Scotts Peak Explained

thumb|right|Scotts PeakScotts Peak is a mountain in South West Tasmania which is associated with the construction and flooding of the original Lake Pedder, as the lake now completely surrounds the peak.^[1] It lies east of the Frankland Range and has an elevation of 669 metres.

There is a Scotts Peak Dam and a Scotts Peak Dam Road in the region.^[2]

Scotts Peak is accessible by Scotts Peak Dam Road and the Lake Pedder boat ramp. Many people kayak across the reservoir to hike Scotts Peak.^[3]

Climate

Due to its far south-western location, this site is frequently lashed by severe weather; with a mean annual wind speed of, peaking at a mean of in September. Cloud cover is likewise extreme, with precipitation falling on 269 days of the year and as much as 27 days in July. Snow is a common occurrence throughout the year and can even occur in the summer.

Further reading

• (1990) Draft recreation development plan : Strathgordon - Scotts Peak area. Hobart, Tas. : Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage.

References

• Web site: Lake Pedder - Scotts Peak. Digital. Ionata. MAST. en-US. 2020-04-05.
• Web site: Search for missing bushwalkers at Scotts Peak. Tasmania Police. en. 2020-04-05.

-43.004°N 146.279°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Why do environmentalists want to drain Tasmania's Lake Pedder?. Burgess. Georgie. 2019-10-05. ABC News. en-AU. 2020-04-05.
2. Web site: Hydro Tasmania. September 2014.
3. Web site: Scotts Peak Dam Road. www.roamingdownunder.com. 2020-03-31.