Recreational fire trails behind St Ives
Sphinx and Darri Track loop
Escape from the leeches with a walk on the ridge lines with forest valley views.
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We train weekly as a social group in a natural setting. Training is a combination of interval and endurance on bush tracks, with backpacks for added resistance. We train for a predictable time (2 or 3 hours) and generally cover at least 10km and 500m ascent.
Forestville circuit
A long distance circuit with a mix of bush and water views, great for endurance training. Take the high road or the low road.
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Deep Creek to Bahai Temple
Explore Deep Creek before climbing towards the highest point on the northern beaches.
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Berowra to Mt Ku-ring-gai
A pretty walk up and down hills, past the rust hulk at Windybanks, with a short train ride to complete the loop.
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Warrimoo to Wildflower Gardens
A longer distance endurance walk with some good climbs and five pylons to help you stay on the route.
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Blue Gum Track and GNW to Tunks Ridge
A good endurance distance walk, with nice climbs, an ancient volcanic diatreme, pretty Fishponds waterhole and a historic bridge.
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Cascades Loop
The Cascades are a pretty tea spot after endurance and interval walking on the fire trails of Garigal.
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