Mountaineer-Glowang trail

Where

Barrington Tops National Park in North Coast, Country NSW

Distance

15km one-way

Time suggested

12hrs - 1 day

Grade

Grade 4

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Please note

• It’s a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and remember to take a hat.
• There is limited or no drinking water on the ridge so ensure you bring enough for your trip.
• Check the weather before you set out as the road to Mountaineer-Glowang trail can become boggy when it rains.
• If you’re bushwalking in this park it’s a good idea to bring a topographic map, compass and GPS.

Pining to get outdoors? If you love a challenging walk with spectacular views across pristine wilderness, then look no further than Mountaineer-Glowang trail. This day-long walk, from Wangat Road, winds through a spectacular array of landscapes, highlighting the best on offer in the southern region of Barrington Tops National Park.

It’s all mountain peaks and majestic views as you follow a rippling ridgeline. You’ll climb several peaks along this track, including The Mountaineer, with plenty of inspiring views across the vast wilderness region. Passing through blue gum, messmate, and Antarctic beech forests, you’ll notice how the vegetation changes dramatically with altitude.

After joining the Glowang trail, you’ll enter rainforests of coachwood and sassafrass, before climbing steeply with more spectacular views over the deep Gloucester River gorge. At Mount Nelson, the track descends, giving way to open woodlands before arriving at Gloucester Tops picnic area for a well-earned break.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info