Barton Ridge

Details

Distance: 7km
Location: Menai
Drive time from Sydney CBD: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
On-off lead: Off lead
Pippa’s rating: 4.5 stars
Google Maps link to trailhead

Description

This moderate loop walk is perfect for an off-lead hike through a nice varied bushland. The trail is well marked (but not signed). If following the route anti-clockwise, the first northbound section is through drier shrubland. When you make the turn southward you walk down into the valley amongst taller trees, a wetter more temperate forest floor and if in springtime – blooming wattle flowers.

The highlight is the 3/4 mark, at the rockpool and stepped waterfall (usually only lightly flowing). From there you walk up the valley again on rock steps for a nice view over the valley at the top.

Watch out for dirt bikes and occationally 4WDers on weekends. Luckily you can hear them a mile off. Most of the time you will have the bush to yourself. Enjoy!