Meehan Skyline Trail - Mornington to Flagstaff Hill
Getting There
Car parking is available at the Clarence Mountain Bike Park off Flagstaff Gully Link Road.
This 4 hour walk is just under 5km one-way and follows the main fire trail that traverses the Meehan Range between Mornington and Flagstaff Hill. The track undulates as it follows the ridgeline to Flagstaff Hill, a high point in the range at 379m. There are good views from the cairn at the summit. The first section of the walk goes up the steep and rocky Von Bibra Trail for 1.1km until it levels out at a track intersection on your left (no sign). This track parallels the Meehan Skyline Trail for 900m but dogs are not permitted on it due to the narrowness of the track, clifftops and fall risk. Dog walkers should ignore the track on the left and continue straight ahead for another 100m until meeting up with the Meehan Skyline Trail. Turn left and continue climbing as you follow the trail northwards within the Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area, managed by Parks & Wildlife. As you progress ignore several track intersections on your left until you reach the intersection with the Flagstaff Hill Track which is signed. Follow the fire trail to the summit.
Look out for the Risdon Peppermint (Eucalyptus risdonii) which is rare and threatened species that only grows in the Meehan Range on sunny north-west facing ridges.
| Activity | Suggested Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Half day | ||
| Half day |
Track Features
Toilets, water and a picnic shelter are available at the carpark.
Restrictions
Dogs must be on lead and remain on the fire trails.
Safety Precautions
The fire trails are steep and rocky in sections and can be slippery when going downhill. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Mountain bikes and horses may be encountered on the Skyline Fire Trail. Please restrain your dog when encountering horses and bikes.
Plan your visit
Leave No Trace is an internationally accepted way of minimising impacts on the places we visit. Respect wildlife, be considerate with others, dispose your waste properly.
Be prepared for the walk. Plan your trip ahead, bring enough water, check the alerts, and make sure you are comfortable with the difficulty rating.
Track contacts
If you have any questions, feedback or updates regarding this track please contact the track manager at the Clarence City Council by phone on 03 6217 9500 or by email to clarence@ccc.tas.gov.au. For urgent communications please contact us by phone.
If you have any questions, feedback or updates regarding this track please contact the track manager at the Parks and Wildlife Service by phone on 1300 135 513 or online. For urgent communications please contact us by phone.
