Mt Sugarloaf Red Track

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Mt Sugarloaf Red Track

Mount Sugarloaf Car Park

Mount Sugarloaf car park is located in West Wallsend (25km west of Newcastle) and offers fabulous views[1] of the surrounding countryside. This car park is the starting point for many walks around Mount Sugarloaf. There is a pond[2], information sign[3] and great views to the east. More info.

(0km) Mt Sugarloaf Carpark → Yellow Stone Monument

30 m
1 mins
1m
0m

Easy track

(0.03km) Yellow Stone Monument → Int of Summit & Red Track

50 m
2 mins
14m
0m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection[7] and yellow stone monument[8], this walk follows the road towards a locked gate[9] (with a metal ring fence to its right). The walk follows the road for about 20m then passes around the locked gate. Then the walk follows the road gently uphill[10] (with metal ring fence on the right) for about 35m, until coming to a three-way intersection[11] with a track and timber track marker[12] (on the right).

(0.08km) Int of Summit & Red Track → Mt Sugarloaf Summit

190 m
6 mins
30m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection[13], this walk follows the road moderately steeply uphill[14] with the hill on your right. The walk continues for about 90m, until bending right[15] and leveling out at a fenced tower[16] and park bench[17].
Continue straight: From the fenced tower[18], this walk follows the footpath moderately steeply uphill, while keeping the fenced tower on your right. The footpath[19] (with a metal fence[20] either side) is followed up metal[21] and stone[22] steps for about 40m, until coming to Mt Sugarloaf summit[23]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Mount Sugarloaf Summit

Mount Sugarloaf Summit is located in West Wallsend (25km west of Newcastle) and offers fabulous views[24] of the surrounding countryside from a fenced lookout[25]. The summit gives 360-degree views amongst three television transmitters of the coast and mountains. There is a black stone direction table[27] to help you locate landmarks in the surrounding country. Mount Sugarloaf, also known as Great Sugar Loaf, is an extinct volcano. Unusually, on the 18th and 19th of July 1965, the mountain received 10 centimetres (4 in) of snow. It also snowed on the summit in the winter of 1975 . More info.

(0.08km) Int of Summit & Red Track → Int of Red & Green Track

620 m
14 mins
22m
-42m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[29], this walk follows the track gently uphill[30], keeping the red timber track marker[31] on your left. The track is followed through forest for about 190m, to find a track[32] and timber red track marker[33] (on the right). The walk continues gently uphill[34] and straight ahead for about 120m, to find large rocks[35]. The track leads gently downhill through these rocks, and after about 300m, comes to a three-way intersection[36] with a track and red timber track marker[37] (on the right).

(0.7km) Int of Red & Green Track → Mt Sugarloaf Carpark

100 m
2 mins
6m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[38], this walk follows the track gently uphill[39], keeping the valley on your right. This trail continues through forest for about 50m, to find a large open grassed picnic area[40]. The walk continues up this grassed area (crossing over a concrete pad[41]) and after about 60m, comes to the Mt Sugarloaf car park[42].

Maps for the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	800 m
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 700m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 100m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 620m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 180m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 720m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 80m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 800m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 800m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 720m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 80m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Mt Sugarloaf Red Track walk starts and ends at the Mt Sugarloaf Carpark (gps: -32.890649, 151.53942)
Your main transport option to Mt Sugarloaf Carpark is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
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Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head

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Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head

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Starting from the grand views of Flat Rock Lookout high on the range, you will walk down into the Congewai Valley below. On the first section of this walk, you will explore a little used dirt road to the Congewai Communication Tower. From here you follow a series of tracks that wind down, steeply in places, through the tall open forest with a scattering of grass trees to the bottom of the range. Now the walk guides you through open farmland before following Congewai Road along main valley to the trackhead near Brown Muir Farm.

Flat Rock Lookout

Flat Rock Lookout is a natural rock platform that offers magnificent views across the Congewai Valley to the east and north. There are, however, no fences or safety railings at the lookout, so walkers will need to exercise extra caution.

(0km) Flat Rock Lookout → Congewai Communications Tower

4 km
1 hr 25 mins
182m
-142m

Moderate track

From ‘Flat Rock Lookout’[1], this walk follows the trail north west, initially keeping the lookout[2] on your right. The walk continues, undulating gently for about 800m, to find a three-way intersection[3] with ‘Langans Road’[4] (on the left). Here, this walk turns right and continues for about 3km (ignoring many side trails) to find a significant and wide intersection[5] with ‘Cedar Ridge Road’[6]. The walk veers right to walk along the dirt road for about 40m to find a large ‘The Great North Walk’ sign pointing back to ‘Sydney Cove’[7].

