Lapstone Zig-Zag & Knapsack Gully Bridge

Starting from the car park at the end of Knapsack Street, Glenbrook, this return walk takes you to Knapsack Gully Bridge and back via the Lapstone Zig-Zag walking track, visiting a number of lookouts along the way. This path follows an old railway that is historically significant and dates back to the 19th century. Additionally, the Knapsack Gully Bridge at the end of the walk will leave you speechless as you wonder how it was possible to build such an enormous structure in the past. The flora is also diverse around the area and suitable for enthusiasts. It is possible to get a different view of the bridge by taking the stairs down from the side of the bridge. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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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 Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track & Knapsack Street (-33.767472,150.6385249)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Western Motorway, M4, Glenbrook. Turn on to Great Western Highway, A32 then drive for 1.2 km Turn right onto Knapsack Street and drive for another 550 m Turn sharp left onto Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track and drive for another 4 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Knapsack Street, head towards the light blue “Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track” sign along the paved path. Then head towards the grey metal gate as you pass by the said sign to your right. Head around/over the gate and follow the dirt track as it meanders north to continue along Lapstone Zig-Zag & Knapsack Gully Bridge Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track & Knapsack Street Start heading along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track (a vehicle track). After 25 m head through/around the gate.
	The starting point of an alternate route. This alternate route lets you visit the Quarry Lookout and the Station Masters Cottage along the way. To take the alternate route turn right here. Details below. After another 240 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
	The alternate route finishes here. Veer right to rejoin the main route at the 640 m waypoint. Details below. After another 370 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
	After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track. After another 115 m come to the "Siding Lookout" (on your left).
	After another 55 m turn sharp left, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to get a different view of the bridge. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 210 m turn right. Then head down the steps (about 20 m long) Turn sharp left, to head along Great Western Highway. Then cross the bridge (about 125 m long)
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.3 km to get back to the start.

This alternate route lets you visit the Quarry Lookout and the Station Masters Cottage along the way.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track. After 50 m come to the "Quarry Lookout" (8 m on your right).
	After another 120 m turn sharp left, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track. After another 95 m pass a seat (20 m on your right). After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track.
	After another 185 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

An optional side trip to get a different view of the bridge.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Lapstone Zig-Zag Walking Track. Then head down the steps (about 45 m long) Then head down the steps (about 25 m long)
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lapstone Zig-Zag & Knapsack Gully Bridge

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.6 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 270 m (plus an extra 310 m along side route) from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	270 m + 310 m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Penrith Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 27 July
  
  19°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning. Light winds.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Sunday 28 July
  
  6°C → 15°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon and evening.
  
  Monday 29 July
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Tuesday 30 July
  
  4°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, with possible small hail along the coastal fringe. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 31 July
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 August
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Friday 2 August
  
  7°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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