by Osik » Mon 19 Oct, 2015 6:10 am
Hi Possy, I've probably done this 2 or 3 times over the past year or two. I've always done the circuit clockwise (ie turned off the main track at the location described elsewhere (if you keep your eyes open, can't really miss it), gone via the tarns, up to the saddle between the peaks, popped up Mount Snowy, then along the rocky ridgeline to Hartz. If you keep an eye for cairns/tape and take your time to look around you can't really go wrong (though I must admit I have previously removed alot of the unsightly tape - apologies if anyone put it up - it's a sensitive area and tape is not needed). On the way back, if you are into scrambling, stay as close to the ridgeline between Snowy and Hartz as you can, if your not, stay a little to your left and you can avoid any difficulties. I've been up there in almost whiteout conditions which made things a little tricky so just be aware that the weather can change very quickly.
Sorry if this is a bit vague but the areas around the tarns are quite sensitive & there is already alot of degradation so I didn't want to spell out the route in detail. Probably my favourite short circuit in Tassie (though there are a couple of other close contenders!).