Track and Fire Trail Closures
Oct 2024 - Chapel Fire Trail temporary closure
Oct 2024 - Chapel Fire Trail temporary closure
Oct 2024 - Chapel Fire Trail temporary closure
Glenorchy City Council advise that the Chapel Fire Trail will be closed from the junction of Knights Creek Trail for approx 800m whilst maintenance works are undertaken. The closure will commence on 29 Oct through to early November.
Abseiling prohibited - Springs Lookout
Oct 2024 - Chapel Fire Trail temporary closure
Oct 2024 - Chapel Fire Trail temporary closure
Abseiling and rock climbing are prohibited at The Springs Lookout. The new balustrade is not rated for this use, and ropes spanning the lookout footprint impede access by visitors. This restriction applies to all users, including school groups and commercial operators.
Pipeline Track - caution needed
Oct 2024 - Chapel Fire Trail temporary closure
Pipeline Track - caution needed
There is a hole in the Pipeline Track surface at a culvert over the Levert Rivulet (approx 42.945955 S, 147.230185 E). This section of track is outside of Wellington Park. The track remains open to riders and pedestrians, but has been closed to maintenance vehicles pending assessment and repair.
Pinnacle Road traffic data
Annual traffic data
The Trust uses the ATLYST platform to assess traffic counter data that has been collected by the City of Hobart since May 2014. The traffic counter records vehicle counts, speed, direction and vehicle class.
Busiest days on Pinnacle Road
Peak traffic on Pinnacle Road occurs on weekends and public holidays, which consistently experience almost twice as much traffic as week days. The highest daily traffic counts often correspond to significant natural events (heavy snowfall, aurora activity) or holidays including New Year's Eve, Christmas Day and Easter. Eight of the top 20 busiest days on Pinnacle Road occurred in 2023-24.