North Arm Walking Track
Download & Print Map and Notes2 hrs
3.1 km One way
145 m
Moderate track
(0km) H.C. Press Park → End of Willis Rd
890 m
19 mins
26m
-59m
Moderate track
From the end of Emerstan Rd, this walk begins by descending steeply from the road along the asphalted management trail, past the large green gate and information signs. Soon the track flattens out it changes and narrows into a track that curves around to the south-west, running parallel to Middle Harbour. The track continues pass a small boat shed and widens back into an asphalted management trail, heading slightly uphill to an intersection at the end of Willis Road. This is marked by a large gate and more information signs.
(0.89km) End of Willis Rd → Mannerim Rd turnoff
860 m
22 mins
63m
-61m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north-west along the management trail until coming to a small green building. From the building, the trail narrows to a track and continues north-west until coming to an intersection with another track (that heads up the hill away from Middle Harbour). This intersection is marked by a small sign and arrow stating that this is the ‘Mannerim Rd turnoff’.
(1.75km) Mannerim Rd turnoff → Pump Station Int
630 m
14 mins
28m
-33m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north-west along the track (following Scotts Creek) before coming to an intersection with an asphalt road.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road to the south, coming to a small intersection with a diverging track, marked by an arrow. At this point, there is a large fenced building, approximately 100m away.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the road to the south, coming to a small intersection with a diverging track, marked by an arrow. At this point, there is a large fenced building, approximately 100m away.
(2.38km) Pump Station Int → North Arm Road
740 m
14 mins
28m
-11m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection near the pumping station, this walk heads steeply down along the track. At the bottom of the hill, the track continues south until reaching the grasslands and the boardwalk across Scotts Creek. On the southern side of the creek, the track then curves around to the east. After heading east for a short while, the track suddenly climbs away from the grasslands and heads steadily up to North Arm Rd.
Maps for the North Arm Walking 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.
Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the North Arm Walking Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the North Arm Walking 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 | 3.1 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs | ||
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Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
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, 3.1km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 3.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 2.4km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 740m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 3.1km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 3.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 3.1km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The North Arm Walking Track walk starts at the H.C. Press Park (gps: -33.789673, 151.22865)Your transport options to H.C. Press Park are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The North Arm Walking Track ends at the North Arm Road (gps: -33.792453, 151.21522)
Your transport options to North Arm Road are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/nawt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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