Mt Sugarloaf Green Track

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1 hr 30 mins

1.8 km Circuit

73 m

Moderate track

This longer walk travels though gentle forest, with many opportunities for picnics. Primarily in forest, this walk occasionally offers views out to the surrounding plains. The side trip to the western viewpoint (unfenced) is particularly recommended as the views are fabulous. This walk is mostly flat or gently undulating and therefore would be good for families. A recommended walk.

Pond at Mt Sugarloaf car park near Newcastle

Information sign and map of Mt Sugarloaf near Newcastle

Yellow stone monument near Mt Sugarloaf car park

Toilet block near the Mt Sugarloaf car park

Northern Road near Mt Sugarloaf car park

Locked gate and green track marker near Mt Sugarloaf car park

Green metal track markers near Mt Sugarloaf

Green track on Mt Sugarloaf near Newcastle

Narrow trail on the Green track near Mt Sugarloaf

View through trees on the Green track walk near Mt Sugarloaf

Narrow management trail on the green track near Mt Sugarloaf

Management trail through forest near Mt Sugarloaf

Sign on the green track near Mt Sugarloaf

Green track near the Mt Sugarloaf summit

Hole in rock on the green track near Mt Sugarloaf

Red track leading to the Mt Sugarloaf car park

Concrete feature near the Mt Sugarloaf car park

Mount Sugarloaf Car Park

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.

(0km) Mt Sugarloaf Carpark → Int of Sugarloaf & Northern Rd

150 m

3 mins

-12m Easy track

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).

(0km) Int of Sugarloaf & Northern Rd → Int of Northern Rd & Green Track

60 m

1 mins

-5m Easy track

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).

(0km) Int of Northern Rd & Green Track → Int of Green & Blue Tracks

520 m

11 mins

18m

-26m Moderate track

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.

(1km) Int of Green & Blue Tracks → Western Viewpoint

80 m

2 mins

-12m Moderate track

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]). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Western viewpoint

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.

(1km) Int of Green & Blue Tracks → Int of Green & Hole Rock Tracks

880 m

18 mins

32m

-27m Moderate track

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).

(2km) Int of Green & Hole Rock Tracks → Int of Red & Green Track

70 m

3 mins

16m

0m Moderate track

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).

(2km) Int of Red & Green Track → Mt Sugarloaf Carpark

100 m

2 mins

0m Moderate track

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].

Maps for the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track

Altitude analysis for Mt Sugarloaf Green Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.8 km
		Time	1 hr 30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	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)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining 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).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track walk.

Mt Sugarloaf Summit

534 m Return, 30 mins

This summit walk to Mt Sugarloaf offers fabulous 360 degree views and is highly recommended. This short but steep walk follows a wide trail, which narrows to become fenced steps directly to the summit. From the summit, you can see across the surrounding plains, with the views of Newcastle, Lake Ma

Total climbing: 48m

Moderate track

Mt Sugarloaf Red Track

800 m Circuit, 1 Hr

A must do if you’re in the area, this walk travels through particularly attractive forest as it circumnavigates the summit of Mt Sugarloaf. The side trip to the summit of Mt Sugarloaf would best be done first, followed by a leisurely walk along the track. There are many picnic options, either duri

Total climbing: 43m

Moderate track

Mt Sugarloaf Northern Track

3.8 km Circuit, 1 hr 45 mins

This walk takes you away from the Mt Sugarloaf summit, to visit a quieter viewpoint. This longer walk initially visits the western viewpoint, before traversing northward to eventually arrive at the northern viewpoint. From here, the walk gradually descends to the Lower Mt Sugarloaf car park and th

Total climbing: 195m

Moderate track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Mt Sugarloaf Green Track walk.

