Hermit Mountain

　　Hermit Mountain, also known as "Lonely Mountain," is located in the Blue Mountains National Park in New South Wales, in the central part of the Jamison Valley, west of Sydney, approximately 100 kilometers from Sydney. Locals refer to it as Korowal, meaning "strong."

　　The reason Hermit Mountain is called Lonely Mountain is because, nestled deep within the vast Jamison Valley, it stands tall and alone, appearing quite solitary. At 950 meters high, it is not a very high mountain but is rather long and narrow, stretching from the western to the eastern part of the Jamison Valley. Its summit is only 5 kilometers long, and the slopes are not overly steep, yet they form a particularly graceful arc. Most of the mountain is covered with dense eucalyptus trees, while the western side is surrounded by pine forests. Tropical rainforest can also be found on the beautiful slopes, making it ideal for bushwalking.

　　In winter, snow is occasionally seen on the top of Hermit Mountain, resembling a little white hat. At this time, Hermit Mountain looks like a hermit residing here, wearing a white little cap as it admires the surrounding scenery.

　　Mount Solitary Must-visit reason: The most solitary mountain in Australia Continent: Oceania [Oceania] Country/Region: Australia [Australia] State/Province: New South Wales [New South Wales]