Devils Backbone
Mountain in Tasmania · 699 m
The hike up Devils Backbone
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 Devils Backbone?
Devils Backbone is 699 m above sea level and lies in Tasmania. Its prominence is 156 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Devils Backbone?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 10.2 km one way with 642 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 27 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Devils Backbone?
The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 10.2 km on foot · ↑ 642 m · about 5 h 27 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 10.5 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 Devils Backbone in Conquer?
Yes — Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone in the app
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