Box Ridge walking track
Cascade National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Box Ridge walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.2km return
Time
30min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Box Ridge walking track is in the northern precinct of Cascade National Park. To get there:
- From Dorrigo, travel 15km north to the village of Cascade.
- At the T-intersection in Cascade, turn left onto Moses Rock Road. There’s an information shelter 100m along on the right.
- About 800m west of the shelter, the beginning of Box Ridge walking track is signposted.
Parking
Parking is available near the Cascade information shelter.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Cascade National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Mild conditions are great for walking, and you'll see brightly coloured fungi everywhere.
Spring
Conditions are dry and perfect for mountain biking through the forests.
Summer
The wettest time of the year and a great opportunity to see the rainforest at its best, with fungi and fruits on show.
Winter
It's cool, but rug up for walks through the misty rainforest with hardly anyone else around.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
28.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 22°C
Lowest recorded
4.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
388.2mm
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
- Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
- May to August 9am to 4pm daily. September to April 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6657 5913
- dorrigo.rainforestcentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 142 Dome Road Dorrigo Mountain NSW 2453
Park info
- in Cascade National Park in the North Coast region
Cascade National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.