Overland Track section 5

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 1,336 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Overland Track section 5 covers 11.6 miles across Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia. Runners face 1,336 feet of climbing with 1,709 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 1.7 miles and gains 526 feet. Vertical rate measures 117 feet of gain per mile. The course is 80% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 54.21th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Tasmania adventures.

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