(3.99km) Congewai Communications Tower Management Trail → Paddock Gate

3 km
1 hr 11 mins
71m
-373m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Congewai Valley’ arrow on the large ‘Great North Walk’ sign up hill along the trail, following the ridge line for about 100m to the end of the trail, beisde the Congewai Communication Tower[8]. This walk now follows the track and GNW arrow marker[9], keeping the tower and metal fence on your left. Near the end of the fence, this walk follows the GNW arrow right and steeply downhill[10]. Then the walk continues steeply downhill (rocky[11] and eroded[12] in places) for about 900m, to find a level section[13] of track (where the track[14] bends right). The walk then continues undulating moderately steeply (mostley downhill) for about 1.5km, to find an intersection[15] with a GNW arrow post[16]. The walk then continues, gently uphill for about 150m, across the open farm land to a paddock gate[17] (with a fence[18] on your right).

(6.97km) Paddock Gate → Int of GNW track AND sealed rd

690 m
13 mins
5m
-48m

Hard track

Continue straight: From here, walk through the paddock gate[19], this walk follows the trail gently uphill, while following the fence on your right. The walk continues, undulating gently for about 450m, then crosses a small creek[20]. Then the walk continues for about 60m and crosses a stile[21] at a closed gate[22]. The walk then continues for about 200m until coming to an intersection[23] with a sealed road.

(7.66km) Int of GNW AND Eglinford La → Lonely Goat Olives

930 m
22 mins
76m
-18m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads steeply uphill following the sealed Eglinford La to the west. The road leads steeply uphill[24] for about 180m to the top of the rise, where the road becomes dirt[25]. Over the next 500m, this walk stays on the dirt road as it leads down across a gully[26] beside farmland to head uphill again to the timber fence[27] and signposted entrance to ‘Ffynnon Garw’ AND ‘Lonely Goat Olives’[28]. Turn left here and follow the driveway[29] for almost 300m to find the large workshop building[30]. There is a bell to attract your hosts’ attention. The accommodation is over the small rise on the left. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

Lonely Goat Olives

Lonely Goat Olives is a tranquil country cottage in Congewai Valley, about 900m from the GNW. The cottage has two separate bedrooms[31][32], both with en-suites[33]. The bedrooms open on to a veranda[34] with views over the gorgeous valley and the Tuscan style olive groves[35]. The cottage has an outdoor BBQ kitchen[36] and both rooms have a satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet access, bar fridge[37], toaster and kettle. Rooms are from $202 a night including breakfast, meal packs are also available. A two night min. stay is normal, but chat with Keith about mid-week and other options. Your friendly host is also happy to pick you up or drop you off at Watagan Creek Rd for about $75. Ph 02 4998 1693

(7.66km) Int of GNW track & sealed road → Congewai Valley west trackhead

930 m
16 mins
7m
-30m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection[38], follows the GNW arrow marker[39] gently downhill along the sealed road[40]. The road becomes unsealed after about 50m as the dirt road then undulates gently through farmland[41] for about 900m to a T-intersection[42] with Congewai Valley Road[43] at the Congewai Valley west trackhead[44], just past the cattle grate.

(8.59km) Congewai Valley west trackhead → Congewai Valley east trackhead

5.2 km
1 hr 28 mins
71m
-60m

Easy track

Turn right: From the Congewai Valley west trackhead[45], this walk follows ‘Barraba Trig’ sign south along the unsealed road[46]. The walk continues (undulating gently) for about 4.4km (part of the road is sealed[47]), to cross a timber bridge[48]. Here the walk continues through farmland[49] for about 500m, to a signposted intersection[50], at the Congewai Valley east trackhead, where a sign points back to ‘Congewai Valley’[51] and where there is a stile[52] (on the left) (and some wetlands on the right).

Maps for the Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wollombi	1:25 000 Map Series	91323S WOLLOMBI	NSW-91323S
Quorrobolong	1:25 000 Map Series	91322S QUORROBOLONG	NSW-91322S
Murrays Run	1:25 000 Map Series	91314N MURRAYS RUN	NSW-91314N
Morisset	1:25 000 Map Series	91311N MORISSET	NSW-91311N
Wollombi	1:50 000 Map Series	91323 WOLLOMBI	CW-91323
Cessnock	1:50 000 Map Series	91322 CESSNOCK	CW-91322
Cessnock	1:100 000 Map Series	9132 CESSNOCK	9132
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	13.8 km
		Time	5 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 4.9km has short steep hills. The remaining (3.7km) is very steep.

