Mount Nelson
Mountain in New South Wales · 910 m
The hike up Mount Nelson
The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Mount Nelson?
Mount Nelson is 910 m above sea level and lies in New South Wales. Its prominence is 62 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Mount Nelson?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 6.7 km one way with 218 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 58 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Mount Nelson?
The nearest parking is the parking area north of the peak — 6.7 km on foot · ↑ 218 m · about 3 h 58 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area north of the peak (about 7.5 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 Nelson in Conquer?
Yes — Mount Nelson 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.
Conquer Mount Nelson in the app
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