Mount Nangar walking track
Nangar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Nangar walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6km return
Time
5 - 6hrs
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough unformed track
Getting there and parking
Mount Nangar walking track begins at Dripping Rock picnic area.
To get to there:
- Take Escort Way 10km from Eugowra or 70km from Orange
- The park entrance sign is at the intersection with Dripping Rock Road
- Turn south here and travel 2.5km along Dripping Rock Road, where you’ll cross a cattle grid into the park.
- Continue along this trail for another 5.5km to reach Dripping Rock picnic area
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Terarra Creek camping and picnic area may be closed following heavy rain.
Parking
Parking is available at Dripping Rock picnic area or Mount Nangar lookout.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Nangar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
As the days cool down, it's perfect weather for taking some of the longer walks along the walking tracks and fire trails.
Spring
Bushwalkers will be rewarded with beautiful wildflowers and flowering shrubs.
Winter
Build a cosy campfire at Terarra Creek camping and picnic area and spend a cool, clear night gazing at the stars.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
43.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
–6.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
129.5mm
Facilities
Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Bathurst office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6332 7640
- 02 6332 7680 To contact the KARST Conservation Unit in this office.
- npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Level 2, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
Park info
- in Nangar National Park in the Country NSW region
- Nangar National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.