Rams Head

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

Not to be confused with Ramshead Range.
This article is about the mountain in Australia. For other locations with similar names, see Ram Head (disambiguation). For the head of the male animal, see sheep.

Rams Head
Rams Head is located in New South Wales
Rams Head
Rams Head
Location in New South Wales
Highest point
Elevation2,190 m (7,190 ft)[1][2]
Prominence110 metres (360 ft)[1]
Isolation3.74 kilometres (2.32 mi)[1]
Coordinates36°29′23″S 148°15′39″E[1]
Geography
LocationSnowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Parent rangeRamshead Range

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.

See also

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