Ingar Campsite Loop (2.5 km, Moderate) – Blue Mountains National Park

Overview

About Ingar Campsite Loop

Why go

A real circuit passes a named lookout and climbs the slopes of Mount Bedford.

Heads up

About 150 m of climbing in 2.5 km; the approach can be much longer than the loop.

Map & elevation

The route

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Elevation520–634 m

TrailheadIngar Campground-33.77111, 150.46268

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Plan your hike

Before you go

Parking

The loop starts beside Ingar Campground. NPWS lists parking at the Bedford Creek Trail turnoff from Murphy's Road and at the Tableland Road and Andersons Trail intersection; the 5 km and 13 km foot approaches from these points are outside the loop. Check current access before travel.

Safety

Creeks can flood after rain on the campground approaches. There is no drinking water or mobile reception at Ingar, and the short loop's markers and track condition are not documented.

3 active Blue Mountains alerts

ClosureRoads and tracks closed across Blue Mountains National ParkMany roads, fire trails and walking tracks across Blue Mountains National Park are closed; do not enter closed areas.Official details
CautionPark-wide solid-fuel fire banA park fire ban is active across Blue Mountains National Park: campfires and solid-fuel barbecues and stoves are prohibited. - Gas and electric cookers are permitted, subject to safety rules.Official details

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Murphys Glen Campground and Its Forest Wildlife

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“You're coming up on Murphys Glen campground, a small bush camp beneath tall blue gums and turpentines. Choose it for a forest overnight with a chance of seeing sugar gliders in the trees at dusk.”

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Hiking Ingar Campsite Loop

A short, uphill loopIngar Campsite Loop is a 2.

Ingar Campsite Loop is a 2.5 km circuit from beside Ingar Campground, climbing on Mount Bedford's slopes and passing Bedford Creek Lookout before returning to its start. It gains about 150 m in a short distance; allow roughly an hour. I'd choose it if you're staying at Ingar and want a compact hill walk, not a flat wander around camp.

Keep the walk-in separateThe 2.5 km loop does not include the approach to the campground.

The 2.5 km loop does not include the approach to the campground. NPWS lists a 5 km foot approach from the Bedford Creek Trail turnoff and a 13 km approach from the Andersons Trail intersection. Those are one way to camp; check current access information before setting out.

What the map tells youThe route forms a closed loop on an unpaved footpath, starting and ending beside the campground.

The route forms a closed loop on an unpaved footpath, starting and ending beside the campground. The park's visitor information doesn't describe this short loop by name or give details about markers or track conditions. Treat the mapped route as a guide, check what is marked on the ground, and be prepared for uncertain wayfinding.

Wildlife

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23 sightingsBrushtail PossumMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

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Ingar Campsite Loop