Mobong walking track is a 5km, grade 4 hike located in the Cascade National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2.5 hrs to complete.
Hike summary
The first 500m of Mobong walking track follows a historic tramway that was once used when the area was logged for timber. You'll even walk across old sleepers along the path. The trail then follows Mobong Creek, with its waterfalls and serene pools. All around, lush rainforest trees tower above the path, while at ground level old stumps are another reminder of bygone days.
Along the way, listen carefully for the shy lyrebird, whose call mimics sounds from their environment. You might also hear some of the rare frogs living in the leaf litter of the forest.
For the final 800m of the walk, you'll travel through Wild Cattle Creek State Forest, finishing at a picnic area, so make sure you bring along some sandwiches for a relaxing break before retracing your steps. On the way back join the Box Ridge walking track to view the huge ancient brush box trees.
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Getting there
To Moses Rock Road. Mobong 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 Mobong walking track is signposted. Park entry points Moses Rock Road See on map Parking Parking is available near the Cascade information shelter.
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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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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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.