Erskine Creek via Pisgah Rock
Download & Print Map and Notes3 hrs
261 m
Very experienced only
(0km) Pisgah Rock track head → Pisgah Rock Intersection
760 m
14 mins
21m
-17m
Moderate track
(0.76km) Pisgah Rock Intersection → Pisgah Rock
20 m
1 mins
0m
-5m
Moderate track
Pisgah Rock
(0.78km) Pisgah Rock → Junction of Erskine and Lincoln Crks
610 m
21 mins
18m
-200m
Very experienced only
Junction of Erskine and Lincoln Creeks
(1.38km) Junction of Erskine and Lincoln Creeks → Lower Lincoln Campsite
70 m
2 mins
3m
-4m
Experienced only
Lower Lincoln Campsite
(1.38km) Junction of Erskine and Lincoln Creeks → Rock platform
260 m
7 mins
22m
-13m
Experienced only
Rock Platform
Maps for the Erskine Creek via Pisgah Rock 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.
Penrith | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90303N PENRITH | NSW-90303N |
Penrith | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9030 PENRITH | 9030 |
Cross sectional view of the Erskine Creek via Pisgah Rock bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Erskine Creek via Pisgah Rock
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 | 2.8 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs | ||
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Grade 6/6 Very experienced only |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep and difficult scrambles (5/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | No directional signs (5/6) | ||
Experience Required | Very high level of bushwalking experience recommended (6/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | No facilities provided (5/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 780m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 610m is very steep with difficult rock scrambles.
Quality of track
760m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 610m follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (20m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 780m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 610m Has no directional signs.
Experience Required
760m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 610m requires at least one leader with a very high level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (20m) requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 780m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 610m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 780m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 610m has no facilities provided.
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Erskine Creek via Pisgah Rock walk starts and ends at the Pisgah Rock track head (gps: -33.828459, 150.5717)Your main transport option to Pisgah Rock track head is by;
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 Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ecvpr
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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