Quality of track

6km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 4km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (3.7km) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 5km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 10km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 3.7km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 14km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 10km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk starts at the Flat Rock Lookout (gps: -33.003019, 151.27147)
Your main transport option to Flat Rock Lookout is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head ends at the Congewai Valley east trackhead (gps: -32.995224, 151.30046)
Your main transport option to Congewai Valley east trackhead is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-watagansf-frtcvet
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Monkey Face Circuit

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Monkey Face Circuit

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This short and scenic walk offers two lookouts and a forest walk. Gap Creek viewpoint gives views of dense forest, while the Monkey Face viewpoint gives views of forested farmland in the Gap Creek valley. The short forest walk between these two viewpoints is amongst large rocks and offers views of its own. The cliffs between the viewpoints are used by rock climbers and abseiling parties, so do not dislodge rocks from the top of the cliffs. This is a recommended and scenic walk.

Gaps Creek Viewpoint

The Gap Creek viewpoint, just off Monkey Face Road, is within the Watagans National Park. This lookout offers good views of the densely forested hill country[1] of the Martinsville Valley. A short walk from the end of the car park allows more attractive views through gumtrees at an unfenced section of the lookout[2].

(0km) Gaps Creek Viewpoint → Int of Monkey Face Rd AND Viewpoint Track

520 m
12 mins
30m
-33m

Moderate track

From Gaps Creek Viewpoint[3], this walk follows the track gently downhill[4], while keeping the cliff on your right. The track continues through rocky scrubby forest (always keeping the cliff on your right) for about 500m, until coming to a three-way intersection with Monkey Face Rd.

(0.52km) Int of Monkey Face Rd & Viewpoint Track → Monkey Face Viewpoint

80 m
2 mins
0m
-19m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection[5], this walk follows the management trail south and gently uphill, keeping the ‘Gap Creek Lookout 600m sign[6] on your right. The trail is followed for about 90m, until coming to the end of Monkey Face Rd[7] and Monkey Lookout[8].

Monkey Face Viewpoint

Monkey Face viewpoint, at the end of Monkey Face Road[9] is within the Watagans National Park. This lookout offers good views of the densely forested hill country of the Martinsville Valley[10]. Monkey Face lookout is named after an old lead bullock from the timber-getting days. More info.

(0.6km) Monkey Face Viewpoint → Int of Monkey Face Rd & Viewpoint Track

80 m
2 mins
19m
0m

Easy track

Turn around: From the end of Monkey Face Rd[12], this walk follows the trail gently downhill[13] and directly away from the lookout[14]. The trail continues for about 90m, until coming to a three-way intersection, with a track and ‘Gap Creek Lookout 600m’ sign[15] on the left.

(0.69km) Int of Monkey Face Rd & Viewpoint Track → Int of Monkey Face Rd & Gap Creek Viewpoint Trail

500 m
10 mins
23m
-12m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[16], this walk follows the trail gently downhill[17] and directly away from ‘Monkey Face Picnic Area’ sign[18]. The trail heads for about 300m, then continues gently uphill[19] for about 300m more, until coming to a three-way intersection with the ‘Gap Creek Lookout/Monkey Face Lookout’ sign[20] (on your left).

(1.19km) Int of Monkey Face Rd & Gap Creek Viewpoint Trail → Gap Creek Viewpoint

120 m
3 mins
2m
-11m

Easy track

Turn sharp left: From the intersection[21], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, passing the ‘Gap Creek Lookout/Monkey Face Lookout’ sign[22] (on your left). The trail then continues for about 110m, until coming to Gap Creek Viewpoint[23] with metal posts[24].

Maps for the Monkey Face Circuit walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Morisset	1:25 000 Map Series	91311N MORISSET	NSW-91311N
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Monkey Face Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Monkey Face Circuit

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.3 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 790m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 520m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 790m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 520m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 790m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 520m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 790m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 520m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 790m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 520m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Monkey Face Circuit walk starts and ends at the Gaps Creek Viewpoint (gps: -33.016231, 151.43025)
Your main transport option to Gaps Creek Viewpoint is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-wataganp-mfc
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Gap Creek Falls Walk

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Gap Creek Falls Walk

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Gap Creek picnic area

The Gap Creek picnic area is located at the end of Bangalow Road within the Watagans National Park. The picnic area has a barbeque and sheltered picnic tables.

(0km) Gap Creek picnic area → Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track

370 m
9 mins
29m
-6m

Moderate track

From Gap Creek picnic area[1], this walk follows the track gently uphill (up steps[2] initially), passing the ‘Gap Creek Forest Walk’ sign (on your left). The track is followed through moist rainforest for about 400m, until coming to a three-way intersection[3], with a large dead tree[4] and a ‘Gap Creek Fall/Gap Creek Forest Walk’ sign[5].

