Borenore Arch Loop

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	On Borenore Access Road (-33.2534517,148.9366259)
Mode	Car
Directions	From The Escort Way, Borenore, head south along Borenore Access Road; After 1.3km, come to the trackhead on Borenore Access Road Borenore.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from Borenore Picnic Area, Borenore) by heading south-east along Borenore Access Road. You will also find a picnic table, BBQand a toilet here. There is a picnic table is at the start. There is a BBQ is at the start. There is a toilet is at the start. After another 90m, cross the metal grid bridge, over the Boree Creek.
	After another 20m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Arch Loop Track) bear left, to follow the Arch Loop Track.
	After another 70m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear right, to stay on the Arch Loop Track. Then head up the steps. After another 40m, pass Arch Cave, a cave. Then almost immediately, head through the short unpaved tunnel. After another 60m, pass a cave.
	After another 600m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Arch Loop Track. Then almost immediately, cross the metal grid bridge, over the Boree Creek.
	After another 100m you come to the end at Borenore Picnic Area, Borenore.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	950m
Time	20 mins to 30 mins

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 0m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	0m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Orange Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  -3°C → 10°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost. The chance of fog in the morning, mainly in the west. Slight chance of a shower in the north, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 3 and 1 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 16.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:20am to 12:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  -2°C → 11°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower about the Blue Mountains, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 2 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  -2°C → 11°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Areas of frost in the morning, mainly in the south. The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 3 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  -2°C → 11°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 3 and 1 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 17.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  -1°C → 13°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  3°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  4°C → 12°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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