Border Loop Walk

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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	(-28.3480858,152.9647368)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Mount Lindesay Highway, 13, T16 Turn on to Running Creek Road then drive for 3 km Keep right onto Running Creek Road and drive for another 85 m Turn slight right onto Running Creek Road and drive for another 23 km Turn right onto Border Loop Road and drive for another 540 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Spiral Loop lookout with great views of the Gradys Creek Valley. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Start. Find the sign at the start.
	After another 10 m veer left. Find the toilet at the start.
	After another 65 m veer right. After another 190 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
	After another 185 m continue straight. After another 175 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long) After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 105 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) After another 130 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long) After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 110 m continue straight. After another 185 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
	After another 190 m veer left.
	After another 65 m veer right.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Spiral Loop lookout with great views of the Gradys Creek Valley. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 10 m come to the end.

Side trip to Spiral Loop lookout with great views of the Gradys Creek Valley.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start. Find the sign at the start. Find the toilet at the start. After another 55 m come to "Spiral Loop Lookout".
	Continue another 0 m to find Spiral Loop Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 60 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Border Loop Walk

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.6 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

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)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 10 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	10 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  27°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending south to southwesterly in the early afternoon then tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  19°C → 27°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  5 → 30mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h before dawn. Overnight temperatures falling to around 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  20°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north. Winds southerly 25 to 40 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  16°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  16°C → 32°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 22 January
  
  19°C → 37°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Thursday 23 January
  
  22°C → 34°C
  Possible shower developing.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower developing.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Border Ranges National Park alerts
  Hazard reduction burns: Terrace Creek HR
  There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 09/08/2024. The fire is called Terrace Creek HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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