AustraliaTasmaniaForthside Hill

Forthside Hill

Mountain in Tasmania · 173 m

173 m
Elevation
35 m
Prominence
5.8 km
Hike length one way
-41.2061, 146.2694
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Forthside Hill

5.8 km
one way
239 m
of ascent
2 h 60 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

38 m5.8 km · 173 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
5.8 km on foot · ↑ 239 m · about 3 h round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 13.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 13.4 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 Forthside Hill?

Forthside Hill is 173 m above sea level and lies in Tasmania. Its prominence is 35 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Forthside Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.8 km one way with 239 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 60 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Forthside Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — 5.8 km on foot · ↑ 239 m · about 3 h round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 13.0 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 Forthside Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Forthside Hill 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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