Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Berowra (via Berowra Creek) hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Berowra (via Berowra Creek)
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
4 Hrs 30 mins
8.5 km
748 m
One way
2.5 km SSW of Berowra
Berowra Valley Regional Park
Track: Hard
Beginning and ending on the ridge above Berowra Creek this walk descends steeply down to the creek before rising once again. There are great views looking down from the ridge and over the Creek. The section between Mt Ku-ring-gai and the Calana Creek Int is extremely good and Naa Badu Lookout is well worth the small sidetrip.
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(0 km) Mt Ku-ring-gai Railway Station to Entry into Berowra Valley Regional Park via Glenview Rd Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -13 m
From the west end of Mt Ku-ring-gai railway station the track turns left and heads south along the Pacific Hwy until coming to the traffic lights at the intersection with Glenview Rd. Immediately after crossing the road a servicetrail veers off Glenview Rd marked by a large boom gate and sign stating Berowra Valley Regional Park.
(0.34 km) Entry into Berowra Regional Valley Park via Glenview Rd to Calna Creek Int Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 3.9 km
Time = 1 Hrs 40 mins
Climb = 202 m
Descent = -412 m
From the entry into the park marked by the large signs and boom gate this track begins by descending very steeply down an asphalted servicetrail until reaching a large grassy clearing at the bottom. From this point the track turns north-west and continues along a narrow bushtrack steadily descending until reaching Calna Creek. Once the track reaches the creek it continues alongside it following the Great North Walk markers. At various points the track crosses the creek at the shallow points. This is achieved by stepping stones and boulders. This continues until the track flattens out on the eastern bank of the creek and goes through the grasslands until reaching a small makeshift campsite. Approximately 100m beyond the campsite the track comes to an intersection with another bushtrack. This is marked with Great North Walk signs and a large bridge crossing the creek to the west.
(4.25 km) Calna Creek int to Sam's Creek Int Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 1.8 km
Time = 1 Hrs 10 mins
Climb = 352 m
Descent = -207 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east along the boardwalk through the grasslands. At the end of the boardwalk the track turns to the slightly to the north and begins to run parallel Berowra Creek. Due to the fact that this section of the walk is right at the bottom of the hill to the east and at waterlevel sections of this are quite muddy frequently. This changes however as the track rises slightly above the waterline and becomes a better managed bushtrack. This continues with several small ups and downs until arriving at the Sam's Creek. At Sam's Creek the track heads north crossing the creek using the large boulders and following the Great North Walk markers. At first glance the way the track heads is not totally clear from the southern bank however on the northern bank the bushtrack is highly visible. Immediately on the north bank the track goes up steeply and steadily in a zig-zag pattern until reaching an intersection with a servicetrail just below the ridgeline. The climb in this section is very steep however the council has put in place handrails in several sections as well as installed a chair halfway up. During the climb there are some good views over Berowra Creek and the bushland to the south.
(6.09 km) Sam's Creek Int to Naa Badu Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = -25 m
From the intersection, the track heads west along the servicetrail for approximately 200m until coming to the Naa Badu lookout.
Naa Badu Lookout
Alt = 132
Naa Badu Lookout offers magnificent views over the southern aspect of Berowra Creek as far as Crosslands Reserve. Naa Badu means 'See water' in the Aboriginal Tribe the Dharug's language. It is named this as it is believed that Berowra Creek was the boundary between the Dharug and Guringai Aboriginal Peoples.
(6.09 km) Sam's Creek Int to Crowley Rd Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.8 km
Time = 50 mins
Climb = 178 m
Descent = -103 m
From the intersection the track heads east along the servicetrail following the signs to Berowra. Approximately 250m before the track changes to a bushtrack the track bypasses a large servicetrail heading up to the north. Continuing on from this intersection the track comes to an intersection marked by a small Great North marker with the track changing to being a bushtrack heading up to the south-east. This is in contrast to the servicetrail that turns to the south. Once on the bushtrack the trail continues along the flat before rising steeply up to the ridge. During the climb there as several instances where handrails have been installed. Once on the ridge the track widens and goes behind the houses before emerging onto Crowley Rd, Berowra.
(7.86 km) Int of Crowley Rd and Benowie Walking Track to Berowra Station Walk: Easy - road
Distance = 0.7 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 10 m
Descent = -22 m
From the intersection of the bushtrack and Crowley Rd the track heads north-east along Crowley for a very short period before coming to a roundabout at the junction of Crowley and Berowra Waters Rd. At this point turn right and head past Berowra Park Oval until reaching the Pacific Hwy where the track turns left and heads past the shopfronts until reaching the traffic lights. Use these to cross the Highway and onto the north-western side of Berowra Station.
Following the Berowra River the Berowra River National Park is located on the Hornsby Plateau and is made up of typical Hawkesbury Sandstone . Through this walking tracks stretch from Pennant Hills to Brooklyn with the main track, The Great North Walk spanning the entire park. The area has varied vegetation including many different sorts of Eucalyptus as well as native animals however these are largely nocturnal. There are several campsites within the Park with the main one being Crosslands Reserve, in northern Hornsby Heights.
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