Mount Olive trail

Where

Popran National Park in Sydney and surrounds

Distance

4km one-way

Time suggested

1hr 30min

Grade

Medium

Please note

• Please read the code of practice for horse riding in parks before you set out.
• If you're mountain biking and you need to cross over a walking track, please dismount and carry your bicycle or leave it and continue on foot.
• Mount Olive trail starts at Ironbark picnic area at the end of Ironbark Road. This area has a small dirt carpark and it's not recommended for low-clearance 2WD vehicles.
• You’ll need to bring drinking water as Ironbark picnic area only has tank water for washing hands.

Starting at Ironbark picnic area, Mount Olive trail is the ideal way to see magnificent views of Glenworth Valley and Popran National Park. Whether you're walking, mountain biking or horse riding, the songs of kookaburras and black cockatoos will encourage you along the way.

Once you're on the trail, you can take a short detour to Mount Olive lookout - although this is not a long walk, it's a steep climb as you approach the summit. But once you're there, take a deep breath, and enjoy the superb views over surrounding forests and distant ridgelines. The trail continues past Mount Olive for 3.5 km for more spectacular views over Hawkesbury River.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info