Cross sectional view of the Boarding House Dam Circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Boarding House Dam Circuit bushwalking track
Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
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Length |
720m |
| Time |
30 mins |
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Quality of track |
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Signs |
Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Experience Required |
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather |
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
| Infrastructure |
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing
Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 720m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 520m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 200m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 560m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 160m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 560m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 160m requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 720m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 360m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 360m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Fire DangerThis walk passes
Greater Hunter fire area which currently has a
LOW MODERATE rating and
No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the
RFS Please check the
RFS Website for more information.
Weather and ClimateWeather and Climate summary wx61242
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Watagans National Park Link to official closures and fire bans pageRegion: Hunter & Mid North Coast
Park fees Camping Facilities Current Park Closure information for Watagans National Park Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Click Creek fire trail and Slippery Rock RoadClick Creek fire trail is closed due to extensive storm damage. The trail will remain closed until maintenance works can be completed. Slippery Rock Road is closed due to eroded surfaces making conditions unsafe. The road will reopen, subject to conditions, once maintenance work is completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Lakes area office on (02) 4972 9000 or visit the
NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Safety alerts: Access to park during inclement weatherRoads in Watagans National Park are unsealed, and accessible by 2WD in dry conditions only. 4WD's should be used at all other times. Gates and roads may be temporarily closed to prevent damage when wet. Please contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000 for more information.
Hiking near Sydney 
500 meters
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)