(0.37km) Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track → End of Forest Walk

490 m
13 mins
31m
-45m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection[6], this walk follows the level track, while passing the ‘Gap Creek Fall/Gap Creek Forest Walk’ sign[7] on your left. The track leads through moist rainforest about 100m, then passes through a large cut tree trunk[8]. The track continues gently downhill[9] for about 500m, until coming to a creek with large boulders[10] in it (with a timber seat[11] to the left). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Gap Creek Rainforest rest area

The Gap Creek rainforest rest area is within the Watagans National Park and is a secret hideaway surrounded by dense rainforest. This rest area beside Gap Creek has large boulders[12], pools and cascades to explore, along with protected yabbies[13] to find in the creek. There is also one back-supported timber chair[14] to sit in and listen to the birds. This section of rainforest is a great spot to keep cool in on a hot summer day.

(0.37km) Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track → Gap Creek Falls

380 m
12 mins
7m
-120m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection[15], this walk follows the track gently downhill and passing the ‘Gap Creek Fall/Gap Creek Forest Walk’ sign[16] on your right. The track continues through attractive rainforest[17] for about 40m, where it becomes moderately steep downhill[18]. The track continues (often with stone and timber steps[19]) for about 400m, until coming to the dramatic Gap Creek Falls[20].

Gap Creek waterfall

The Gap Creek waterfall, within the Watagans National Park, is arguably the best waterfall in the Hunter region. The Gap Creek waterfall used to be known as Brownie Falls, named after a pioneer saw-milling family in the Martinsville valley. The falls consists of a large amphitheatre of rock[21] surrounded by rainforest. It is possible to walk across the drainage from the falls and then along an unfenced ledge[22] to get behind the falling water of the waterfall. The waterfall is most spectacular after heavy rains, however it is wise to let the roads dry out before using them. A great spot to sit and relax at any time of the year.

Maps for the Gap Creek Falls Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Morisset	1:25 000 Map Series	91311N MORISSET	NSW-91311N
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Gap Creek Falls Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gap Creek Falls Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.5 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 380m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 370m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 750m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 380m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 370m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 380m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 370m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 750m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 750m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Gap Creek Falls Walk walk starts and ends at the Gap Creek picnic area (gps: -33.01327, 151.43061)
Your main transport option to Gap Creek picnic area is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-wataganp-gcfw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Muirs Rainforest Walk

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Muirs Rainforest Walk

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Muirs Lookout

Muirs Lookout[1] on Prickly Ridge Road, in the Jilliby State Conservation Area, offers scenic views from Lake Macquarie to Tuggerah Lakes. The picnic area is supplied with fireplaces, firewood, picnic tables[2], toilets[3] and water[4] (treat water before use – water maybe unavailable). The lookout is surrounded by blackbutt and bluegum trees[5]. More info.

(0km) Muirs Lookout → No.16 timber post

770 m
19 mins
18m
-112m

Moderate track

From Muirs Lookout[6] and car park, this walk follows the track moderately steeply downhill[7], passing a ‘Muirs Lookout Walking Track’ sign[8](on your left) and walking between timber posts. Then this walk continues to follow the track through blackbutt and bluegum forest[9] for about 800m, until coming to a No.16 timber post[10] and moist rainforest gully[11].

Rainforest at No.16 timber post

At the No. 16 timber post[12] (along the Muirs walking trail), you are in a beautiful rainforest gully surrounded by a lush moist forest of cycads[13], ferns and mosses, with towering blackbutt[14] and bluegum trees above. This cool moist spot is a great place to spend time on a hot dry day.

Maps for the Muirs Rainforest Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Morisset	1:25 000 Map Series	91311N MORISSET	NSW-91311N
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Muirs Rainforest Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Muirs Rainforest Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.5 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 770m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 770m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 770m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 770m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 770m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 770m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Muirs Rainforest Walk walk starts and ends at the Muirs Lookout (gps: -33.099573, 151.37987)
Your main transport option to Muirs Lookout is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Gap Creek Rainforest Walk

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Gap Creek Rainforest Walk

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Gap Creek picnic area

The Gap Creek picnic area is located at the end of Bangalow Road within the Watagans National Park. The picnic area has a barbeque and sheltered picnic tables.

