Chichester State Forest (near Barrington Tops)

[Kainas]

I am joining my friends on a weekend camping trip at Currawong Campsite in Chichester State Forest (which is just below/near Barrington Tops NP).

I am hoping to find some walks in the area but so far my searches have been fruitless. Even Wildwalks couldn't help me.

Does anyone have any knowledge of the area?

[kjbeath]

Yes not much. The Glowing-Mountaineer is a possibility, either walk part way and return or do it with a car shuffle (I'm not certain how long the drive is). If the distance is OK then a day at Gloucester Tops is an alternative,

The only other walk I know of is off-track, and that is Whispering Gully.

[Aaron4]

Are you close to careys peak trail. That might be an option .

[forest]

It's a bit of a drive from Currawong to Lagoon Pinch and the Corker Trail up to Carey's peak. Might be worth it. Awesome view from Carey's peak but you do need the reward of that after the long climb up the Corker.
The Corker is a great trail if you like hills. Either that or Williams River picnic area up to Rocky Crossing return. That's a lot flatter than the Corker. There's some okay info on the area on the NPWS website.

The Mountaineer-Glowang Trail might be easier to get too from where you will camp. I did an overnighter up to Gloucester falls a few years ago from the top of the Wangat Rd and I cannot say it was a great walk. Okay but not great. Not a lot of views and the track is pretty steep and up and down the whole way. That walk I'm 99% sure is a part of the Tops to Myall Heritage Trail. You might find some better information if you target your search around that a little.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/bar ... il/walking

[kjbeath]

The drive from Currawong to Lagoon Pinch would be less than an hour. The walk up the Corker to Careys Peak is excellent but about 900m ascent. An alternative easy walk is to start from the site of Barrington House and walk the track along the Williams River to Rocky Crossing and return.