This return walk to Smiths Creek offers a quiet spot to sit by a creek or explore open grasslands, while being surrounded by Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. There is plenty of shade available to cool off on a hot day, before climbing back up the wide trail to Terrey Hills and the start of the walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Locked gate at start of Smiths Creek Trail. | Photo by admin, 2010.Near Smiths Creek Trail. | Photo by admin, 2010.Start of Smiths Creek Trail. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail sign. | Photo by admin, 2010.Locked gate at start of Smiths Creek Trial. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Sandstone rock on Smiths Creek Trail. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2007.Wild Flowers. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2007.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.View from Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Wildflowers and view from Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Scribbly gum on Smiths Creek Trail. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2007.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Rocks and Trees on Smiths Creek Trail. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.View on Smith Creek Trail near Terry Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek Trail near Terrey Hills. | Photo by admin, 2010.View into Smith's Creek at high tide. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek at high tide. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek and Mangrove Trees. | Photo by admin, 2007.The track into Smith's Creek. | Photo by admin, 2007.Smiths Creek grasslands. | Photo by admin, 2010.Smiths Creek at high tide. | Photo by admin, 2010.
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.
Getting started From the end of Booligal Rd (Terry Hills), this walk follows a management trail, passing a locked gate with a 'Ku-Ring-Gai National Park Perimeter Trail, 7.1km Trail' sign. After about 80m, the walk comes to a four-way intersection with another management trail.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
There is a car park (about 15 m back from the start).
Find the gate at the start.
After another 45 m (at the intersection of Perimeter Trail & Smiths Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Smiths Creek Trail.
After another 35 m head through/around the gate.
After another 2.5 km come to "Smiths Creek".
Smiths Creek
Smiths Creek
Smiths Creek of Terrey Hills, offers a refreshing rest by a creek and secluded grasslands to explore. Camping has occurred here previously, however visitors should be aware that the creek water is salty and not drinkable.
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Smiths Creek of Terrey Hills, offers a refreshing rest by a creek and secluded grasslands to explore. Camping has occurred here previously, however visitors should be aware that the creek water is salty and not drinkable.
About 80 m past the end is "Smiths Creek".
Smiths Creek
Smiths Creek
Smiths Creek of Terrey Hills, offers a refreshing rest by a creek and secluded grasslands to explore. Camping has occurred here previously, however be aware that the creek water is salty and not drinkable.
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Smiths Creek of Terrey Hills, offers a refreshing rest by a creek and secluded grasslands to explore. Camping has occurred here previously, however be aware that the creek water is salty and not drinkable.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.6 km to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Smiths Creek
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
5.3 km
Time
2 h to 2 h 30 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
2 h to 2 h 30 min
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There is a car park (about 15 m back from the start).
Find the gate at the start.
After another 2.5 km come to "Smiths Creek".
