Pennant Hills Park Loop (via Lane Cove River)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the platform the track heads out onto Railway street, turns right and continues up towards Pennant Hills road. Before it reaches the main road, the track heads up a short set of steps and up the ramp to the overpass, where it crosses the main road and continues down the other side to the bottom. Turning right at the main road, the track follows the footpath along the main road east for a short distance to the intersection of the Crescent. From the intersection the track follows the Crescent down the hill and along to the end of the road turning left and then immediately right onto Charlotte road which joins onto Brittania street and to the intersection of the Pennant Hills Park entry at the round about.
: From the 'Pennant Hills Park’ entry sign (beside the Britannia St roundabout, near the car park), this walk leads gently downhill along the narrow concrete footpath, keeping the road to your right (and ignoring the short path on your right). After 10m this walk comes to a log seat (on your right), and ‘Wildlife Protection Area’, 'Mambara Track' and 'Mambara Access Track' signs (on your left). This walk continues for 40m along the path around the sharp left bend then continues for another 20m to come to a 3-way intersection, marked with an arrow post (on your left).
From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow post gently downhill along the concrete path, keeping the road (a short distance) to your right. After 5m this walk passes 'The Ultimate Jigsaw' sign (on your left) then continues gently uphill for about 140m over a series of rough concrete sections to come to a 3-way intersection with a dirt track (on the right).
From the intersection, this walk follows the concrete path gently up over a rise (keeping the road to your right). After about 15m this walk leads gently downhill and soon bends left. This walk continues along the path for about 70m past a 'Bush Recycling' sign (on the left) to come to a 4-way intersection (with two dirt tracks on the right).
From the intersection, this walk heads distinctly but gently downhill along the concrete path as the track bends left. This walk then gently meanders downhill for about 20m through the open forest, passing a potential trip hazard on the path. This walk then continues for about 35m along the path which soon bends right, then comes to a sharp left hand bend. Half way through the bend there is a 3-way intersection with a dirt track (on the right).
From the intersection, this walk leads downhill along the concrete path, immediately passing the turning rest bay (on the left) and a 'You scratch my back' sign (on the right). This walk then continues gently downhill through the open forest for another 35m to a distinct 3-way intersection with a short concrete path (on the right).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 8 m continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	Veer right. Then head down the steps (about 5 m long)
	Turn right.
	After another 85 m turn left.
	After another 10 m turn right, to head along Railway Street. After another 20 m (at the intersection of Pennant Hills Road & Railway Street) continue straight (a residential road).
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of The Crescent & Pennant Hills Road) continue straight, to head along The Crescent.
	After another 235 m (at the intersection of Britannia Street & The Crescent) veer left, to head along Britannia Street.
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Britannia Street & Charlotte Road) continue straight, to head along Britannia Street.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Britannia Street & Cladden Close) continue straight, to head along Britannia Street.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Britannia Street & Cecil Avenue) continue straight, to head along Britannia Street.
	After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Britannia Street.
	After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Britannia Street. After another 20 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left). After another 45 m pass the water tap (10 m on your left). After another 20 m pass a seat (30 m on your left).
	Continue straight, to head along Britannia Street.
	After another 35 m turn left.
	After another 10 m turn left.
	After another 8 m continue straight. After another 7 m find the "Seat" (15 m on your right). Seat A timber log seat, 43cm high, 30cm deep and 1.5m wide. Seat is located 2m from the concrete path, partially obscured by plants.
	After another 30 m turn right. After another 40 m pass the sign (25 m on your right).
	After another 5 m turn left, to head along Mambara Track.
	After another 225 m veer left.
	After another 185 m turn left, to head along Kurrajong Walking Track.
	After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Kurrajong Walking Track.
	After another 55 m veer right, to head along Kurrajong Walking Track.
	After another 135 m turn right, to head along Kurrajong Walking Track. After another 40 m pass the sign (about 20 m ahead).
	Turn left.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Day Road Fire Trail. After another 270 m cross the ford (about 30 m long)
	Continue straight, to head along Devlins Creek Trail. After another 10 m pass the sign (9 m on your left). After another 190 m find the "Big Ducky Waterhole" (on your left). Big Ducky Waterhole The service trail loops around the top of the Big Ducky waterhole and there is a nice rock overhang in which to break. Is also a popular bird watching area. Unfortunately, recently there has been large quantities of rubbish in the area. (If going down to the waterhole please consider carrying out some of the rubbish if every walker carrys out a bit it will make a difference)
	After another 460 m (at the intersection of Devlins Creek Trail & Boundary Road Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Devlins Creek Trail. After another 265 m cross the ford (about 40 m long) After another 70 m cross the ford (about 30 m long)
	After another 210 m continue straight, to head along Devlins Creek Trail. Then cross the ford (about 25 m long)
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Pennant Hills Trail & Devlins Creek Trail) turn left, to head along Pennant Hills Trail. Then head up the very steep (10% ~ 5.7°) concrete incline (about 75 m long) Then pass the sign (5 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the "Bradley Reserve" (30 m on your right). After another 250 m head up the very steep (20% ~ 11.3°) concrete incline (about 170 m long) After another 330 m continue straight, to head along Pennant Hills Trail.
	After another 410 m continue straight, to head along Pennant Hills Trail. After another 160 m continue straight, to head along Pennant Hills Trail.
	After another 70 m turn right, to head along Pennant Hills Trail.
	After another 215 m (at the intersection of Model Aircraft Trail & Pennant Hills Trail) veer left, to head along Model Aircraft Trail.
	After another 270 m turn right.
	After another 255 m continue straight. After another 110 m pass the playground (25 m on your left).
	After another 110 m continue straight. After another 55 m pass the "Netball" (on your right).
	After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m continue straight. After another 85 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
	Continue straight.
	After another 15 m continue straight. After another 65 m continue straight. After another 70 m continue straight.
	After another 8 m turn right.
	After another 10 m turn right, to head along Britannia Street. After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Britannia Street. After another 360 m (at the intersection of Britannia Street & Charlotte Road) continue straight, to head along Britannia Street.
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of The Crescent & Britannia Street) veer right, to head along The Crescent.
	After another 235 m (at the intersection of Pennant Hills Road & The Crescent) continue straight.
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Railway Street & Pennant Hills Road) continue straight, to head along Railway Street (a vehicle track).
	After another 20 m turn left.
	After another 10 m turn right.
	After another 85 m turn left. Then head up the steps (about 5 m long)
	The end.

