Rouse Hill Path Circuit

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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 (-33.6804801,150.9106229)
Mode Car
Directions From , Rouse Hill.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Rouse Hill main car park (about 35 m back from the start). Rouse Hill main car park The main car park is found at the end of the 750m long driveway off Worcester Rd, Rouse Hill. There is room to park about 60 cars in the shade of the tall trees. There is no signposted mobility parking but each parking bay is marked and 2.7m wide. Find the BBQ at the start. BBQ Two BBQs on a large concrete slab. BBQ is 91cm high, 1.67m wide and 88cm deep. The hot plates are 44/44cm. Find the shelter at the start. Find the Seat at the start. Seat A timber slat bench seat, 44cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
	Turn left. After another 15 m find the "Rouse Hill main Picnic area and playground" (15 m on your left). Rouse Hill main Picnic area and playground Nestled among the tall eucalypt forest at the southern end of the main car park in Rouse Hill Regional Park is a lovely playground, picnic area and toilet block. The well equiped children's playground has a timber maze, climbing equipment, slides, and other equpment. The picnic facilities between the car park and the playground include two large sheltered tables and BBQ's. There are other seats and picnic tables around the area as well. About 20m west of the playground is a quieter elevated picnic shelter and BBQ. There is a toilet block about 150m walk from the playground around the edge of the large clearing. Then pass the playground (15 m on your left).
	After another 6 m turn right. After another 30 m pass the shelter (10 m on your right). Then pass the BBQ (15 m on your right).
	After another 35 m veer left. After another 40 m find the "Seat" (10 m on your right). Seat A series of three timber slat bench seat, 35-45cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests. After another 70 m continue straight. After another 30 m continue straight. After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 265 m turn left.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. If you want to have a picnic, take this side trip to Fibrosa and Crebra Pavilions and have a break there. There\'s also a toilet block a bit further this track. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 30 m continue straight. After another 205 m find the "Western Picnic area" (25 m on your left). Western Picnic area Just near the entrance (250m along driveway) of the Rouse Hill Regional Park is this queit and lovely picnic area. There are two sheltered picnic tables with BBQs. There is also a scattering of picnic platforms and seats. The picnic area is near an unfenced pond and there is plenty of open grassy area around. There is road side parking for about 6 cars. A pleasant spot to stop while exploring the area. Then find the "Seat" (65 m on your left). Seat Two timber slat bench seats, 56cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests. Then find the "BBQ" (40 m on your left). BBQ Two free electric BBQs in sheltered picnic areas. The BBQ table is 92cm high, 1.7m wide and 88cm deep. Hot plates are 45/45cm.
	After another 3 m continue straight. After another 6 m find the "Seat" (30 m on your left). Seat Two seating and picnic platforms. The platforms are 32cm high and 1.7x1.7m in size. About 10m over grass from the road.
	After another 40 m continue straight.
	After another 3 m continue straight. Then find the "Seat" (10 m on your left). Seat A timber slat bench seat, 47cm high, 40cm deep and 2m wide with a 46cm high backrest and no arm rests.
	After another 120 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 8 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 265 m continue straight.
	After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 110 m veer right.
	After another 65 m turn left.
	After another 20 m turn right.
	After another 20 m come to the end.

If you want to have a picnic, take this side trip to Fibrosa and Crebra Pavilions and have a break there. There\'s also a toilet block a bit further this track. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Potable Water at the start. Potable Water Water tap from tank in picnic shelter. Tap is over basin. Basin is 94cm high, tap is set back 45cm.
	Continue straight. After another 7 m find the "Crebra & Fibrosa Pavilions" (15 m on your left). Crebra & Fibrosa Pavilions Nestled in the trees in Rouse Hill Regional Park is this very well equipped picnic area. There are two large (11x12m) sheltered areas. Closest to the road is the 'Crebra Pavilion' picnic shelter with two large tables, a BBQ and tank water. About 20m away is the similarly designed 'Fibrosa Pavilion' picnic shelter. Further down the path, you will find the toilet block with an accessible cubicle. There is parking nearby and sloping open grassy areas around. These facilities can be booked for exclusive use. A lovely place to spend time with family or friends.
	After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 80 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Rouse Hill Path Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.5 km
Time	20 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There are 2 on route, on average they are 510 m apart with the largest gap of 1.5 km.

Seat: There are 5 on route, on average they are 255 m apart with the largest gap of 700 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	9 m	[shelter]
Seat	20 m	Seat
Shelter	65 m	[shelter]
Seat	140 m	Seat
Seat	770 m	Seat
Seat	780 m	Seat
Seat	820 m	Seat

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Blacktown Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe in the early morning. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  12°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  12°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  13°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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