Tiger Mountain Trailhead — Attraction in Hobart

13dec2021 MON, high 30s_F, 09:00 arrived at the Tiger Summit Trailhead parking lot (beside WA_18) to hike the (Alltrails so-named): "East Tiger Mountain Summit via Main Tiger Mountain Road" (estimated distance R/T 7.7 mile).

There were 2 other cars, and 1 commercial truck. And when i returned 14:00, there were 12 vehicles.

On my way Out (Up) [~1.3 miles from the Trailhead], all my 3 online Hike Maps (Alltrails, GaiaGPS and Caltopo) "hanged" cos "Lost GPS Signal". Having read/"seen" earlier reports that the route is basically following a ("main") Service-road, i continued onwards. And as i went along, i was much relieved to see the 2 x Sign-boards (please refer to attached pictures) that helped guided me to successfully reached the Summit picnic area.

1.8 miles from the Trailhead (2,000 ft Elevation), the Service-road was snow-covered (probably, from the recent winter-storm) .. initially, the snow cover was light (1 in) .. that increased with further distance and higher elevation .. to probably 6 ins of snow-cover at the East Tiger Mtn summit picnic area.

It was earlier in the morning (10:00), while i was on my way Out (Up) [1 mile from the Trailhead] that a Light-Truck came driving Up. And ~5 minutes later, another Light-Truck came along. Both the Driver(s) cheerily waved "hello" when they passed-by me. From my observations of the tire-tracks at the Sign_1 Junction area, these 2 Light-Trucks went ("Left") towards Preston RR Grade.

The snow cover was relatively "powdery" and it wasn't slippery or icy. But when i arrived at the Sign_1 Junction, seeing that there's no "fresh" hiker's, or vehicle tire tracks on the snow-cover on the Service road continuing on to the summit, and "sensing" that i may be the only one from then on traversing to the summit, i put on my micro-spikes .. better to be safe (even if its "psychological") 😅

i got to the summit, had a short coffee break .. enjoyed the winter wonderland .. turned-around and headed back to the Trailhead. Didn't see anyone until i got back to the Trailhead.

All in all - a fun hike for me today .. ~5 hours of peace and serene solitude 😄

Happy Trails...

Well I live fairly close as in I live in fairwood so I had driven past this place a number of times. Was astounded at some negative reviews one person made up stories about garbage and lives over 235 miles away...?? But they didn't even know the name of the area?? Seriously I recommend anyone seeing 1 or 2 star reviews to look those people up. Sooo this place is ok. It has an ok parking area. And as is usual loots of bikers and motor vehicle riders like to go to this kind of place. As such the trails are getting ruined by the heavy vehicles. But aside from that itsxa nice hike. The view is ok and yes this place gets packed but then again it's close to many residential homes. So that's to be expected. It's an easy hike. Not to bad and a good place to bring your family. Everyone who goes there is pretty nice. And contrary to the above post about garbage and diapers there isn't any at all. They have a nice restroom too. I was...

This hike will take you from highway 18 to highpoint via the TMT trail. The trailhead is marked with a simple post and a sign at the gate telling you that certain points of the trail are closed. This Tru but only after you reach the base of tiger 1.

Instead of trekking around the base of the different mountains like this trail has you do- we opted to go down via West Tiger #3. This route has you go around the different peaks and doesn't allow for much in terms of viewpoints. In addition, if you choose to do this route you will also eventually reach a portion of the trail blocked by downed trees and will have to find your way around via scrambles and off-trail routes. Not impossible, but not fun either. Recommend going straight through to No. 3 until...