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	7.6 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	830 m	[toilet]
Seat	890 m	[seat]
Seat	950 m	Seat

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hornsby Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing during the early morning to a mostly sunny day. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, most likely in the early afternoon. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning, shifting southerly 30 to 40 km/h in the early afternoon before tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Winds reaching up to 50 km/h along the coastal fringe with the southerly change during the afternoon.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Extreme
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h early in the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  15°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  16°C → 32°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  20°C → 40°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 30 km/h before shifting southerly 15 to 25 km/h later.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  18°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Slight chance of a shower during the morning. Mostly sunny day. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  18°C → 33°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Lane Cove National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Lane Cove National Park - Monday 23 December 2024
  All tracks and trails in Lane Cove National Park are closed on Monday 23 December 2024 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
  Lane Cove main visitor precinct will remain open.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
  
  Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
  https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
  https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
  
  Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
  A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
  
  Closed areas: Lane Cove National Park Cafe closed for maintenance
  The Lane Cove National Park Cafe will be closed for maintenance from Monday 23 December until Thursday 26 December 2024 inclusive. For more information contact the local area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Pennant Hills Park fire trail surface works
  Surface works will be carried out on the Pennant Hills Park fire trail in Lane Cove National Park starting on Monday 9 December to Monday 23 December 2024 inclusive, weather permitting. The work will take place from the National Park section of the fire trail near Pennant Hills Park down to the intersection with the Devlins Creek trail. Please follow all signage and instruction from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Closed areas: Sugarloaf carpark closed
  Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 pest management
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the local park office on:
  Lane Cove: 8448 0400 (business hours)
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  Closed areas: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park
  Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
  
  Carters Creek (Area 9)
  
  Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
  
  Haynes Flat (Area 32)
  
  Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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