Mount Nelson to Enterprise Road

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-42.9241176,147.3439042)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Southern Outlet, A6, Dynnyrne. Turn on to then drive for 210 m Continue onto Proctors Road, C643 and drive for another 170 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Olinda Grove, C643 and drive for another 3.2 km Continue and drive for another 105 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park near Mount Nelson Signal Station, head down the 3 steps then turn right and head along the narrow dirt walking track. Follow the said track gently downhill as it meanders into the bush. About 100 metres later, turn left at the 3-way intersection to continue along Mount Nelson to Enterprise Road Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a car park (about 75 m back from the start). There is a toilet (about 45 m back from the start). The Signal Station (about 35 m back from the start). This cafe is wheelchair accessible. Mo-Th 10:00-16:00 Fr 10:00-16:00+ Sa,Su 09:00-17:00 There is a car park (about 10 m back from the start). After 35 m come to the "Mount Nelson Signal Station" (about 15 m ahead). This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the "Mount Nelson" (20 m on your right). After another 65 m come to the viewpoint (on your right).
	After another 8 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Marlborough Track) turn left, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Signal Station Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Marlborough Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 45 m continue straight.
	After another 195 m continue straight, to head along Enterprise Fire Trail.
	After another 70 m turn right.
	After another 45 m turn left, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Troglodyte Track) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Rialannah Track) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 660 m (at the intersection of Signal Station Track & Enterprise Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Signal Station Track.
	After another 85 m turn right.
	(at the intersection of Enterprise Road & Enterprise Fire Trail) Continue another 75 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.6 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Nelson to Enterprise Road

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.3 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -46 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-46 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hobart Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  19°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early afternoon then becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 19.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  9°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the far south, medium chance elsewhere. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon and evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 19.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  10°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  9°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Snow possible above 1000 metres. Possible small hail in the south in the morning and afternoon. Winds west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending south to southwesterly during the morning then tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 14.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  6°C → 13°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  11°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tasmania Parks & Wildlife service
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Tas closure website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

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