Alpine Village to Little Hell, Ben Lomond National Park
Flowering Scoparia, Alpine Village to Little Hell, Ben Lomond National Park (photograph: Adam Smith)

Alpine Village to Little Hell

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Track closure: Ben Lomond walkway replacement
Applies from 20/2/2025Works to replace the village boardwalk at Ben Lomond National Park will commence on 20 February. 

They are expected to be completed prior to winter, weather permitting.

The site will remain open, however there will be no boardwalk access from the day shelter to the snow activity areas and café.

Visitors will need to access these areas from the road.​

Last reviewed 19/2/2025 01:30 PM


1.5 hour return, 5.5km
Grade 5: Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked.
Weather can change rapidly, walkers should be prepared for all conditions.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
Park in the main car park at the end of the road in the alpine village. The route starts from here and is clearly signposted.

About

​Starting from the Ben Lomond Car Park, this walk follows the route of a cross-country ski trail. The path is not well defined but ski poles ensure that it’s easy to follow. 

Small boulder fields early on in the walk require some rock-hopping. As the track flattens out it becomes easier to walk, and the ascent to Little Hell is gradual. Take the time to appreciate the colourful wildflowers surrounding the trail.

From the summit of Little Hell there are superb views across the southern part of the plateau, encompassing Lake Baker and Lake Youl in the distance, and all the way to Stacks Bluff.

Follow another trail through the western end of Surprise Valley – also marked by ski poles – to complete the circuit and return to the ski village.