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Mt Warning Summit trail
(Mt Warning National Park)A trail to the summit of Mt Warning that has beautiful 360 degree views of the great dividing range.
Distance:
8.8kmDuration:
5 hoursDifficulty:
HardGetting there
You can drive to the base of Mt Warning in a normal vehicle by following roads out of Murwillumbah.
Maps
Maps of the Tweed and Northern Rivers of NSW cover this area
Route/Trail notes
On the way through the walk you encounter subtropical and temperate rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and heath shrubland! The final 10% of the journey involves scrambling up a rock fact using chains as a guide and help. The top of the mountain has well established seating and lookout areas that have 360 degree views
Permits/Costs
You do not need any permits and there is no associated cost? What's the cost?
Other References
There are a number of other web resources available that detail how to get to the base of the mountain and other history regarding its previous volcanic history?
Comments
30 Dec, 2011
Pity it was so cloudy as there was no view from the top....and glad it was much easier on the way down :)27 Nov, 2011
A great walk, did the climb in 1hr30mins. The rock climb near the top was a good workout and the view was extremely rewarding at the top. The owner at the Mt Warning camp site warned us about leeches as it is rainforest and we ended up seeing 2 snakes instead, ha!18 Nov, 2011
Cant remember the date but was earlier this year. Great walk and not too bad if you are fit. 1hr 16min up and 1hr 14min down. very important to watch where you place your feet. The chain part is the hardest part.9 Oct, 2011
A great walk on a beautiful day. Fantastic views from the top. Busy, with lots of other buswalkers and families on the track. The chained section is not for the faint hearted.17 Sep, 2011
Very challenging, but definitely worth it!Sep, 2011
Best walk I have ever done. I am only new to the hype, and at the end thought never again. Two weeks later can't wait to get to the peak again. Great views and sense of accomplishment. I will try the walk again this month, time permitting.Sep, 2011
Car park is very crowded.31 Jul, 2011
Lovely day for it. Lots of families on the track. Good to see all the children, but very busy.26 Jun, 2011
Done this walk many times There not many places you can go to and have 360 deg views like this place.19 Jun, 2011
3rd time up did it for the sunrise this time was surprised at how many people actually showed up. Topped off by a Spanish guy playing his didgeridoo.1 May, 2011
Great walk but not easy because it's sometimes very steep. With kids aged 8-12 it took us 5.5 hours but it was well worth it. The last climb using the chains is exciting and the views were stunning. Overall just a beatiful challenge!29 Jan, 2011
3am start to get to top for sunrise last part by chains not too hard just need to careful clouded in but waited about an hour for clearing weather top views14 Jun, 2010
Excellent walk1 great views started at 4.30am after the steps there were beautiful glow worms on the bank to the left. Sunrise at top was magnificent.1 Jan, 2010
Have done the summit on New Years morning two years in a row in hopes of catching first sunlight. Both times have been greeted with Clouds :\ This year we're heading to NZ for new years. I don't want this to become my white whale.Great hike though.
3 Oct, 2009
Night walk22 Sep, 2007
This is a great walk and assisted scramble via a chain to the summit, as i was on top a storm was coming in, the sound of the thunder and the flashes of lightning made the walk a more magical experience14 Aug, 2002
Went on this walk with a group from Church. It was great fun. Actually managed to run up and down in around 2 hours. Jelly legs at the end though.1 Jan, 1988
The zig-zag walkway up the mountain makes it relatively easy. Very atmospheric at the top when shrouded in cloud22 Apr
Did this 2011, yesterday. Very very easy walk. The summit is pleasant with all of the platforms and sitting areas. A leisurely stroll.Sometime...
Great walk - 2.5 hour round trip at moderate pace. Final climb is a challenge. Bench seats along the trail to take a break. Emergency pick-up points if there is a medical crisis. Always pack a an all-weather jacket and plenty of water.
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