Dunn's River Falls below the Bogue II watershed; this is a regional context image, not the forest trail itself. Photo: Dr. Thomas Liptak / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
What to expect
A forest route through a 455-hectare reserve containing white-sand rivers, forest habitat, and remnants associated with the Belmont Great House property.
Trail summary
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Distance
- 10 km (10 km event route)
- Estimated duration
- Allow 4-6 hrs
- Elevation
- Not published
- Route type
- Not recorded
- Trail status
- Caution
- Guide
- Required
- River crossing
- Present
Online source checked 31 July 2026. Field conditions have not been independently verified.
Access and planning
Trailhead
Published event access is through Forestry Department arrangements in the Bogue II Forest Reserve.
Access
Forestry confirms a 10 km Forest Trek route, but the public page is event-specific and does not establish routine self-guided access. Obtain permission and current route details first.
Parking
No independent public parking arrangement is confirmed.
Hazards and equipment
Known hazards
- Remote forest terrain
- River and wet-ground sections
- Unconfirmed wayfinding outside organised events
Footwear
Supportive hiking footwear suitable for wet forest ground.
Bring
- At least 2 litres of water
- Rain protection
- Sun and insect protection
Preparation
Contact the Forestry Department before planning this route and use an authorised guide outside an organised Forest Trek.
Conditions can change rapidly. This information is advisory and does not guarantee trail safety.
Research source
This listing was prepared from the source below. A source check confirms published information, not current on-the-ground safety or access.
Forestry Department — Return to Bogue II