Cascade Trail

Starting from the car park at the end of Mount George Road, Mount George, this walk takes you on a circuit around Mount George Conservation Park via the Cascade Trail. This moderately challenging loop initially follows the Heysen Trail, passing a dam and crossing the Tiersmen Bridge over Cox Creek, a picturesque creek that winds its way through the park. From there, the walk climbs steeply along the Cascade Trail, then briefly follows the Leah Fire Track before following the Timbercutters Trail and the Heysen Trail back to the picnic area. Walkers may see nesting superb fairywrens in the gully of Cascade Creek, and in winter, there are views of babbling cascades along the creek. This loop consists of narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and short steep hills, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks
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

Start At the intersection of Mount George Road & Ridge Trail (-34.9988475,138.7520689)
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Track Notes

Getting started
From the car park at the end of Mount George Road, Mount George, head along the fire track to the right of Gate 6, passing a small metal gate, and continue ahead towards the South Eastern Freeway. After about 100m, take a sharp right turn and follow the Heysen Trail, crossing a wooden bridge and passing a dam (to your right). Turn left after about 260m and cross the Tiersmen Bridge over Cox Creek, passing a 'Heysen Trail and Environs' trailhead sign and a wooden bench (to your left), then continue along the Heysen Trail for about 150m until you reach a junction in the trail. From there, head along the trail to your left and continue the Cascade Trail (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Mount George Road & Ridge Trail Start (a walking track). Find the car park at the start.
	After another 70 m continue straight.
	After another 55 m turn sharp right, to head along Heysen Trail. After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
	After another 205 m veer left, to head along Heysen Trail. After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 170 m (at the intersection of Cascade Trail & Heysen Trail) continue straight, to head along Cascade Trail.
	After another 245 m (at the intersection of Timber Cutters Trail Track & Leah Firetrack) veer right, to head along Timber Cutters Trail Track.
	After another 225 m (at the intersection of Heysen Trail & Timber Cutters Trail Track) turn right, to head along Heysen Trail (a walking track).
	After another 260 m (at the intersection of Heysen Trail & Cascade Trail) turn left, to head along Heysen Trail.
	After another 200 m veer right, to head along Heysen Trail. After another 205 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
	After another 35 m turn sharp left.
	After another 55 m continue straight. Continue another 70 m to find at the intersection of Mount George Road & Ridge Trail at the end.

Terrain

Cascade Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.9 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

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	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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