Mount Ossa (Tasmania)

For the mountain in Greece, see Mount Ossa (Greece).
Mount Ossa

Mount Ossa pictured in 2009
Highest point
Elevation 1,617 m (5,305 ft)[1]
Prominence 1,617 m (5,305 ft)[1]
Isolation 524 km (326 mi)[1]
Listing Ultra[1]
State high point
Coordinates 41°52′12″S 146°01′48″E / 41.87000°S 146.03000°E / -41.87000; 146.03000Coordinates: 41°52′12″S 146°01′48″E / 41.87000°S 146.03000°E / -41.87000; 146.03000[2]
Geography
Mount Ossa

Location in Tasmania

Location Central Highlands of Tasmania, Australia
Parent range Pelion Range
Geology
Age of rock Jurassic
Mountain type Dolerite
Climbing
Easiest route 3½ hour return from Pelion Gap via the Overland Track

Mount Ossa is a mountain of the Pelion Range located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia.

With an elevation of 1,617 metres (5,305 ft) above sea level, Mount Ossa is the highest peak in Tasmania.[3] The mount lies in the heart of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

The entire mountain is composed of Jurassic dolerite and the peak is named after Mount Ossa in Greece, which features in Greek mythology.

Ascending

The peak is fairly remote from the nearest road, with more than a day's walk for most parties from the Overland Track. The ascent involves not much rock climbing but at one point there is a need for rock climbing and there is a well-marked track to the summit. Conditions can be very severe in winter, with powerful winds and freezing temperatures. A short scamble is required to ascend the summit.[1]

The lower slopes are bushy but towards the summit the rocks are mostly bare. The walk to the summit from Pelion Gap during summer usually features an array of beautiful wild flowers common in the area.

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Mount Ossa, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-02-02.
  2. "Mount Ossa". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  3. "LISTmap (Mount Ossa)". Tasmanian Government Department of Primary Industries and Water. Retrieved 19 June 2007.

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