Second Ponds Creek walk is a 1km, grade 5 hike located in the Rouse Hill Regional Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.
Hike summary
Enjoy a short brisk walk along Second Ponds Creek with your kids and dogs or just hop on your bike for an easy ride through remnant woodland past the scenic pond.
There is plenty of shade along this walk, so it's a good one for a sunny day. Be sure to look and listen out for the birds along the way. You're sure to feel energised after a little dose of nature.
The walk starts from the picnic area, why not take a walk before your picnic to work up a hunger?
Route and GPX file
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Gear you might need
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Getting there
To Rouse Hill carpark. On entering Rouse Hill Regional Park from the Worcester Road entrance, follow the road to its end at the main carpark. The walk begins at the playground and picnic area. Park entry points Rouse Hill carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at the picnic area carpark. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
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.
Let someone know before you go
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.
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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.