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Blackbutt Creek Return bushwalking track notes
Map of Blackbutt Creek Return
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Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Blackbutt Creek Return bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Blackbutt Creek Return bushwalking track

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

Catch the train to Gordon Station
Check out the facilities at Gordon Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip to the end of the walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Catch the bus from Gordon Station
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to Gordon Station
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Gordon Station to Int. Blackbutt Creek Trk and Vale St Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 980 m	Time = 20 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -54 m
From the top of the station, this walk heads towards the shops, down the stairs and to the road next to Gordon Station bus depot. From Gordon Station bus depot, this walk heads up the hill of St Johns Ave to the Pacific Highway. The walk crosses to the other side at the pedestrian crossing. From here, this walk follows the shop fronts up the Pacific Highway, then turns left onto Moree St. This street is followed until the walk turns right onto Vale St. This walk continues along Vale St for a short time to the intersection with the bush track on the left of the street.

(0.98 km) Int. Blackbutt Creek Trk and Vale St to Int. Lady Game Drive and Falls Creek Trk Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 1.77 km	Time = 33 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -54 m
From the intersection next to house No. 31, this walk heads past a gate to follow a line of houses on the right. The track continues down a slight gradient for approximately 300m, turning left to come to the intersection, approximately 10m above a concrete sewerage inspection hole. From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, passing a concrete sewerage inspection hole on the right. The trail continues along the creek line for another 20m, to the intersection which leads down to the creek on the right. From the intersection, this walk follows the creek downstream for approximately 200m to the signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk follows the left-hand arrow on the 'Blackbutt Creek Track' sign, down the hill. The track contours with the creek on the right, and the houses high on the left, for approximately 1km to then steeply descend to the intersection above the concreted water-crossing. From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, across the concrete watercourse, to turn right along the creek. The trail tends left away from the creek, up to a white gate.

Catch the train from Gordon Station
Check out the facilities at Gordon Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip from the end of the walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from Gordon Station
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Catch the bus to Gordon Station
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport Timetables
	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney		From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

A list of 5 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Epping to Gordon Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	11.4 km	4 hrs 15 mins	4 / 6	6.9 km
Gordon to Chatswood Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	12.1 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)	Lane Cove National Park	One way	13.2 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Gordon to Roseville Railway Station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	10.6 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Gordon to Hornsby (overnight at Scout camp)	Lane Cove National Park	One way	24.6 km	2 Days	4 / 6	0.0 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
East Killara Track	Garigal National Park	One way	6.0 km	2 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	1.7 km
Killara to St Ives via Rocky Creek	Garigal National Park	One way	6.8 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	1.7 km
St Ives to Davidson Park via Casuarina Track	Garigal National Park	One way	9.0 km	4 hrs	4 / 6	2.0 km
The Pipeline Track	Garigal National Park	Return	4.7 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	2.0 km
The Pipeline Way	Garigal National Park	One way	4.7 km	2 hrs 15 mins	4 / 6	2.0 km
Bungaroo Track	Garigal National Park	Return	3.6 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	2.5 km
Founders Way	Garigal National Park	Return	3.0 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	2.5 km
Bungaroo and Founders Way Loop	Garigal National Park	Circuit	3.5 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	2.5 km
De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge	Lane Cove National Park	One way	5.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	2.6 km
De Burgs Bridge to Thornleigh station	Lane Cove National Park	One way	9.4 km	3 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	2.6 km

Campsites in the park
Lane Cove River tourist park


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	5.3 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	5.3 km
Mountain Designs	Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood	(02) 9415 4566	5.4 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood	(02) 9884 9199	5.5 km
All Camping Supplies	12 Railway Pde, Thornleigh	(02) 9481 0473	7.5 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Blackbutt Creek Return.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Blackbutt Creek Return Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	6 km (to the WNW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	16 km (to the N)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	23 km (to the W)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	24 km (to the SSW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	38 km (to the NNE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 56 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Fine. Mostly sunny. 18.1°C (feels like 19.6°) 2 km/h from the W 86% humidity     (as at 15/09:00am)

Lane Cove National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

This small but picturesque city park is a haven of peaceful bushland along the winding Lane Cove River. Home to the Kukundi Wildlife Shelter and 27 km of the Great North Walk, you can also hire a boat, take a stroll or enjoy a picnic by the weir.	$7	$28 to $36
Region: Sydney & Surrounds	Park fees	Camping	Facilities

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