(0km) Gap Creek picnic area → Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track

370 m
9 mins
29m
-6m

Moderate track

(0.37km) Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track → End of Forest Walk

490 m
13 mins
31m
-45m

Hard track

Gap Creek Rainforest rest area

Maps for the Gap Creek Rainforest Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Morisset	1:25 000 Map Series	91311N MORISSET	NSW-91311N
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Gap Creek Rainforest Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gap Creek Rainforest Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.7 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 860m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 490m of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 370m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 860m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 490m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 370m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 860m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 860m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Gap Creek Rainforest Walk walk starts and ends at the Gap Creek picnic area (gps: -33.01327, 151.43061)
Your main transport option to Gap Creek picnic area is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Pines Circuit Walk

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Pines Circuit Walk

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The Pines Camping Area

The Pines Camping Area is large and popular, and positioned under large pine trees which provide excellent shade. These trees are remnants from trial plantings of different pine species, established in the 1920s and 1930s. The campsite has pit toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces and water (treat water before use – water maybe unavailable). There is access to the creek for cooling off in the summer. More info.

(0km) Pines Camping Area → Int of Pines & Abbotts Falls Track

120 m
2 mins
0m
-9m

Moderate track

From the Pines Camping area[1], this walk follows the track[2] gently downhill (passing a ‘Walking Track’ sign[3] on your left. Then this walk follows the track for about 30m to find a rotten timber footbridge[4]. This walk crosses the footbridge and after about 10m, comes to a T-intersection with a track.

(0.12km) Int of Pines and Abbotts Falls walking trails → Dammed Pool

120 m
2 mins
0m
-8m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection[5], this walk follows the track gently downhill[6], keeping the creek on your left. This walk follows the track (ignoring a creek ford[7] to the left) for about 25m, to find stone cut steps. This walk follows the track down the stone steps for about 20m to find a small waterfall[8] (on your left). The track continues gently downhill through moist forest[9] for about 80m, until coming to timber railings[10] and a dammed pool[11].

Dammed Pool on the Pines Walking track

The dammed pool by Dora Creek (on the Pine walking track) is surrounded by lovely moist eucalypt forest and has an attractive dammed pool. Then is also evidence of axe-sharpening rubbing grooves on damp rock shelves from historical aboriginal use. The dammed pool is on the Pines loop walk, which can be begun from either the Pines campsite or the Pines picnic area. More info.

(0.24km) Dammed Pool → Pines Walk (creek intersection)

100 m
2 mins
2m
-2m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the dammed pool[12], this walk follows the track along timber railing and then gently downhill, with the creek on your left. This walk follows the track, with the deep creek[13] on your left (passing timber railings[14]) for about 100m, until coming to a three-way intersection[15], with a track[16] on the right.

(0.33km) Pines Walk (creek intersection) → Pines picnic area (northern end)

620 m
13 mins
35m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[17], this walk follows the track[18] moderately steeply uphill[19] and away from the creek and keeping the timber track marker[20] on your left. This walk follows the track through regrowth forest[21] for about 260m, to find a rotten timber footbridge[22]. The walk crosses the bridge and continues to follow the track gently downhill for about 30m, to find another timber footbridge[23]. The walk crosses the creek and footbridge and continues to follow the track gently uphill for about 110m, until another timber footbridge[24] is crossed. Then this walk follows the track gently uphill for about 200m, until coming to the northern side of the Pines picnic area[25].

(0.95km) Pines picnic Area (northern end) → Pines Picnic Area Toilet Block on Palmers Rd

210 m
4 mins
9m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the northern end of the Pines picnic area[26], this walk goes south and gently uphill through the picnic area[27] and pine trees. This walk continues for about 200m, until coming to the toilet block[28] on the management trail[29] (Palmers Rd).

Pines picnic area

This large picnic area is often used by groups participating in Forests NSW’s school and community programs. The area provides plenty of tree cover, as well as a number of picnic benches and tables. There is a large shelter built and reserved for the Forests NSW’s programs, but is available for use at any other time. The area is surrounded by native plants and animals.

(1.16km) Pines Picnic Area Toilet Block on Palmers Rd → Int of Pines and Abbotts Falls Track

470 m
10 mins
1m
-31m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the toilet block on Palmers Rd[30], this walk travels north, passing through the picnic area[31](and keeping the metal shelter[32] on your left). This walk follow a track[33](30m past the metal shelter) gently downhill through pine trees for about 130m, to find a creek[34] (on the left). This walk then continues to follow the track for about 140m (ignoring a timber stepped track which heads down to the creek), until coming to a three-way intersection, with a track and footbridge[35] (on the left).

(1.63km) Int of Pines & Abbotts Falls Track → Pines Camping Area

120 m
2 mins
9m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection[36], this walk follows the track gently downhill and towards a timber footbridge[37]. The walk crosses the rotten timber footbridge[38]), then continues along the track gently uphill for about 30m, until coming to the Pines Camping area[39].

