Explore the diversity of the rainforest along Box Ridge walking track. The 1.2km return journey is mostly flat and suitable for the whole family. Tell the kids to keep their voices down to a whisper, because they may be able to spot lyrebirds, wallabies and even a carpet python along the way.
The highlight of this short walk is definitely the huge, ancient brush box trees, but you'll also see pretty coachwoods and, during summer, the spectacular red flowers of the Dorrigo waratahs. Huge stumps, contrasted with the old-growth trees, are reminders of the bygone logging era.
When you reach the end, retrace your steps or join the Mobong walking track heading south to turn this walk into a circuit.
Grade 4 (Hard) -
Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Cascade National Park.
To Box Ridge access. Box Ridge walking track is in the northern precinct of Cascade National Park. To get there:From Dorrigo, travel 15km north to the village of Cascade.At the T-intersection in Cascade, turn left onto Moses Rock Road. There’s an information shelter 100m along on the right.About 800m west of the shelter, the beginning of Box Ridge walking track is signposted. Park entry points Box Ridge access See on map Parking Parking is available near the Cascade information shelter.
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The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
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About the region
Cascade National Park in the North Coast region
Cascade National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Closest towns to this walk: Bega, Bombala, Borenore, Canowindra, Cudal, Eden, Merimbula, Molong, Orange, Pambula
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