Fitzpatrick Trackhead to Mt. Wee Jasper summit

17 Jul

Follow the track through native forest and along forestry fire trails to the Wee Jasper summit. From the summit, it’s 4km to the Log Bridge Creek campsite. This walk affords views across to the Brindabella Mountains to the east and crosses multiple small streams and waterfalls. It is a scenic walk that will get the heart going a few times.

Distance: 16km return
Grade: Hard

Nearest towns (driving from Fitzpatrick Trackhead):

Yass – 59km
Tumut – 69km

Dog permitted: Yes
Cyclists permitted: Yes

Above: Fitzpatrick Trackhead — **Above:** Fitzpatrick Trackhead

Walking notes

It’s about 8kms to the Wee Jasper summit so this is a good out and back day walk from Fitzpatrick Trackhead, or you can continue another 4kms to Log Bridge Creek campsite.

From Mt. Wee Jasper to Log Bridge Creek campsite about half of this section is on forestry fire trails through cleared pine forest, and half on single track through native forest.