Twin Creeks Ridge & Peppermint Creek

Starting from Mitchell Crescent, Wahroonga, the Twin Creeks Ridge & Peppermint Creek circuit walk is a great way to explore the local bush as you make your way through the towering eucalypts. The walk is pet friendly (on lead), so feel free to bring your furry friends along. Along the way, you will be able to take in the tranquil atmosphere of the bush, with a variety of wildlife, including echidnas, blue wrens, and whipbirds. There are also some interesting fungal species to be seen, as well as the chance to see some lovely little cascades, especially after rain. There is a playground at the start, a toilet near Howson Oval, and a seat along the way. 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 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	From the Mitchell Crescent (-33.7378702,151.1151415)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1, Turramurra. Turn on to Kissing Point Road then drive for 1 km Turn right onto Monteith Street and drive for another 310 m Turn left onto Montrose Street and drive for another 105 m Turn slight right onto Rothwell Road and drive for another 210 m Turn left onto Mitchell Crescent and drive for another 135 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Mitchell Crescent, Wahroonga (between no. 14 & 20) this walk starts near the 'Twin Creeks Reserve' sign by following the concrete footpath into the reserve for about 70m. The path first leads between the timber bollards to come beside the fenced playground with drinking fountain and seats. Here the walk continues over the open and flat grassy field for another 50m then continues along the main wide management trail, past the 'Leash your Dog Beyond this Point' sign through the scribbly gum forest. (clockwise) ....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Mitchell Crescent Start (a footpath). After 60 m pass the water tap (on your left). Then pass a seat (on your left). This wooden seat is 1.8 m long, 50 cm tall, 40 cm wide, has no armrest and has a backrest. After another 25 m pass the "Mitchell Crescent Reserve Playground" (on your left). W:www.kmc.nsw.gov.au After another 75 m pass a seat (10 m on your right). This wooden seat is 1.8 m long, 50 cm tall, 40 cm wide, has no armrest and has a backrest. Continue straight. After another 85 m continue straight. After another 80 m continue straight. After another 160 m continue straight. After another 20 m head down the very steep (21% ~ 11.9°) incline (about 30 m long) After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m turn right. After another 155 m pass the toilet (75 m on your left). Mo-Su,PH 06:00-22:00 This toilet is male, female and equipped with a hand-washing basin.
	Continue straight.
	After another 155 m turn right. After another 55 m continue straight. After another 225 m continue straight. After another 50 m continue straight. After another 180 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m turn right.
	After another 65 m turn sharp right. After another 100 m veer left.
	After another 45 m turn left. After another 85 m continue straight.
	Continue another 150 m to find from the Mitchell Crescent at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Twin Creeks Ridge & Peppermint Creek

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.9 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 780 m from the start.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 620 m apart with the largest gap of 1.7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	65 m	[seat]
Seat	160 m	[seat]
Toilet	780 m	[toilet]

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  Wednesday 30 April
  
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  Saturday 3 May
  
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  Sunday 4 May
  
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  Monday 5 May
  
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  Tuesday 6 May
  
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