BushwalkBushwalk
1 h 15 min to 2 h
| Start | At the intersection of Kosciuszko Road & Mount Stilwell Walking Track (-36.4320798,148.3285235) |
| Mode | Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.) |
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At the intersection of Kosciuszko Road & Mount Stilwell Walking Track Start heading along Mount Stilwell Walking Track (a vehicle track).
Covered in snow part of the year (about 25 m back from the start).
 Covered in snow part of the year
Covered in snow part of the year
This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should carry and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills - tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months.
Between the long weekend in June and October, the road between Perisher Village and Charlotte Pass is closed by the RTA. It is possible to organise oversnow transport.
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This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should carry and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills - tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months.
Between the long weekend in June and October, the road between Perisher Village and Charlotte Pass is closed by the RTA. It is possible to organise oversnow transport.
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After another 710 m find the "Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform" (10 m on your right).
 Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform
Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform
At the top of the Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lies a steel platform. This partially fenced lookout offers broad views to the north-west over the Snowy River valley and across the Main Range. From the chairlift, there are also views down to Charlotte Pass Village.
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At the top of the Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lies a steel platform. This partially fenced lookout offers broad views to the north-west over the Snowy River valley and across the Main Range. From the chairlift, there are also views down to Charlotte Pass Village.
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(Mount Stilwell) Continue another 75 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.9 km to get back to the start.
About 90 m past the end is "Mt Stilwell".
 Mount Stilwell
Mount Stilwell
At approximately 2040m above sea level, Mount Stilwell is the highest peak in the ridgeline winding around the southern side of Charlotte Pass village. With arguably one of the best views in the Kosciusko National Park, Mount Stilwell's peak looks down at the village, and out across the main range to Headley Tarn, Blue Lake and Mount Twynam, and the Snowy River. There is also the lower half of an old trig point located at the peak which, when whole, was used for navigation.
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At approximately 2040m above sea level, Mount Stilwell is the highest peak in the ridgeline winding around the southern side of Charlotte Pass village. With arguably one of the best views in the Kosciusko National Park, Mount Stilwell's peak looks down at the village, and out across the main range to Headley Tarn, Blue Lake and Mount Twynam, and the Snowy River. There is also the lower half of an old trig point located at the peak which, when whole, was used for navigation.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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| Length | 3.9 km |
| Time | 1 h 15 min to 2 h |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
| Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
Toilet: There is one 40 m from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
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There is a car park (about 55 m back from the start).
