Hi
I am interested in walking up to the top of Mt Olympus in the lake St.Clair national park.
Can anyone give me some advice on the best route to the top and any-other tips which may come in handy.
Also is there reference maps and is the track easy to follow?
Cheers
Dazza
Mount Olympus walk
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by Dazza » Wed 01 Jul, 2009 4:19 pm
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Re: Mount Olympus walk
by norts » Wed 01 Jul, 2009 8:23 pm
John Chapman in his book describes 3 different routes up Olympus.
I have climbed from north of Echo Point and then down to Petrarch.
I didnt find any track.
There is a nice camp spot at Lake Oenone. When heading up took a bit of searching to find a way up the cliff line. I dont Think we were where Chapman describes in his book.
Roger
I have climbed from north of Echo Point and then down to Petrarch.
I didnt find any track.
There is a nice camp spot at Lake Oenone. When heading up took a bit of searching to find a way up the cliff line. I dont Think we were where Chapman describes in his book.
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Re: Mount Olympus walk
by Dazza » Thu 02 Jul, 2009 5:37 pm
Thanks for the info i will try to obtain some more information.
Cheers
Dazza
Cheers
Dazza
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Re: Mount Olympus walk
by Fizzygood » Fri 03 Jul, 2009 6:10 pm
Dazza, it seems to be a bit of a 'bash' no matter whose instructions you follow... We did it last year in winter and camped just below the summit... I have attached some pics below of our trip...
You will hit a gnarly cliff line about 2/3 of the way up... keep going to the right of this and you will find the occasional tree root 'ladder' ascending the face... choose one that looks best to you!
Have fun!
Cheers, Erin
You will hit a gnarly cliff line about 2/3 of the way up... keep going to the right of this and you will find the occasional tree root 'ladder' ascending the face... choose one that looks best to you!
Have fun!
Cheers, Erin
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Re: Mount Olympus walk
by Dazza » Mon 06 Jul, 2009 7:04 pm
Thanks Fizzyboy for your reply.
I will still look into it.
Cheers.
I will still look into it.
Cheers.
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Re: Mount Olympus walk
by Fizzygood » Mon 06 Jul, 2009 11:42 pm
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Re: Mount Olympus walk
by Dazza » Thu 09 Jul, 2009 1:38 pm
Thanks again Fizzygood
I might try the route from Bryon gap..............any ideas?
Cheers
I might try the route from Bryon gap..............any ideas?
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