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Pond at Mt Sugarloaf car park, near Newcastle +
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Information sign and map of Mt Sugarloaf, near Newcastle +
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Yellow stone monument, near Mt Sugarloaf car park +
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Toilet block near the Mt Sugarloaf car park +
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Sugarloaf Road near Northern Road +
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Northern Road, near Mt Sugarloaf car park +
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Locked gate and green track marker, near Mt Sugarloaf car park +
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Green metal track markers near Mt Sugarloaf +
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Sign near Mt Sugarloaf summit +
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Track near Newcastle on Mt Sugarloaf +
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Green track on Mt Sugarloaf near Newcastle +
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Narrow trail on the Green track near Mt Sugarloaf +
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View through trees on the Green track walk near Mt Sugarloaf +
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Western viewpoint on Mt Sugarloaf. +
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Green track on Mt Sugarloaf +
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Narrow management trail on the green track near Mt Sugarloaf +
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Management trail through forest near Mt Sugarloaf +
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Sign on the green track near Mt Sugarloaf +
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Green track near the Mt Sugarloaf summit +
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Hole in rock on the green track near Mt Sugarloaf +
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Tracks near Mt Sugarloaf +
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Track on Mt Sugarloaf, near Newcastle +
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Timber steps near Mt Sugarloaf +
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Forest near Mt Sugarloaf +
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Red track leading to the Mt Sugarloaf car park +
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Concrete feature near the Mt Sugarloaf car park +
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Concrete feature near the Mt Sugarloaf car park +
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Cross sectional view of the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track bushwalking track  Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
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Length |
1.8km |
| Time |
1 hr 30 mins |
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Short steep hills (3/6) |
| 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
Around 1.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 160m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 1.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 310m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 910m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 860m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 1.2km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 580m requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 1.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 390m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Mount Sugarloaf Car Park
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Alt = 352 m |
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Mount Sugarloaf car park is located in West Wallsend (25km west of Newcastle) and offers fabulous views[1] of the surrounding countryside. This car park is the starting point for many walks around Mount Sugarloaf. There is a pond[2], information sign[3] and great views to the east. More info
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(0 km)
Mt Sugarloaf Carpark
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Int of Sugarloaf & Northern Rd
Walk: Easy - road |
Length = 152 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -12 m |
From the car park[4], this walk follows the road gently downhill out of the car park, while keeping the pond on your left. The road is followed for about 35m, until coming to a four-way intersection[5], with a yellow stone monument[6] (on your right).
Continue straight: From the yellow stone monument[7], this walk follows the road gently downhill and directly away from the car park. The walk continues along the road (passing a toilet block[8] on the right) and after about 100m, comes to a three-way intersection[9] with a road[10] (on the left).
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Int of Sugarloaf & Northern Rd
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Int of Northern Rd & Green Track
Walk: Easy - road |
Length = 60 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -5 m |
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Turn sharp left: From the intersection[11], this walk follows the road gently downhill[12], keeping the valley on your right. After about 70m, the walk comes to a three-way intersection[13], with a locked gate[14] and green-headed metal track markers[15] (on the left).
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Int of Northern Rd & Green Track
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Int of Green & Blue Tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 516 m |
Time = 11 mins |
| Climb = 18 m |
Descent = -26 m |
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Turn left : From the intersection[16], this walk passes between green metal posts[17] and follows the track gently uphill[18] (passing a 'Sugarloaf Conservation Area' sign[19] after 20m). After about 100m, the track descends gently[20] into a dry creek. The track continues gently uphill[21] (although it is initially moderately steep[22]) through regrowth forest[23] (ignoring side tracks[24]) for about 400m, until coming to a flat three-way intersection[25] and views directly ahead.
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Int of Green & Blue Tracks
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Western Viewpoint
Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 75 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -12 m |
Turn right: From the intersection[26], this walk follows the track gently downhill[27], with the valley on your left. After about 60m, the walk comes to the partially-fenced western lookout[28] (with metal posts but missing railings[29]).
(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then veer right to continue along this walk.)
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Western viewpoint
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Alt = 316 m |
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The western viewpoint at Mt Sugarloaf offers good views out to the surrounding inland plains and in the distance, to the Watagans on the Great Dividing range. This viewpoint is unfenced, although it has metal posts which are missing cable. This would be a great place to watch a sunset.
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Int of Green & Blue Tracks
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Int of Green & Hole Rock Tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 879 m |
Time = 18 mins |
| Climb = 32 m |
Descent = -27 m |
Veer left: From the intersection[30], this walk follows the track south[31], keeping the views and cliffline to your right. This wide track then leads through the regrowth forest[32], undulating gently[33]) for about 700m until coming to a three-way intersection[34], with a track (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[35], this walk follows the track east and gently uphill (passing a 'Lake Macquarie City Council' sign on the right after about 70m). This track is followed for about 180m, to find a large rock[36] with a hole in it (on the right). After a further 10m, the track comes to a three-way intersection[37], with a track (on the left).
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Int of Green & Hole Rock Tracks
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Int of Red & Green Track
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 65 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 16 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Veer left: From the intersection[38], this walk follows the track north and moderately steeply uphill[39], while keeping the valley on your right. The walk follows the track (with occasional timber steps[40]) for about 80m, until coming to a three-way intersection[41], with a red track marker sign[42] (on the left).
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Int of Red & Green Track
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Mt Sugarloaf Carpark
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 99 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 6 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Veer right: From the intersection[43], this walk follows the track gently uphill[44], keeping the valley on your right. This trail continues through forest for about 50m, to find a large open grassed picnic area[45]. The walk continues up this grassed area (crossing over a concrete pad[46]) and after about 60m, comes to the Mt Sugarloaf car park[47].
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport links currently not working, sorry
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Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| East Lake Refrigeration | 511 Lake Rd , Argenton | (02) 4958 6255 | 9.8 km | Wallsend Army Disposal Store | Cnr Tyrrell & Council Sts, Wallsend | (02) 4951 5725 | 12.1 km | Barbeques Galore | 175 High St , Maitland | (02) 4933 1323 | 16.8 km | Big Shanes Mega Camping & Outdoor Store | New England Hwy, East Maitland | (02) 4934 5416 | 15.7 km | Big Shanes "Mega" Camping & Outdoor Store | Tenant 1, Building B, Chelmsford Centre New England Hwy, East Maitland | (02) 4934 5416 | 15.2 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Mt Sugarloaf Green Track.
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 detailed weather and climate information here | | °C (feels like °) | | km/h from the | | % humidity (as at ) |
| Wed | 27° | Showers. Likely storm developing. | | | Thu | 21°|25° | Possible shower. | | | Fri | 20°|30° | Becoming windy. Partly cloudy. | | | Sat | 19°|24° | Possible late shower. | |
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 Heaton State Forest Boardering Watagan national Park, Heaton State forest is home to many great lookouts. There sre many highpoints with cliff edges giving great views across the Hunter valley and Lake Macquarie. Region: I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment. |
Hiking near Sydney 
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not too much longer now :)