Lynchs Loop Trail

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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	(-33.9062238,147.9519275)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Mid Western Highway, B64, Piney Range. Turn on to Lynchs Road then drive for 4.3 km Turn right onto Back Piney Range Road and drive for another 8.7 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Basin Gully Track.
	After another 220 m (at the intersection of Lynch's Walk & Basin Gully Track) turn left, to head along Lynch's Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to a lookout with great views of the valley. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 950 m continue straight, to head along Lynch's Walk.
	After another 400 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Lynch's Walk & Small Basin Gully continue straight, to head along Lynch's Walk.
	After another 180 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Lynch's Walk & Small Basin Gully continue straight, to head along Lynch's Walk.
	After another 115 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Lynch's Walk & Small Basin Gully continue straight, to head along Lynch's Walk.
	After another 210 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Lynch's Walk & Basin Gully continue straight, to head along Lynch's Walk.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Basin Gully Track & Lynch's Walk) veer right, to head along Basin Gully Track.
	After another 40 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Basin Gully Track & Basin Gully continue straight, to head along Basin Gully Track. After another 100 m (at the intersection of Basin Gully Track & Lynch's Walk) continue straight, to head along Basin Gully Track.
	After another 220 m come to the end.

Side trip to a lookout with great views of the valley.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Lynch's Walk. After another 215 m come to a viewpoint.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 215 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lynchs Loop Trail

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	2.4 km
Time	1 h to 2 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- West Wyalong Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of frost and the chance of fog this morning, mainly in the south. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then tending south to southwesterly in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 18 and 22.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 2:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  0°C → 23°C
  Early frost. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog in the south in the early morning. Areas of morning frost. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then tending north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 2 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  5°C → 23°C
  Becoming windy. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning frost on the southern slopes. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then tending west to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 28.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  3°C → 19°C
  Becoming cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning frost in the south. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 24.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  5°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  5°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  3°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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