Red Cedar 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 Brindle Creek Road & Red Cedar Loop, Border Ranges. (-28.3779763,153.068167)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Summerland Way, The Risk, head north along Gradys Creek Road; After 11.2km, turn right on to Simes Road Gradys Creek. After another 3.2km, turn left on to Forest Road Lynchs Creek. After another 4.7km, continue straight along Tweed Range Scenic Drive Border Ranges. After another 6.1km, turn left on to Brindle Creek Road Border Ranges. After another 1.7km, come to the trackhead on Brindle Creek Road Border Ranges.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from at the intersection of Brindle Creek Road & Red Cedar Loop, Border Ranges) by heading west along Red Cedar Loop. You will also find a picnic tableand a parking area here. There is a picnic table is at the start. There is a parking area is at the start.
	After another 200m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Red Cedar Loop) bear right, to follow Red Cedar Loop.
	After another 350m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Red Cedar Loop.
	After another 200m you come to the end at the intersection of Brindle Creek Road & Red Cedar Loop, Border Ranges.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	750m
Time	20 mins to 40 mins

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	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)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later tonight. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast later tonight. Light winds.
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Rain easing.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:30am to 1:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Sunny morning. The chance of morning fog in the north. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  10°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Thursday 24 July
  
  10°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Border Ranges National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: vegetation fallen on walking track remain vigilant
  The Booyong Walking track currently has some large trees down, it is passable but please remain vigilant. Works are being programmed as soon as possible. For more information contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 0266320000
  
  Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks
  The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.
  The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.
  Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.
  
  Safety alerts: Vegetation works being carried out on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle creek loop Road
  The Tweed Range Scenic Drive and the Brindle Creek Loop road are currently open and suitable for 2WD vehicles. We are conducting vegetation maintenance where our machines maybe on the wrong side of the road. All works will be completed with traffic control, please be cautious and listen to the advice given from staff. Take care and drive safely.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 0266320000
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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