Teralba to Charlestown Park track head

13.3 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Teralba train station and winds down and around the edge of Lake Macquarie. The walk passes through the Cockle reserve, and continues to Warners bay and up along the roads, before cutting through the bush to Charlestown, where it winds around the

Total climbing: 220m

Moderate track

Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp

25.7 km One way, 2 Days

This walk follows the most northern section of the Great North Walk, from the Teralba station along Macquarie lake, to Warners Bay. Most of the walking is along footpaths, through park land, or along the road side. After Charlestown, the walk heads through the bush to the old Belmont railway and al

Total climbing: 489m

Hard track

Heaton Gap to Teralba station

14.8 km One way, 6 hrs

This section of the Great North Walk starts from Heaton Gap near the Watagan Forest Motel, and winds east, towards Newcastle. The walk passes through the Awaba State Forest and past the Sugarloaf range, down into Wakefield and on to Teralba, a pleasant town on the edge of Lake Macquarie. Accommodati

Total climbing: 460m

Hard track

Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd)

1.9 km Circuit, 1 Hr

This quiet and secluded walk is an easy amble through attractive rainforest. This walk circumnavigates Rainforest Creek and takes the walker into cool dense forest. You are likely to see flying foxes in the trees and if you are lucky, a Powerful Owl. Accessed from the quieter Lookout Road car par

Total climbing: 104m

Moderate track

Forestway Circuit Walk

2.7 km Circuit, 1 Hr

This is a good walk, a highlight being the delightful Lily Pond picnic area, with its lush vegetation and attractive flowers. This walk travels through eucalyptus forest as well as one section of road walking through a quiet suburban street. The side trip to Richley Park is worthwhile to access th

Total climbing: 91m

Moderate track

Blackbutt Circuit Walk

6.5 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins

This walk is a good longer option walking experience at Blackbutt Reserve. This walk visits the two larger picnic areas of Richley Reserve and Carnley Reserve, as well as the Lily pond and Rain Forest picnic areas. A highlight to this walk is the throughly recommended side trip to the Wildlife Exh

Total climbing: 245m

Moderate track

Tall Trees Circuit Walk

2.8 km Circuit, 1 hr 15 mins

This walk circumnavigates Coal Mine Creek on good trails. The walk starts and finishes at Richley Reserve, which has excellent picnic facilities combined with a lovely outlook over large ponds. The well established eucalyptus forest that this walk travels through surrounds you as you walk along th

Total climbing: 90m

Moderate track

Richley Reserve to Carnley Reserve Circuit

2.9 km Circuit, 1 hr 15 mins

A great family length walk that takes in both of the large reserves in the Blackbutt Park. This walk starts at Richley Reserve and travels to Carnley Reserve and the Wildlife Exhibits before returning a different way to Richley Reserve. Never far from facilities, this walk suits families or those wh

Total climbing: 96m

Moderate track

Blackbutt Explorer

6 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins

A meandering walk that takes in much of what Blackbutt Reserve has to offer. This walk completes a figure 8 while following the trails around Blackbutt Reserve. The side trip to the Wildlife Exhibits is considered a must see. There are many opportunities to stop along this walk, be it at a seat a

Total climbing: 225m

Moderate track

Richley Reserve Circuit

731 m Circuit, 30 mins

This easy walk, which is wheelchair accessible, travels through open grasslands that are surrounded by healthy eucalyptus forest. The grasslands have two large ponds, with two black swans on the lower pond. Do beware of the swans defending their territory. Richley Reserve is well maintained and

Total climbing: 21m

Very easy

Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

1.2 km Return, 30 mins

Wander among the mangroves to step back in time to explore the old Schoolmaster's House that was part of a once vibrant community in the area. Following devastating floods in 1955, the people moved from the area with the area still being leased as farmland. Now, these wetlands are protected as part

Total climbing: 4m

Very easy

The Welcome walk

945 m One way, 30 mins

Come and meander at your own pace through this unique saltmarsh ecosystem. The timber boardwalk guides you among the mangroves as you keep an eye out for baby fish and crabs while also enjoy the birdlife. There are seats along the way making it easy to stop and just watch. There are information sign

Total climbing: 3m

Easy track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Mt Sugarloaf Green Track walk starts and ends at the Mt Sugarloaf Carpark (gps: -32.890649, 151.53942)

Car. There is free parking available.<br /> (get details)

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This walk starts in the Hunter weather district.

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Park Information

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.

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