Maps for the Pines Circuit Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Morisset	1:25 000 Map Series	91311N MORISSET	NSW-91311N
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Pines Circuit Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Pines Circuit Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.7 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 120m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 1.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 210m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 340m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 1.4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 360m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 300m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Pines Circuit Walk walk starts and ends at the Pines Camping Area (gps: -33.062918, 151.33661)
Your main transport option to Pines Camping Area is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Mt Sugarloaf Green Track

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Mt Sugarloaf Green Track

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Mount Sugarloaf Car Park

(0km) Mt Sugarloaf Carpark → Int of Sugarloaf & Northern Rd

150 m
3 mins
1m
-12m

Easy track

From the car park[4], this walk follows the road gently downhill out of the car park, while keeping the pond on your left. The road is followed for about 35m, until coming to a four-way intersection[5], with a yellow stone monument[6] (on your right).
Continue straight: From the yellow stone monument[7], this walk follows the road gently downhill and directly away from the car park. The walk continues along the road (passing a toilet block[8] on the right) and after about 100m, comes to a three-way intersection[9] with a road[10] (on the left).

(0.15km) Int of Sugarloaf & Northern Rd → Int of Northern Rd & Green Track

60 m
1 mins
0m
-5m

Easy track

Turn sharp left: From the intersection[11], this walk follows the road gently downhill[12], keeping the valley on your right. After about 70m, the walk comes to a three-way intersection[13], with a locked gate[14] and green-headed metal track markers[15] (on the left).

(0.21km) Int of Northern Rd & Green Track → Int of Green & Blue Tracks

520 m
11 mins
18m
-26m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection[16], this walk passes between green metal posts[17] and follows the track gently uphill[18] (passing a ‘Sugarloaf Conservation Area’ sign[19] after 20m). After about 100m, the track descends gently[20] into a dry creek. The track continues gently uphill[21] (although it is initially moderately steep[22]) through regrowth forest[23] (ignoring side tracks[24]) for about 400m, until coming to a flat three-way intersection[25] and views directly ahead.

(0.73km) Int of Green & Blue Tracks → Western Viewpoint

80 m
2 mins
1m
-12m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[26], this walk follows the track gently downhill[27], with the valley on your left. After about 60m, the walk comes to the partially-fenced western lookout[28] (with metal posts but missing railings[29]). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Western viewpoint

The western viewpoint at Mt Sugarloaf offers good views out to the surrounding inland plains and in the distance, to the Watagans on the Great Dividing range. This viewpoint is unfenced, although it has metal posts which are missing cable. This would be a great place to watch a sunset.

(0.73km) Int of Green & Blue Tracks → Int of Green & Hole Rock Tracks

880 m
18 mins
32m
-27m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection[30], this walk follows the track south[31], keeping the views and cliffline to your right. This wide track then leads through the regrowth forest[32], undulating gently[33]) for about 700m until coming to a three-way intersection[34], with a track (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[35], this walk follows the track east and gently uphill (passing a ‘Lake Macquarie City Council’ sign on the right after about 70m). This track is followed for about 180m, to find a large rock[36] with a hole in it (on the right). After a further 10m, the track comes to a three-way intersection[37], with a track (on the left).

(1.61km) Int of Green & Hole Rock Tracks → Int of Red & Green Track

70 m
3 mins
16m
0m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection[38], this walk follows the track north and moderately steeply uphill[39], while keeping the valley on your right. The walk follows the track (with occasional timber steps[40]) for about 80m, until coming to a three-way intersection[41], with a red track marker sign[42] (on the left).

(1.67km) Int of Red & Green Track → Mt Sugarloaf Carpark

100 m
2 mins
6m
0m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection[43], this walk follows the track gently uphill[44], keeping the valley on your right. This trail continues through forest for about 50m, to find a large open grassed picnic area[45]. The walk continues up this grassed area (crossing over a concrete pad[46]) and after about 60m, comes to the Mt Sugarloaf car park[47].

Maps for the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.8 km
		Time	1 hr 30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 160m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 1.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 310m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 910m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 860m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 1.2km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 580m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 1.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 390m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Mt Sugarloaf Green Track walk starts and ends at the Mt Sugarloaf Carpark (gps: -32.890649, 151.53942)
Your main transport option to Mt Sugarloaf Carpark is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

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Muirs Rainforest Circuit Walk

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Muirs Rainforest Circuit Walk

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Muirs Lookout

(0km) Muirs Lookout → No.16 timber post

770 m
19 mins
18m
-112m

Moderate track

Rainforest at No.16 timber post

(0.77km) No.16 Timber Post → Int of Muirs Track AND Muirs Lookout Rd

1 km
32 mins
141m
-46m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the No. 16 timber post[15], this walk follows the mostly level, indistinct track north[16], keeping the hill up on your right. Then this walk continues to follow the indistinct track[17] through dense rainforest for about 400m (passing timber posts no.24[18] and no.26[19] on the way). This walk then continues to follow the indistinct track gently uphill for about 600m, out of the rainforest and into blackbutt and bluegum forest (passing no.31 timber post), until coming to a T-intersection[20] with a management trail.

