Micalong Creek campsite to Barrois campsite

15 Jul

The waters of the cascading Micalong Creek provide the soundtrack for most of this walk through native forest, which is carpeted with wildflowers in spring and early summer.

Distance: 6.8 km
Grade: Medium

Nearest town: Tumut | 43 km to Barrois campsite

Dogs permitted: Yes
Cycling permitted: Yes

Walking notes

This is a stunning walk along the banks of Micalong Creek on a mixture of fire trail and single track. There are beautiful views upstream and downstream of Micalong Creek from the Micalong Creek bridge.

How to access the track

Micalong Creek Campsite / campsite is accessed via Four Trees Road off Wee Jasper Forest Road. Turn right off Four Trees Road at the bollard near the bottom of the hill and follow for approximately 3kms.This forest road is 4wd only and not suitable for winter.

Brindabella Road / The Track crosses the Brindabella Road 43kms from Tumut. Take the first left after Argalong Road to access the Track heading north. From there it is a short walk to Barrois campsite via single track. Take the first right after Argalong Road on the right onto Micalong Road to access the Track heading south. From there the Track is on Micalong Road until it reaches Micalong Swamp, which is crossed by a boardwalk. The Track can also be accessed off Argalong Road where it crosses Chinaman’s Creek via a boardwalk.