Summits Walking Track

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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	(-33.3445515,148.9821098)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Cargo Road, Cabonne Council. Turn on to Old Canobolas Road then drive for 5 km Turn right onto Mount Canobolas Road and drive for another 1.7 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the toilet at the start. Find the Mount Canobolas at the start.
	Veer right.
	After another 210 m turn sharp left. After another 390 m continue straight.
	After another 85 m continue straight. After another 305 m come to "Young Man Canobolas".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.1 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Summits Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.1 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 60 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	60 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Orange Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  25°C
  Cloud clearing.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower on and east of the ranges, most likely in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 27 to 33.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 5:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  10°C → 25°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower on and east of the ranges, most likely in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  10°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower on and east of the ranges in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 31.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  11°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers about the Blue Mountains, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
  
  Thursday 12 December
  
  10°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 13 December
  
  12°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Saturday 14 December
  
  12°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area alerts
  Safety alerts: Solid fuel fire ban
  A park solid fuel fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
  
  They're under direct control of an adult
  
  The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  
  There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
  
  If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the Central West Area Office (02 63327640), the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) pest control baiting
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program between Sunday 1 September 2024 and Saturday 1 March 2025 in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area. The program involves the use of Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For further information please call the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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