Falcorostrum Loop Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Bar Mountain Road & Falcorostrum Loop, Upper Horseshoe Creek. (-28.4591066,153.1310419)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Kyogle Road, Lillian Rock, head north-west along Williams Road; After 2.8km, turn right on to Creegans Road Barkers Vale. After another 5.4km, continue straight along Tweed Range Scenic Drive Upper Horseshoe Creek. After another 7.7km, turn slight left on to Bar Mountain Road Upper Horseshoe Creek. After another 150m, turn right on to Bar Mountain Road Upper Horseshoe Creek. After another 60m, come to the trackhead on Bar Mountain Road Upper Horseshoe Creek.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from Bar Mountain Picnic Area - Border Ranges NP, Upper Horseshoe Creek) by heading west along Falcorostrum Loop.
	After another 300m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Falcorostrum Loop) turn sharp left, to follow Falcorostrum Loop. After another 10m, pass The Bar Mountain a summit, a summit (on your right). After another 300m, pass a toilet (15m on your right).
	Then (at the 3-way intersection, with Falcorostrum Loop & Bar Mountain Road) turn sharp left, to follow Bar Mountain Road.
	After another 20m you come to the end at Bar Mountain Picnic Area - Border Ranges NP, Upper Horseshoe Creek. There is a toilet here.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	650m
Time	15 mins to 30 mins

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 650m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	650m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower, most likely at night. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:20am to 1:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Rain.
  90% chance of rain
  3 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Border Ranges National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks
  The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.
  The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.
  Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.
  
  Safety alerts: Vegetation works being carried out on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle creek loop Road
  The Tweed Range Scenic Drive and the Brindle Creek Loop road are currently open and suitable for 2WD vehicles. We are conducting vegetation maintenance where our machines maybe on the wrong side of the road. All works will be completed with traffic control, please be cautious and listen to the advice given from staff. Take care and drive safely.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 0266320000
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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