Great North Walk Section 5 - Mount Colah to Mount Kuring-gai
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This is 5th section of GNW. This is much better signposted than our last section - for those lovely people who tried that!
Whilst rated hard, the worst bit is actually at the end where the walk out to Mount Kuring-gai is tough given it is at the end - and up a steep fire trail.
As always we will look after you the whole way. Note: there are no options to drop out part way, other than turning back - or going the whole way to the end. Toilets are only at the beginning and end too.
We have done this walk many times, so we understand the conditions.
You will need 2-3 litres of water and (optionally) Gatorade/Powerade/Hyrdalyte. Hiking/trail running shoes (or boots) are strongly recommended, as are hiking poles. Bring a hat and snacks as well.
Meet: On the rail overpass at Mt Colah Station at 8:00am.
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Distance, Time, Effort: 16.13 km distance, About 4.5hrs (based on our usual pace), Moderate/High effort.
Public transport example: Train from Central Platform 9 at 06:48am gets to Hornsby at 7:26am. Hornsby to Mt Colah is 7:37am Platform 2 gets in at 7:43am
**Driving:**YParking at Mount Colah (start) is on Pacific Highway or Parkland Rd. You can park at Mount Kuring-gai (end) Best train from Mount Kuring-gai to the start is 7:47am from Platform 1 gets in to Mount Colah at 7:50am.
Return: Trains run every 1/2hour back to the start or to Central or Hornsby. There are some limited options to get transported somewhere for free at the end - ask the hosts on the day.