Scrambling adjacent mountain peaks is one of the reasons we love the Overland Track in Tasmania.
The three best sidetrip climbs are Cradle Mountain, Mt. Ossa and The Acropolis. We’ve posted our photos of each of those three.
more Cradle Mountain photos on flickr
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park – Wikipedia
Ossa is the the highest mountain on the island, but the easiest of the three scrambles we did.
more Mt. Ossa photos on flickr
Mt. Ossa – Wikipedia
The sidetrip to climb The Acropolis adds a day to the regular Overland itinerary. Staying one extra night at Pine Hut is highly recommended.
more Acropolis photos on flickr
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