Loop trail is a dog-friendly circuit walk in William Howe Regional Park, with several access points. You'll have great views on the way, especially from the Turkeys Nest lookout and picnic area where you can take a break and have a picnic. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharawal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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.
After another 1.2 km pass the "William Howe Reserve" (200 m on your right).
The starting point of an alternate route. Alternate access from Moyengully Avenue. To take the alternate route turn left here. Details below.
After another 215 m continue straight.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Sidetrip to Turkeys Nest lookout and picnic area. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 90 m turn left.
After another 250 m pass the "William Howe Reserve" (165 m on your right).
After another 30 m veer left.
After another 145 m continue straight.
After another 300 m continue straight.
After another 60 m pass the car park (on your left).
After another 35 m veer left.
After another 9 m head into the "William Howe Reserve".
After another 30 m turn left.
After another 10 m come to the end.
Alternate access from Moyengully Avenue.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.
Sidetrip to Turkeys Nest lookout and picnic area.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 90 m turn around.
After another 65 m come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 160 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Loop Trail
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
2.4 km
Time
45 min to 1 h
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (2/6)
Weather
Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)