Mount Field West is a
mountain
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually highe ...
in the western portion of
Mount Field National Park
Mount Field National Park is a national park in Tasmania, Australia, 64 km northwest of Hobart. The landscape ranges from eucalyptus temperate rainforest to alpine moorland, rising to 1,434 metres (4,705 ft) at the summit of Mount Fi ...
in the southern region of
Tasmania
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The mountain is frequently snow-covered, sometimes even in summer. It is a major feature of the national park, and is a popular destination for bushwalkers. It overlooks
Upper Florentine Valley and is a 7.5 hour return walk from Lake Dobson.
Mount Field West rises to
above sea level,
[ making it within the forty highest peaks in Tasmania.
]
See also
* List of highest mountains of Tasmania
References
External links
Mount Field National Park
Field, Mount
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