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Map of Duffy's Track and Slade Lookout
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Hornsby

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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map

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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 Duffy's Track and Slade Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Duffy's Track and Slade Lookout 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.

		Length	2.5km
		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 990m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 280m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track
Around 990m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 280m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs
Around 990m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 280m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
Around 990m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 280m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 1.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
Around 1.2km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 70m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

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.

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Drive to End of Booralie Rd
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) End of Booralie Rd to Int of Booralie Trail and Cullamine Track Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 70 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -6 m
From the end of Booralie Rd, this walk bypasses the gate, signposted as the 'Booralie Namba Trail' and heads north-west along the management trail for approximately 100m before coming to an intersection with several other management trails.

(0.07 km) Int of Booralie & Cullamine Track to Int of Slade & Duffys Wharf Track Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 210 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -7 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk passes the gate signposted as the 'Booralie Trail' and heads north-west along the management trail. the walk soon comes to an intersection with another management trail signposted with 'Slade Trail' and 'Duffys Wharf'

(0.28 km) Int of Slade and Duffys Wharf Track to Slade Lookout Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 500 m	Time = 11 mins
	Climb = 22 m	Descent = -19 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south-west along the flat management trail for approximately 500m before coming to Slades Lookout, which offers views over Cowan Creek as far as Bobbin Head Reserve. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)

(0.28 km) Int of Slade and Duffys Wharf Track to Cowan Creek Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 990 m	Time = 26 mins
	Climb = 28 m	Descent = -172 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail to the north-west, following the 'Duffys Wharf' sign. The management trail soon begins to descend steeply before becoming a rough track. The track continues to go down steeply, following a small creek to the edge of Cowan Creek. (This is a very enjoyable walk however the track is in disrepair and there are frequent obstacles along the track, including fallen logs and overhanging branches.)

Drive from End of Booralie Rd
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Getting there

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

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Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
The Basin campground


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Kathmandu	236 Pacific Hwy (Westfield), Hornsby	(02) 9476 1399	8.5 km
CampHikeClimb	20 George St, Hornsby	(02) 9476 5767	8.6 km
Paddlecraft	3B / 1714 Pittwater Road, Bayview	02 9997 8015	10.8 km
Mountain Equipment	72 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9419 6955	14.1 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	77 Archer St , Chatswood	(02) 9412 4777	14.1 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Duffy's Track and Slade Lookout.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Duffy's Track and Slade Lookout Click to re-center search
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	7 km (to the NNW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	11 km (to the SW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	28 km (to the NNE)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	28 km (to the WSW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	34 km (to the SSW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 51 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

A few morning showers. 15.7°C (feels like 13.4°) 11 km/h from the WSW (gusting 15) 65% humidity     (as at 25/11:05am) Sat       18° A few morning showers. Sun 8°|19° Sunny. Mon 9°|19° Possible shower. Tue 11°|18° Shower or two.

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
A largely untouched wilderness on the northern boundary of Sydney, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP is one of Australia's oldest national parks. Here at the head of the Hawkesbury River, you'll find Aboriginal engravings and sites, as well as sandstone escarpments,
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Closure information last downloaded Saturday 25th of May 2013 11:00 AM
CLOSED AREAS
Basin Trail upgrade works (Ends Friday 31 May)

The Basin Trail will be closed from the Mackerel Service Trail to the Basin Campground in order to undertake upgrade works. The Basin Aboriginal engravings and the Mackerel Track will remain accessible. All access to the Basin Campground during this period is by water only. Services include Palm Beach Ferries, Barrenjoey Boating Service, Peninsular Water Taxis & Pink Water Taxis or access is available to private boats.
Locations affected:The Basin track and Mackerel track, The Basin picnic area, The Basin campground
Upgrade of Barrenjoey Headland Access Trail - Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Access to the headland is via the Smugglers Walking Track ONLY. Please be advised that this track is steep in sections and people should be moderately fit and prepared with good walking shoes, hat and WATER before embarking. It is anticipated that the works will be completed towards the end of June - weather dependant.

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