Rams Head

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Rams Head
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Rams Head
Location in New South Wales
Highest point
Elevation 2,190 m (7,190 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 110 metres (360 ft) [1]
Isolation 3.74 kilometres (2.32 mi) [1]
Coordinates 36°29′23″S148°15′39″E / 36.48972°S 148.26083°E / -36.48972; 148.26083 Coordinates: 36°29′23″S148°15′39″E / 36.48972°S 148.26083°E / -36.48972; 148.26083 [1]
Geography
Location Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Parent range Ramshead Range

The Rams Head is a mountain located in the Ramshead Range of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, Australia.

With an elevation of 2,190 metres (7,190 ft) above sea level, [1] its summit is the fourth highest mountain in New South Wales and the fourth highest mountain in Australia. [2] The mountain is contained within the Kosciuszko National Park. The summit of the mountain offers views of the Main Range.

Located south of Mount Kosciuszko, the mountain attracts hikers in the summer, and during the winter months is covered with snow for back country skiers and alpine touring.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Rams Head, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Map of Rams Head, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
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