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Mountaineer-Glowang trail

Barrington Tops National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Mountaineer-Glowang trail.

Track grading

Grade 4

Learn more about the grading system

Features of this track

Distance

15km one-way

Time

12hrs - 1 day

Quality of markings

Limited signage

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Very steep

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Formed track

Getting there and parking

Mountaineer-Glowang trail starts at Wangat Road in Chichester State Forest on the south-eastern border of Barrington Tops National Park. To get there:

Take Chichester Dam Road north of Dungog for approximately 20km
Turn right into Wangat Road and drive to the end of the road for approximately 20km

Alternatively, if starting from Gloucester Tops picnic area:

From Bucketts Way, between Gloucester and Stroud.
Turn into Gloucester Tops Road and continue to Gloucester River
Continue past the river for approximately 40 minutes
Take the left fork to Gloucester Tops picnic area

Park entry points

Parking

Parking is available at either end of the walk, on Wangat Road and at Gloucester Tops picnic area.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Barrington Tops National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Take to the park's walking tracks to make the most of cooler and drier daytime weather.

Spring

Look out for ground orchids and other wildflowers along the Polblue Swamp walking track.

Summer

Look out for the eastern water dragon basking on rocks around the streams.

Facilities

Toilets and picnic facilities are located at Gloucester Falls picnic area

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

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

Gloucester office
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
02 6538 5300
npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
59 Church Street, Gloucester NSW 2422

Park info

in Barrington Tops National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Barrington Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.