11km walking track is near Wisemans Ferry and follows a steep mountain ridge through lush gullies, past clear running creeks in Dharug National Park. This rough track will really get your heart racing with several steep climbs along the way. 11km walking track is an exhilarating challenge for adventure seekers.
Experienced and fit bushwalkers might be able to finish the track in four hours but if you prefer to drop the pace then it's a good idea to start 11km walking track early in the day to enjoy the scenic views and surrounding bushland.
Catch your breath on a creek bank and take advantage of birdwatching along the way as lewins honeyeaters are bound to be seen in the trees, along with gang gang cockatoos. You might also spot goannas on the track and wildflowers like waratahs, red Gymea lilies and flowering heath - are abundant in spring.
The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go bird watching
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
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.
Total distance: 8721 m
Max elevation: 255 m
Min elevation: 25 m
Total climbing: 498 m
Total descent: -498 m
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11km walking track is in the Dharug National Park. To get there, travel along Wisemans Ferry Road to Mill Creek campground (20km from Spencer). Turn right into Mill Creek, where the track starts and ends at the picnic area. Parking Parking is available at Mill Creek picnic area.
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Grade 5 (Difficult) - Walks for the Most Experienced: Grade 5 represents the most challenging walking tracks on the
AWTGS. These are only recommended for very experienced and fit walkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep, and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20 kilometers. These challenging walks demand a high level of fitness and experience to navigate difficult terrain, significant elevation changes, and potentially unformed paths.
Dharug National Park covers rugged bushland just north of the Hawkesbury river, with dramatic sandstone cliffs and a variety of natural habitats. It's the perfect place to escape to on a daytrip or for a weekend getaway.
There is loads to explore; take a walk, mountain bike or guided tour into history along the Old Great North Road - World Heritage walk; built by up to 720 convicts between 1826 and 1836. Download the Convict Road app before heading out to accompany you along the track. Take a canoe or kayak out to explore the Hawkesbury river or camp out under the stars at Mill creek or Ten Mile Hollow campground.
The park is bursting with bird and animal life, you're likely to see gang-gang cockatoos, satin bowerbirds and green catbirds on the mountain slopes and, if you're camping overnight, be sure to take a torch to look for yellow-bellied and greater gliders and sugar gliders. If you can't see the yellow-bellied glider, you may well hear their loud shrieking and gurgling calls.
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