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Loftus loop via Rawson Parade Trail

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New South Wales

Loftus loop via Rawson Parade Trail

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Loftus loop via Rawson Parade Trail

01:41

6.17km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Royal National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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561 m

Rawson Parade Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rawson Parade is a dirt, double-track road that parallels and old railroad. It's a shared-use path so expect to see hikers, bikers, and the occasional vehicle. The trail itself is …

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2.78 km

Temptation Creek Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

You'll need to look between the trees and brush, but there is a nice view from here as you approach the ledge. There's also a trail down to Temptation Creek, if you're up for a challenge.

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5.59 km

Follow a small spur trail from Florence Parade and you'll come to this viewpoint over the Hacking River. In fact there are a series of viewpoints along the ridge with some of them providing access down to the river.

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6.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

1.19 km

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

17°C

6°C

58 %

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