Old Kersbrook Loop

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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 Ke1 Track & Kersbrook Forest Road (-34.7414805,138.8497616)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Main North Road, A20 Turn on to then drive for 2.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yorktown Road and drive for another 1.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yorktown Road and drive for another 3.7 km Turn left onto Black Top Road and drive for another 3.7 km Turn left onto One Tree Hill Road and drive for another 360 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Kersbrook Road and drive for another 9.6 km Turn sharp left onto Kersbrook Forest Road and drive for another 4.2 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the dirt carpark at the end of Kersbrook Forest Road, head towards the metal gate with a signpost next to it along the dirt path. Pass /through around the gate towards the formed fire trail(Mary Gully Track) in between the woodland, moving directly away from the gate(perpendicular). After around 200 metres, turn right as the tracks intersect and follow the Ke36 Track towards the gap between the treeline.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Ke1 Track & Kersbrook Forest Road Start heading along Mary Gully Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Ke30 Track & Mary Gully Track) continue straight, to head along Mary Gully Track.
	After another 185 m (at the intersection of Mary Gully Track & Ke36 Track) turn right, to head along Ke36 Track. After another 500 m (at the intersection of Ke36 Track & Ke31 Track) continue straight, to head along Ke36 Track.
	After another 205 m (at the intersection of Ke30 Track & Ke36 Track) turn left, to head along Ke30 Track.
	After another 600 m (at the intersection of Ke30 Track & Ke33 Track) continue straight, to head along Ke30 Track. After another 910 m (at the intersection of Ke30 Track & Ke32 Track) continue straight, to head along Ke30 Track. After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Ke30 Track & Ke33 Track) continue straight, to head along Ke30 Track.
	After another 265 m (at the intersection of Ke16 Track & Ke30 Track) turn left, to head along Ke16 Track. After another 315 m (at the intersection of Ke16 Track & Ke31 Track) continue straight, to head along Ke16 Track. After another 120 m (at the intersection of Ke16 Track & Slippery Slope) continue straight, to head along Ke16 Track. After another 120 m (at the intersection of Ke16 Track & Slippery Slope) continue straight, to head along Ke16 Track. After another 120 m (at the intersection of Mary Gully Track & Ke16 Track) turn right, to head along Mary Gully Track.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Mary Gully Track & Purdies Track) turn left, to head along Purdies Track.
	After another 680 m (from the Purdies Track) continue straight, to head along Purdies Track (a walking track). After another 185 m (from the Purdies Track) continue straight, to head along Purdies Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Ke20 Track & Purdies Track) continue straight, to head along Purdies Track. After another 160 m (at the intersection of Ke20 Track & Purdies Track) continue straight, to head along Purdies Track.
	After another 8 m (at the intersection of Purdies Track & Ke21 Track) veer left, to head along Ke21 Track. After another 130 m (at the intersection of Ke21 Track & Ke22 Track) continue straight, to head along Ke21 Track. After another 440 m (at the intersection of Ke21 Track & Ke23 Track) continue straight, to head along Ke21 Track.
	After another 290 m (at the intersection of Ke21 Track & Ke26 Track) turn left, to head along Ke26 Track. After another 860 m (at the intersection of Ke27 Track & Ke26 Track) continue straight, to head along Ke26 Track.
	After another 200 m (at the intersection of Ke1 Track & Ke26 Track) turn left, to head along Ke1 Track.
	After another 15 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Old Kersbrook Loop

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	7.5 km
Time	2 h to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
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	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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Weather Forecast
- Wagga Wagga Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 18 April
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 19 April
  
  11°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northerly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 2:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Sunday 20 April
  
  13°C → 31°C
  Late shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the southeast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h shifting west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon and evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 32.
  
  Monday 21 April
  
  12°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h turning southwesterly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Tuesday 22 April
  
  10°C → 28°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 35 km/h before tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 23 April
  
  11°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Thursday 24 April
  
  11°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 25 April
  
  12°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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