This walk follows the exposed ridges of the Mt Hay area, taking in an interesting array of low heath, wildflowers and insects which add to the surrounding scenery. The track rounds the Hay Monolith, a large mass of rock that stands alone. An optional side trip offers views over the cliffs and to the prominent Lockley Pylon. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Track from Mt Hay car park. | Photo by adminBeetle. | Photo by adminThe rare Pink Flannel Flower (Actinotus forsythii) AKA Ridge Flannel Flower. | Photo by adminGrose Valley. | Photo by adminRock formation. | Photo by adminHay Wall Track. | Photo by adminThe Hay Monolith. | Photo by adminView from the Hay Wall. | Photo by adminTrack up Hay Monolith. | Photo by admin
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.
Turn right onto Victory Lane and drive for another 115 m
Keep right onto Churchill Street and drive for another 265 m
Turn left onto Mount Hay Road and drive for another 760 m
Turn right onto Mount Hay Road and drive for another 6.8 km
Keep left onto Mount Hay Road and drive for another 7.4 km
Turn left onto Mount Hay Road and drive for another 310 m
Turn left and drive for another 10 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the car park, this walk heads past the gap in the train track-style fencing, passing a sign for 'Butterbox Canyon'. The track traverses the saddle to rise up onto a flat area, continuing for approximately 20m to an intersection with a track to the left. From the intersection, this walk heads approximately 20m up the hill, keeping the rocky knoll to the left of the track, soon coming to the intersection. From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, with Mt Hay to the right of the track. The track follows the ridgeline, undulating slightly for approximately 200m, then drops down to a rocky surface at the intersection.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 20 m to find the car park.
After another 9 m pass the "Butterbox Canyon" (on your left).
After another 185 m continue straight.
After another 25 m continue straight.
After another 370 m turn left.
After another 105 m turn right.
After another 145 m turn right.
After another 80 m continue straight.
After another 145 m veer left.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Hay Wall Lookout. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 15 m veer left.
After another 160 m turn right.
After another 145 m veer right.
After another 25 m continue straight.
After another 360 m veer right.
After another 215 m come to the end.
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Directions & comments
Start.
After another 215 m come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 215 m to the main route.
An optional side trip to Hay Wall Lookout.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 105 m continue straight.
After another 90 m come to the viewpoint.
After another 55 m turn around.
After another 145 m come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 390 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Hay Monolith
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
2 km
Time
50 min to 1 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
50 min to 1 h
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After 20 m to find the car park.
After another 9 m pass the "Butterbox Canyon" (on your left).
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 215 m to the main route.
After another 90 m come to the viewpoint.