Frenchmans Cap

[gregm]

Planning to do this walk, possibly solo as my wife doesn't hike. How difficult is the walk/scramble to the summit ? I know these are relatively easy summits, but as a day walk I did Cradle Mtn & Barn Bluff last year. Unfortunately that is all I have to compare with. I have done a couple of others such as Mt Field W, Mt Amos, Mt Freycinet & circuit as a day walk, Bishop & Clerk but they are all easier. I know it's somewhat subjective but any opinions would be much appreciated.
I plan to go in February which research indicates is the driest/warmest time. I also believe that it is a fairly popular track, so I may have the opportunity to summit with company, which I would prefer from a safety perspective. I have completed the South Coast Track from CC to M, a combo WOJ/Southern OT walk & Bathurst H/SW Cape to M walk so have some experience of walking in Tas.
Happy & safe walking Greg

[Azza]

Its a walk - no exposure...

There is one section where you climb up a short section, but nothing harder than Cradle or Barn.

[gregm]

Thanks for the feedback. I always find it helpful to get ideas from people who have successfully completed a walk that I am planning. Gives me a bit more confidence that I can tackle the challenge safely. I have only been hiking for a couple of years and as I get older I guess I become a little more cautious. Being a keen yachtie I know how ruthless mother nature can be & have witnessed how changeable Tassie's weather can be, even during the course of one day.
Happy hiking Greg

[mr majestik]

my foot down to where my friend is standing is the only tricky climb, about 3m in all. nothing to worry about.

[Strider]

my foot down to where my friend is standing is the only tricky climb, about 3m in all. nothing to worry about.

But would be a little tricky if you decided to carry a pack to the summit!

[JamesMc]

The climb to the summit would be a bit slippery when wet.