THE HIKE TO MARION PEAK

My second day at Cradle mountain was much better weather wise, so I headed off to Marion Peak, 1000′ feet above the lake.

The final ascent and alternate descent involved chains to pull yourself up or work yourself down.  For those of you that know me well, this was terrifying, but I actually did it.  All to get the shots, I guess.

Much nicer day today. Sure wish I had  put my hat on for this hike

This is Marion Peak, 1000′ above Dove Lake.  The goal for today.

Leena Lake along the way

 

Leena Lake, Cradle Mountain in background.

 

 

Wombat Pool. No wombats as it is daytime.

 

red lichen

 

The final trail up the peak.  You can see it in the center. What you cannot see are the chains you use to pull yourself up.

 

Some sort of common white lichen, looks like paint.

 

Crater Lake along the route up

 

I made it. A sweaty mess, seriously missing that hat I left in the car.  Then, after seriously burning my head on this hike, I am reminded about the ozone layer hole over Tasmania.  I sure can be stupid some times.

 

Dove lake far below

 

Another view of Crater Lake, this time from above.

 

They call this a trail?

 

Tough but at least I can take 3′ steps due to my size.  Brutal if you went up this way.  tough enough going down. Just grab on and pull I guess.