4 /5 R Kaysar: We did the Sphinx Track through the bush and back up via Sphinx Trail, which is more or less a Fire Trail, total loop is appx 2.7km, this loop is technically not available on the track signs for reasons below.
The Track starts off the left and is mainly a descent down to Cowans Creek. The Sphinx Track is visible albeit bushy and involves going down a number of steep steps till you reach a tranquil and peaceful creek, just find a spot away from the mangroves to enjoy the peace & quiet.
Once you finish taking in the creek views, you’ll have to muster some courage and strength to climb up a steep, and completely unpaved, and off-track area to reach the very end of the Sphinx Trail. Looking up, you’ll see a very large cliff, you’ll need to climb over this to reach the fire trail. I won’t recommend this to someone without some level of basic climbing experience, otherwise just walk back the same way you came.
If you took the plunge to climb, you’ll arrive at the end of the Sphinx Trail which will set you up on your return trip back to the parking lot, the fire trail return is again a very steep uphill battle but it’s all along a gravel road.
