Browns Forest loop trail
Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Browns Forest loop trail.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.3km loop
Time
30min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Browns Forest loop trail is in Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve. To get there from Sydney:
- Drive north from the CBD along Pacific Highway, turn right onto Mona Vale Road, just past Gordon, and continue for 2km.
- Turn right onto Rosedale Road, just north of St Ives shopping centre, and drive for 1km.
- Look for the sign to the reserve, park at the southern end and walk in.
Parking
Parking is available along Rosedale Road, and at a small carpark off Mona Vale Road.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Dalrymple-Hay National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Autumn is a great time of year to view the abundant birdlife such as pardalotes, lorikeets and silver-eyes.
Spring
A great time for a walking through the forest as native flowers, such as the blue flax lily and a range of orchids, burst with colour.
Summer
On a hot Sydney afternoon, retreat to the cool forest with an understorey of lush ferns.
Winter
A brisk early morning walk along the short steep track is a great way to get your heart pumping and ward off the winter chill.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17.5°C and 25.9°C
Highest recorded
45.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 17.8°C
Lowest recorded
2.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
June
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
327.6mm
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
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
- Lane Cove National Park Office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
- 02 8448 0400
- npws.northwesternsydney@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Lane Cove National Park, 2 Max Allen Road Lindfield NSW 2070
Park info
- in Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve in the Sydney and surrounds region
Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.