Big Scrub Loop Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-28.6406416,153.3343615)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Main Street, B62 Turn on to James Gibson Road then drive for 1.1 km Turn right onto Mackie Road and drive for another 820 m Continue onto Mackie Road and drive for another 4.1 km Turn right onto Rosebank Road and drive for another 3.8 km Turn sharp left onto Dunoon Road and drive for another 6.6 km Turn sharp right onto Rocky Creek Dam Road and drive for another 1.5 km Turn left onto Gibbergunyah Range Road and drive for another 1.4 km Turn right onto Big Scrub Loop and drive for another 10 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 100 m turn right.
	After another 1.2 km continue straight.
	After another 100 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Big Scrub Loop Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Lismore Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  Clear.
  
  Sunny. Patchy morning fog about the ranges. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  10°C → 29°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  9°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  9°C → 27°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the north in the morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  9°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  8°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Tuesday 24 September
  
  9°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 25 September
  
  12°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
  North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 December 2024. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs
  Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16th September 2024 until 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.
  
  Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.
  
  We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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