(1.81km) Int of Muirs Track & Muirs Lookout Rd → Muirs Lookout

100 m
2 mins
1m
-3m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection[21], this walk follows the management trail gently uphill[22] and away from the back of the ‘Muirs Lookout Picnic Area’ sign[23]. Then this walk continues to follow the trail for about 100m, until coming to Muirs Lookout[24] and car park[25].

Maps for the Muirs Rainforest Circuit Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Morisset	1:25 000 Map Series	91311N MORISSET	NSW-91311N
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Muirs Rainforest Circuit Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Muirs Rainforest Circuit Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.9 km
		Time	2 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.8km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 100m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

1km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 770m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (100m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

1km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 770m has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (100m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

1km of this walk requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience and another 770m requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (100m) requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 870m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 770m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (100m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Muirs Rainforest Circuit Walk walk starts and ends at the Muirs Lookout (gps: -33.099573, 151.37987)
Your main transport option to Muirs Lookout is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

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Mt Sugarloaf Northern Track

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Mt Sugarloaf Northern Track

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Mount Sugarloaf Car Park

(0km) Mt Sugarloaf Carpark → Yellow Stone Monument

30 m
1 mins
1m
0m

Easy track

(0.03km) Int of Mt Sugarloaf Rd & Yellow Stone Monument → Int of Sugarloaf & Northern Rd

120 m
2 mins
0m
-12m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the yellow stone monument[7], this walk follows the road gently downhill and directly away from the car park. The walk continues along the road (passing a toilet block[8] on the right) and after about 100m, comes to a three-way intersection[9] with a road[10] (on the left).

(0.15km) Int of Sugarloaf & Northern Rd → Int of Northern Rd & Green Track

60 m
1 mins
0m
-5m

Easy track

(0.21km) Int of Northern Rd & Green Track → Int of Green & Blue Tracks

520 m
11 mins
18m
-26m

Moderate track

(0.73km) Int of Green & Blue Tracks → Western Viewpoint

80 m
2 mins
1m
-12m

Moderate track

Western viewpoint

(0.8km) Western Viewpoint → Int of Blue & Northern Picnic Area Tracks

610 m
13 mins
22m
-26m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the western lookout[30], this walk follows the track[31], while keeping the hill on your right and the valley on your left. The track undulates gently along a narrow rocky track[32] through forest, until coming to a three-way intersection[33], with a stepped track[34] (on the right).

(1.41km) Int of Blue & Northern Picnic Area Tracks → Int of Blue AND Purple Tracks

360 m
7 mins
1m
-31m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[35], this walk follows the track[36], while keeping the hill on your right and the valley on your left. The track continues (undulating gently) for about 90m, to a viewpoint[37] (on the left). The track heads north[38] (past the viewpoint) and after about 45m comes to a narrow track[39] with a white metal track marker[40] (on the left).
Continue straight: From the white metal track marker[41], this walk follows the track[42] gently downhill (passing a ‘cliff warning’ sign[43] on your left after about 10m). The wide track is followed for about 190m, until coming to a three-way intersection[44], with a track[45] (on the left).

(1.77km) Int of Blue & Purple Tracks → Northern Viewpoint

60 m
2 mins
0m
-15m

Hard track

Veer left: From the intersection[46], this walk follows the track north and steeply down the ridge[47]. The track continues (with occasional timber step[48]) for about 60m, until coming to the northern viewpoint[49]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

Northern viewpoint

The northern viewpoint is located on a steep rocky ridge (750m north of Mt Sugarloaf), where the ground drops away to the north. This is a quieter viewpoint than those closer to the Mount Sugarloaf summit.

(1.77km) Int of Blue AND Purple Tracks → Int of Purple AND Lower Mt Sugarloaf Carpark Tracks

1.2 km
31 mins
80m
-80m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[50], this walk follows the wide track gently downhill[51], while keeping the valley on your left. The track is followed through regrowth forest (crossing over two dry creeks[52] and one culverted creek) for about 1.1km, until coming to a three-way intersection[53], with a track[54] (on the right).

