, around the shoulder of Cradle Mountain and past Kitchen Hut to Waterfall Valley Hut beneath Barn Bluff. In the booking season, from October to May, staying at the hut needs an Overland Track pass. The plateau is exposed and can see snow in any month.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Ronny Creek Registration Booth
    at the start · Shelter
  2. 2
    Mt Kate House
    at the start · Hut
  3. 3
    Hut · 0.4km
  4. 4
    Crater Lake Hut · 2.3km
    Shelter
  5. 5
    Viewpoint · 2.7km
  6. 6
    Marion's Lookout · 3.4km
    Viewpoint
  7. 7
    Kitchen Hut · 5.3km
    Shelter
  8. 8
    Emergency Shelter · 8.4km
    Shelter
Bus stop
Ronny Creek - Cradle Shuttle Bus · 14m from the start
Parking
44m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground 50%, gravel 37%, paved 13%
Marked route
Overland Track section 1

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes