Escarpment walk
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Escarpment walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
13km loop
Time
5 - 7hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Escarpment walk is in the Chaelundi campground precinct of Guy Fawkes River National Park. The walking track starts at Chaelundi campground. To get there:
From Dorrigo:
- Take the Tyringham Road through to the Grafton/Armidale Road
- Turn right onto the Grafton/Armidale Road, travel 4km and turn left at Dundurrabin onto Sheepstation Creek Road (gravel road starts).
- 6km along Sheepstation Creek Road, turn left onto Chaelundi Road.
- Travel 17km along Chaelundi Road, then turn left onto Misty Creek Road.
- The campground is 11km down Misty Creek Road
From Grafton:
- Take Grafton/Armidale Road, travel 81km and turn right at Dundurrabin onto Sheepstation Creek Road (gravel road starts).
- 6km along Sheepstation Creek Road, turn left onto Chaelundi Road.
- Travel 17km along Chaelundi Road, then turn left onto Misty Creek Road.
- The campground is 11km down Misty Creek Road
From Ebor:
- Take Grafton/Armidale Road east for 15km
- Turn left at Hernani onto Marengo Road and proceed for 11km (gravel road starts).
- Turn right onto Hardens Road and proceed for 12km
- Turn left onto Chaelundi Road and proceed for 7km
- Turn left onto Misty Creek Road
- The campground is 11km down Misty Creek Road
Parking
Parking is available at Chaelundi campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Guy Fawkes River National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Great camping weather when the days start cooling off, yet the water in the river is still warm.
Spring
Look out for native wildflowers around Ebor Falls, including everlasting daisies, native violets and small-fruited hakea.
Summer
Paddle in the creek at Chaelundi campground or swim, canoe or fish on Boyd River at Dalmorton.
Facilities
You'll need to bring your own drinking and cooking water.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood may not be collected from the park
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
- Glen Innes office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6739 0700
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Park info
- in Guy Fawkes River National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Guy Fawkes River National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.