Aptly named 248 trail because it's 248m above sea level, this is a fantastic trail for mountain biking, horse riding and walking. The ride is relatively short so it's a great one for kids. If you need a break along the way, there are areas to rest and admire Ironbark Creek and the surrounding forests.
Starting with dry open woodland, it soon transforms into a forest of ironbarks and imposing blue gums. Keep your eyes open for wildlife among the trees - you are bound to catch a glimpse of some of park's many glossy black cockatoos, or even a honeyeater.
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If you're mountain biking and you need to cross over a walking track (like Hominy Creek walking track to Emerald Pool), please dismount and carry your bicycle or leave it and continue on foot.
248 track starts at Ironbark picnic area at the end of Ironbark Road. This area has a small dirt carpark and it's not recommended for low-clearance 2WD vehicles.
You'll need to bring drinking water as Ironbark picnic area only has tank water for washing hands.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
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To get there, from Sydney:Take the F3 Sydney-Newcastle Freeway and exit at Calga onto Peats Ridge RoadAfter 13km, turn left onto Wisemans Ferry Road.Continue a further 8km, and turn left onto Ironbark Road.The trail starts 300m from the picnic area off Mount Olive trailFrom Newcastle:Take the F3 Sydney-Newcastle Freeway and exit at Peats Ridge RoadAfter 10km, turn right onto George Downs Drive.Turn left onto Wisemans Ferry Road, continue a further 8km, and then turn left onto Ironbark Road.The trail starts 300m from the picnic area off Mount Olive trail Parking Parking is available at the Ironbark picnic area.
It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. If you are lost or require help and have phone reception, call 000 and ask for police. The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. If you believe your life is at risk, activate your personal locator beacon (PLB), then make your position visible to rescue teams and keep warm and dry.
Popran National Park on the NSW central coast protects Aboriginal sites and offers great walking, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding and fishing.
Take a step back in time and visit the incredible Popran National Park. From hiking to mountain biking, and horse riding to fishing, there’s plenty to do in this iconic Australian setting.
Boasting 4km of Hawkesbury river foreshore, you can paddle through the mangroves, enjoy a spot of fishing and smell the coastal banksia. The park is steeped in Aboriginal heritage so you can’t help but get in touch with the history of the land.
Popran National Park, on the Central Coast, is just an hour and a half north of Sydney, so it makes for an excellent daytrip or weekend getaway.
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