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STEP Track
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
1 Hrs 30 mins
2.6 km
102 m
Circuit
3.4 km WSW of Turramurra
Lane Cove National Park
Track: Moderate
One of the most enjoyable walks in the Lane Cove National Park this relatively short trail ventures down into the valley of Lane Cove National Park. Spend a short while and go out to the scenic lookout and take your time around the waterfall. The management of this trail is not what it once was and the signposts along the way are falling into disrepair.
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Catch the bus to End of Canoon Rd (Canoon Rd Netball Courts)
(0 km) End of Canoon Rd (Canoon Rd Netball Courts) to Int of STEP Track and Canoon Rd Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -21 m
This track begins at the bottom of the carpark of the Canoon Rd Netball Courts in South Turramurra and heads South-West steeply down along the servicetrail until reaching an intersection with a bushtrack heading off to the east. This intersection is marked with a large sign saying “STEP Track”.
(0.22 km) Int. of STEP Track and Canoon Rd service trail to Scenic Lookout int. Track: Moderate - bushtrack, servicetrail
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 21 m
Descent = -21 m
From the servicetrail marked by the sign saying “STEP Track” this trail heads east along the bushtrack. First the track decends a set of stairs and then climbs again before flattening out. It then continues north-east before turning south-east and walking along a short boardwalk. Along the rockshelf there are numerous waterpools that have been eroded and are quite different to anything else in the National Park. After this, the track changes back into a narrow track and heads up to a small intersection with another bushtrack. From the intersection the trackheads south-west and heads slightly downhill along a wide trail with dense brush on either side. This continues until reaching an intersection marked with a sign saying 'Scenic Lookout 250m'
(0.6 km) Scenic Lookout int. to Scenic Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -8 m
The bushtrack leads down slightly to the South-West over reasonable rocky terrain coming to a rocky outcrop with a very pretty view over the valley and the Great North Walk. The track has been cleared but is in a slight state of disrepair. This would be an excellent spot for birdwatching or having a break.
(0.6 km) Scenic Lookout int. to Int of STEP Track and Cove St service trail Track: Moderate - bushtrack, servicetrail
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 2 m
Descent = -16 m
From the intersection the servicetrail heads south-east for approximately 30m before coming to another intersection. From the intersection the trail heads south downhill, continuing around to the south-east until coming to a large sign stating “STEP TRACK” off to the right hand side of the track.
(0.9 km) Int of STEP and Cove St servicetrail to Int. GNW and STEP Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = -34 m
From the intersection the track heads south along the bushtrack descending and turning slightly to the east until reaching a small waterfall. At this point the track turns back to the north and climbs back onto the ridge. The track continues along the ridge until descending steeply via a set of disrepaired stairs to an intersection with a firetrail. This is marked with a large sign saying 'STEP Track'
step track waterfall
Alt = 59
This is a small but very pretty section of the walk where the track drops down slightly and the change in vegetation is highly noticeable as it incredibly green and lush rather than the previous dry ridge vegetation.
(1.19 km) Int of Step Track GNW to End of Canoon Rd Servicetrail Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.7 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = -8 m
From the intersection the track heads north along the servicetrail next to the Lane Cove River. This gradually descends until coming to a bend in the riverwhere the track turns to the west. After the bend the trail begins to go up until coming to another bend where the track turns back to the north. The trail goes north down the servicetrail until coming to a gravel servicetrail coming steeply down the hill from the east. At this point the are several informational signs on the walks in the area.
(1.88 km) End of Canoon Rd Service trail. to End of Canoon Rd (Canoon Rd Netball Courts) Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.7 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 68 m
Descent = -4 m
From the valley floor at the signposted intersection with the servicetrail the track heads north up the hill. At first the climb is is very along an asphalted section of trail, but after a short while this flattens out slightly and continues up the servicetrail until reaching a signpost saying “STEP Track”. From the intersection at the sign saying “STEP track” the track heads north-east steeply up the service trail until reaching the bottom of the Canoon Rd Netball Courts in South Turramurra.
Catch the bus from End of Canoon Rd (Canoon Rd Netball Courts)
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.
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