20km Epping to Chatswood LCNP. Be active, healthy & happy.😎

Lane Cove National Park (LCNP)- Epping to Chatswood - 20km
I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land on which i walk, the Cammeraygal people of the Ku-ring-gai Aboriginal Tribe & pay respect to the Elders past, present & emerging.

🌳8:27am Meeting Place: Epping Station Cambridge St exit at 8:27am.

🌳About: This is a picturesque walk of LCNP that follows the Lane Cove River. Lots of birds, tall trees, creek & river views. It's a good workout.. shady, goldilocks distance & finish around lunchtime.

🌳Route: From Epping Station we briefly walk through a couple of Epping streets, under the Motorway & head into the LCNP. For the most part we follow the Great North Walk route.
We'll have a lunch break at the halfway point, near De Burghs Bridge.
We then make our way along the Lane Cove River to Koonjeree Picnic Area at the south eastern end of LCNP.
From there we walk through Blue Gum Reserve, followed by a very short steep walk on local streets to finish at Chatswood Station.
We should arrive at Chatswood around 1.30pm.

🌳Exit points: There are bus stop exit points at the 10km mark (halfway) from De Burghs Bridge & at the 17km mark, Koonjeree Picnic Area at the eastern end of LCNP. that will either take you to Macquarie Park or Chatswood Stations.

🌳Distance: 20km

🌳Type of walk: Shady with well established bush tracks & fire trails. Some moderate terrain.

🌳Difficulty: Moderate. There are some rocky, hilly sections & steps.
Total elevation 395 m.

🌳Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace and average 4-4.5 km per hour.

🌳Public Transport:
Depart - 8.00am Central Station, Platform 26
Arrive- 8.27am Epping Station.
At the end of the walk there is Metro back to the CBD.

🌳What to bring:

• Trailwalker shoes with good grip
• 2 litres of water, optional hydralytes
• BRING LUNCH & snacks. No food to buy on the way.
• Light rain jacket depending on conditions
• Sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim
• Eagerness to explore

🌳Gratuity: There will be a $10 cash gratuity for this walk or Pay ID alternatively.

By RSVP to this meetup you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Aussie Explorers which can be found here.
SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Please stay within sight of the group at all times.
DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below or Message me. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.
Mark F 😎