(3.01km) Int of Purple AND Lower Mt Sugarloaf Carpark Tracks → Int of Purple Track AND Lower Mt Sugarloaf Carpark

70 m
2 mins
6m
-1m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection[55], this walk follows the track up a moderately steep hill, towards stone bollards (on the horizon). This walk continues up for about 20m, to pass between stone bollards and into the Lower Mt Sugarloaf car park. This walk continues across the car park for about 30m, until coming to Mt Sugarloaf Rd.

(3.08km) Int of Mt Sugarloaf Rd & Lower Mt Sugarloaf Carpark → Int of Mt Sugarloaf & Sugarloaf Range Rd

520 m
11 mins
36m
-1m

Easy track

Turn right: From the Lower Mt Sugarloaf Car park[56] (on Mt Sugarloaf Rd), this walk follows the road gently uphill[57], while keeping the car park on your right. The walk continues along the road (the road goes gently downhill[58] at one stage) for about 400m, until coming to a three-way intersection[59], with Sugarloaf Range Rd (on the left).

(3.6km) Int of Mt Sugarloaf AND Sugarloaf Range Rd → Int of Mt Sugarloaf Rd AND Mt Sugarloaf Picnic Area Track

60 m
2 mins
7m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[60], this walk follows the road gently uphill[61], keeping Sugarloaf Range Rd on your left. Then this walk continues along the road for about 60m, until coming to a stepped track[62] into a picnic area[63] (just as the road bends to the right[64] and about 30m before a ‘Mt Sugarloaf Lookout’ sign[65]).

(3.66km) Int of Mt Sugarloaf Rd AND Mt Sugarloaf Picnic Area Track → Yellow Stone Monument

140 m
4 mins
23m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[66], this walk follows grassy slopes gently uphill[67] (initially up some steps) and directly away from Mt Sugarloaf Rd. Then this walk follows the grassy slopes through trees[68] and picnic tables[69] for about 140m, until coming to the yellow stone monument[70] (near the Mt Sugarloaf car park[71]).

(3.79km) Yellow Stone Monument → Mt Sugarloaf Carpark

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection[72] and yellow stone monument, this walk follows the road gently uphill, keeping the yellow stone monument on your left. The road is followed for about 35m to the Mt Sugarloaf car park[73].

Maps for the Mt Sugarloaf Northern Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Mt Sugarloaf Northern Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Sugarloaf Northern Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3.8 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 3.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 140m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 2.3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 1.5km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 3km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 820m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 2.7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.1km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.1km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 1.8km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Mt Sugarloaf Northern Track walk starts and ends at the Mt Sugarloaf Carpark (gps: -32.890649, 151.53942)
Your main transport option to Mt Sugarloaf Carpark is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-heatonsf-msnt
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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And Walk

Mt Sugarloaf Red Track

Mount Sugarloaf Car Park

(0km) Mt Sugarloaf Carpark → Yellow Stone Monument

Easy track

(0.03km) Yellow Stone Monument → Int of Summit & Red Track

Easy track

(0.08km) Int of Summit & Red Track → Mt Sugarloaf Summit

Moderate track

Mount Sugarloaf Summit

(0.08km) Int of Summit & Red Track → Int of Red & Green Track

Moderate track

(0.7km) Int of Red & Green Track → Mt Sugarloaf Carpark

Moderate track

Maps for the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track walk

Cross sectional view of the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head

Flat Rock Lookout

(0km) Flat Rock Lookout → Congewai Communications Tower

Moderate track

(3.99km) Congewai Communications Tower Management Trail → Paddock Gate

Hard track

(6.97km) Paddock Gate → Int of GNW track AND sealed rd

Hard track

(7.66km) Int of GNW AND Eglinford La → Lonely Goat Olives

Moderate track

Lonely Goat Olives

(7.66km) Int of GNW track & sealed road → Congewai Valley west trackhead

Moderate track

(8.59km) Congewai Valley west trackhead → Congewai Valley east trackhead

Easy track

Maps for the Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk

Cross sectional view of the Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Monkey Face Circuit

Gaps Creek Viewpoint

(0km) Gaps Creek Viewpoint → Int of Monkey Face Rd AND Viewpoint Track

Moderate track

(0.52km) Int of Monkey Face Rd & Viewpoint Track → Monkey Face Viewpoint

Easy track

Monkey Face Viewpoint

(0.6km) Monkey Face Viewpoint → Int of Monkey Face Rd & Viewpoint Track

Easy track

(0.69km) Int of Monkey Face Rd & Viewpoint Track → Int of Monkey Face Rd & Gap Creek Viewpoint Trail

Easy track

(1.19km) Int of Monkey Face Rd & Gap Creek Viewpoint Trail → Gap Creek Viewpoint

Easy track