Starting at Acron Oval in St Ives, the 11km Rocky Hill loop goes down towards the Cascades, then follows Bare Creek and Heath Tracks climbing up to the Belrose Tower. From the intersection near the Tower, turn right on the service trail before picking up the path to the lovely lookout on Rocky Hill over Garigal Park towards St Ives – a great tea spot. From there, the rocky path heads back down into the valley, to rejoin the service trail and follow the Lower Cambourne Track back up the hill to Acron Oval. … [Continue reading]
Gibberagong Track to Bobbin Head
Gibberagong Track is an out-and-back 12km 3 hour training walk, with a nice climb to get your heart rate up at the end. The walk starts from the end of Grosvenor Rd, Wahroonga, and heads first along the fire trail, then narrows into a path to descend the big hill and cross Lovers Jump creek. The path follows Cockle Creek down the valley to Bobbin Head. Return the same way…. [Continue reading]
Bobbin Head Loop
The Sphinx, Warrimoo, Gibberagong and Murrua Link Tracks make for a shady 13km circuit walk, easily accessed from the Park Gates at the end of Bobbin Head Road. Three hours at a good pace is enough time to complete this walk, including a short tea break half way at the Bobbin Head picnic site. … [Continue reading]
Hill climbing on Sphinx and Warrimoo tracks
The Sphinx and Warrimoo tracks in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park pass through a variety of bush and creek environments and include a great tea spot at a lookout over Cowan creek. Both tracks provide great opportunities for hill climb interval work. … [Continue reading]
