The vegetation on this ridge is called Peppermint-Angophora Forest. Around 3.9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 2.9km is clearly signposted. Fire trail part is well maintained. The journey continues up the steep hill through various bush environments before arriving at the Sphinx War Memorial and picnic area. The Steele Bridge is quite an interesting landmark of the area. 0000043435 00000 n
The walk continues gently downhill to the turpentine forest with large boulders on either side before reaching a fork. One of the main canopy species here is the Sydney Peppermint Gum (Eucalyptus piperita). 4.1km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 1.6km requires some bushwalking experience. Conserve your energy for the section between Berowra Waters and Cowan as there are several solid hills. Follow the “Fishponds 1.2km” arrow on the large sign, walking past the fire trail gate. 0000125158 00000 n
Free download maps and tracknotes for the Hornsby Blue Gum Walk walk. Continuing straight the walk bends to the right and crosses Waitara Creek over a concreted causeway with stepping stone on the left side. 0000079696 00000 n
This delightful loop is one of the prettiest and most popular walks in the Hornsby area. Soon, the trail curves around to the left, past a track on the right, and continues for a while to the end of the management trail. Total climbing: 44m, This is a pleasant dog-friendly walk, passing through some nice bush on the fringe of Cherrybrook. This walk wanders down the ridge to follow the bank of Cowan Creek to Bobbin Head. Total climbing: 34m, This short walk follows a concrete management trail between Bellamy St and De Saxe Close. The track leads around the side of the hill for about 100m, then scrambles over some rocks and under a sandstone overhang. Camp overnight at Lane Cove tourist park and at the Scout camp in Thornleigh. 0000125195 00000 n
Soon after visiting the site of the historic Zig Zag railway you start wandering through the Berowra Creek valley, passing a few cascading creeks. From Williams River picnic area, Blue Gum loop trail crosses the magnificent Williams River, winding past cascades, eucalypts, and rainforest before joining the southern end of Rocky Crossing walk. After crossing Waitara Creek, the walk continues uphill to a gate before moving onto Valley Road. 0000026401 00000 n
To save the car shuttle you can just allow extra time and retrace your steps back to the start. 0000002092 00000 n
It is a circuit trail so that you can start and end your walk at the same place. 0000003303 00000 n
Want to go for a walk? Veer left: From Ginger Meggs Park, this walk follows Valley Road (past Lochness Pl on the right), keeping the children’s playground on the left. Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk. The track winds through the blue gum forest, keeping the valley down to the left and houses above on the right as it winds along the side of the hill. Note this walk was re-routed in early 2016 to go via the streets of Hornsby Heights. Note this walk was re-routed in early 2016 to go via the streets of Hornsby Heights. This re-route is due to the multi-agency decision to close the Fishponds to Steele Bridge section of the Benowie Track. Hornsby Blue Gum Walk The trail stats. Walk straight at the intersection following the Blue Gum Walk sign post, ignoring the Ginger Meggs Loop track to the left. This re-route is due to the multi-agency decision to close the Fishponds to Steele Bridge section of the Benowie Track.