The Ridge Track Loop
Download & Print Map and Notes1 hr 15 mins
123 m
Hard track
Morgans Creek
(0km) Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track → Int of Ridge and Burrawang Flat tracks
350 m
9 mins
26m
-16m
Moderate track
(0.35km) Int of Ridge and Burrawang Flat tracks → Int of Ridge and Cattle Duffers Flats tracks
980 m
23 mins
62m
-45m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track winding along the side of the ridge, with the Georges River visible through the trees to the left. The track heads along the side of the hill, crossing a small creek and heading uphill on the other side. The walk goes under a set of power lines, then along the ridge for a while before crossing under two more sets of power lines and over some metal pipes. The track then comes to a signposted intersection with a track on the left (which heads down to Cattle Duffers Flats).
(1.34km) Int of Ridge and Cattle Duffers Flats tracks → Northern point of Cattle Duffers Flat
120 m
4 mins
0m
-24m
Hard track
(1.45km) Northern point of Cattle Duffers Flat → Int of the Ridge Access Track at Burrawang Flats
1 km
19 mins
24m
-29m
Very easy
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the road, keeping Georges River on the right. The walk continues past the sign into Cattle Duffers Flat and passes a toilet block, following the river for a while until coming to another toilet block at the signposted intersection of the ‘Ridge Track’ (on the left side of the road at Burrawang Flat).
(2.5km) Int of the Ridge Access Track at Burrawang Flats → Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track
360 m
7 mins
11m
-9m
Easy track
Maps for the The Ridge Track Loop 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.
Botany Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303S BOTANY BAY | NSW-91303S |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the The Ridge Track Loop bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Ridge Track Loop
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 | 2.9 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 15 mins | ||
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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
1.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1km is flat with no steps. The remaining (120m) is very steep.
Quality of track
Around 1.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.4km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 2.7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 190m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 1.5km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 2.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 2.7km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 190m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The The Ridge Track Loop walk starts and ends at the Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track (gps: -33.975842, 151.0187)Your transport options to Int of Morgans Creek and the Ridge Track are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(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/1h
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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