Elvina Bay Loop
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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The Elvina Bay circuit is a short but very diverse loop trail at West Head, with a secluded swimming hole, multiple cascades and waterfalls and nice Pittwater views. You can opt for a hard and partly off-track circuit, or an easier on-track loop...
Getting there
Parking area near the start of West Head Road (on the right)
Maps
9130-1S Mona Vale (1:25K).
Detailed topographical map recommended if doing off-track option - 1:25K map above or electronic map (eg. AllTrails)
Route/Trail notes
The off-track route take an unsigned bushwalking trail (Fredricks Track) to Lovetts Pool, then follows the unnamed creek down to a waterfall, and then along the top of the ridge and down a spur to Elvina Bay. Return via the Elvina Track (firetrail) or the bushwalking trail. See links below for more details and GPS files.
Permits/Costs
National Parks Entry Pass (or pay $13 at entry gate)
Other References
Track notes and photos of the partly "off track" route: https://hikingtheworld.blog/2019/06/23/elvina-bay-circuit-west-head/
Standard "on track" route: http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/ku-ring-gai-chase-national-park/elvina-bay-circuit.html
Guide to West Headv bushwalks for other tracks: https://hikingtheworld.blog/index-of-hikes/guide-to-west-head-bushwalks/
GPS Tracks
- No GPS available for this walk yet.
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