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.

Start	(-33.6640826,151.1887753)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Mona Vale Road, A3 Turn on to then drive for 30 m Turn slight left onto McCarrs Creek Road and drive for another 25 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Booralie Road and drive for another 4.3 km Turn right onto Eurabba Road and drive for another 540 m Turn right onto Mallawa Road and drive for another 630 m

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 135 m turn left. After another 50 m pass the car park (7 m on your left). Then head through/around the gate. After another 130 m pass the sign (20 m on your left).
	After another 580 m continue straight. After another 20 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Wilkins Track Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.2 km continue straight.
	After another 800 m continue straight.
	After another 1.5 km veer left.
	After another 570 m turn left.
	After another 450 m turn left. After another 55 m head through/around the gate. After another 2.5 km come to "Smiths Creek". Smiths Creek Smiths Creek Smiths Creek of Terrey Hills, offers a refreshing rest by a creek and secluded grasslands to explore. Camping has occurred here previously, however visitors should be aware that the creek water is salty and not drinkable. + - Smiths Creek of Terrey Hills, offers a refreshing rest by a creek and secluded grasslands to explore. Camping has occurred here previously, however visitors should be aware that the creek water is salty and not drinkable. Turn around here and retrace the main route for 8 km to get back to the start.

An optional side trip to Wilkins Track Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 620 m come to a gate. Then find the "Wilkins Track Lookout" (on your right). Wilkins Track Lookout Wilkins Track Lookout The Wilkins Track Lookout of Terrey Hills, offers good views over Cowan Creek after a short, mostly level walk. Wilkins Track Lookout consists of an unfenced level sandstone platform with the ground dropping away dramatically to the north, offering fabulous views through trees down over Cowan Creek. + - The Wilkins Track Lookout of Terrey Hills, offers good views over Cowan Creek after a short, mostly level walk. Wilkins Track Lookout consists of an unfenced level sandstone platform with the ground dropping away dramatically to the north, offering fabulous views through trees down over Cowan Creek.
	After another 4 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 620 m to the main route.

The Perimeter Trail to Smiths Creek


Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	16 km
Time	5 h 15 min to 6 h
Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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