Mount Franklin

Mountain in Australian Capital Territory · 1,646 m

1,646 m
Elevation
147 m
Prominence
1.3 km
Hike length one way
-35.4853, 148.7761
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Franklin

1.3 km
one way
126 m
of ascent
44 min
round trip

The route starts at Mt Franklin Visitor Shelter — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,521 m1.3 km · 1,646 m

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Parking and starting point

1Mt Franklin Visitor ShelterRecommended
mountain hut · southwest of the peak
1.3 km on foot · ↑ 126 m · about 44 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 1.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 3.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Mount Franklin?

Mount Franklin is 1,646 m above sea level and lies in Australian Capital Territory. Its prominence is 147 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Franklin?

From Mt Franklin Visitor Shelter it is about 1.3 km one way with 126 m of ascent. Expect around 44 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Franklin?

The nearest starting point is Mt Franklin Visitor Shelter (southwest of the peak) — 1.3 km on foot · ↑ 126 m · about 44 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 1.5 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Mount Franklin in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Franklin is one of 12,733 peaks in Australia in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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