Trail Fast Facts

Bald Rock Summit walking track is a 3.2km, grade 3 hike in Bald Rock National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 1.25 hours to complete.

Length: 3.2km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Circuit

Start: Bald Rock Access Rd

End: Bald Rock Access Rd

Location: Bald Rock National Park

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Carrolls Creek

From state capital: 696km

Latitude: -28.84722611

Longitude: 152.0457687

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Hike Overview

A short drive from Tenterfield, Bald Rock Summit walking track meanders through tranquil bush setting up to the summit of the water-streaked dome Bald Rock, which is the largest exposed granite rock in Australia.
Starting from Bald Rock picnic area, this walking track offer two routes - Bungoona walk and Rockface walk. Bungoona walk is a medium difficulty gravel walking track that gradually climbs through granite boulders and tors to the summit of Bald Rock.
The Rockface walk is a hard walk, and as the name suggests, steeply climbs the rockface of Bald Rock. Follow white dots defining the best route to the summit to Bald Rock.

Tips

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Bald Rock can be closed during extreme events such as flooding and bushfires.
Drinking water is not available in this area, so it's a good idea to bring your own.
There is limited mobile phone reception in this park
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching

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.

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Bald Rock Summit Walking Track (3.2km)

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Getting there

Bald Rock Summit Walking Track (3.2km)

Bald Rock Summit walking track begins from the main visitor area in Bald Rock National Park. To get there:From TenterfieldTurn right at the northern end of town onto sealed Woodenbong Road. Continue for 29km, passing Boonoo Boonoo National Park and Boonoo Boonoo River.Follow the sealed Bald Rock Road for 5km to the campground and picnic areaFrom StanthorpeTake the road to Amosfield, then turn south towards Tenterfield along the unsealed section of Woodenbong Road.Crossing Mursons and Jenner Creek, continue past Bald Rock Bush Retreat and continue for 5km to the picnic area and campground. Parking Car and bus parking is available. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited then.

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Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

About the region

Bald Rock National Park in the Country NSW region
Bald Rock National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Gear to consider

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Bald Rock Summit Walking Track (3.2km)