Lake Seal Lookout – Lake Dobson Trailhead loop from Mount Mawson

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Lake Seal Lookout – Lake Dobson Trailhead loop from Mount Mawson

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Lake Seal Lookout – Lake Dobson Trailhead loop from Mount Mawson

06:23

18.7km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.20 km for 2.22 km

After 13.5 km for 2.22 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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301 m

Lake Dobson

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful mountain lake offers everything from peaceful lakeside strolls to full day hikes around Mount Field National Park. In the winter you'll also have access to the nearby Mount Mawson Skifield.

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2.14 km

Lake Dobson and Snow Gum Track Junction

Highlight • Trail

2.17 km

Boardwalk through the Moor — Mount Field National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This convenient boardwalk elevates you above the wet moorlands below and protects the delicate alpine plants that would otherwise get trodden on.

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3.04 km

Rockwell Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

9.40 km

Mount Field West Summit

Highlight • Summit

Plan 2.5h return from the Peterson Memorial Hut (not an easy way to go). Offers superb views!

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15.6 km

View of Tarn Shelf, Lake Newdegate, and Lake Webster

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view from up here...when the sun is shining. Otherwise rather mystical but also beautiful.

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16.4 km

Lake Seal Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout offers you great views over Lake Seal and other nearby tarns. But this is a landscape in constant fluctuations, so visiting at different times of year will give …

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18.6 km