Weddin Gap to Black Spring loop trail
Weddin Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Weddin Gap to Black Spring loop trail.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
23.5km loop
Time
8 - 12hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Weddin Gap to Black Spring loop trail is in the southern section of Weddin Mountains National Park. To get there:
- Drive 30km from Grenfell towards Bimbi along Mary Gilmore Way
- Turn north onto Grimms Lane
- Travel for about 4.5km then turn right to enter Weddin State Forest (close the gate behind you).
- Take the first left and follow this state forest trail to the national park boundary and a clearly marked gate
There's no vehicle access in Weddin Mountains National Park
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the access roads through the state forest can become impassable after rain.
Parking
Limited parking is available at the park boundary where the walking track meets Weddin State Forest. If leaving a vehicle at this entrance, please do not block the gate.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Weddin Mountains National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Cooler days make it an ideal time to undertake some of the longer walks. It's also a good time to wander around Seaton's Farm to investigate and compare machinery used back then to what we have today.
Spring
A great time to see the wildflowers that blanket much of the ground. Venture up to the lookouts to see the sprawling surrounding farming country.
Summer
Enjoy a free barbecue at Ben Hall's campground.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
30°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
43.9°C
Winter temperature
Average
12°C and 15°C
Lowest recorded
-5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
June
Driest month
February
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
110.7mm
Facilities
- Toilets can be found at Ben Halls campground and Holy Camp
- Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
- You're encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
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 Weddin Mountains National Park in the Country NSW region
Weddin Mountains National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.