		Length	588 m
Time	30 mins
.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

		Length	3.1 km
Time	2 hrs
.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass

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Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass

This is a magnificent overnight walk, allowing time to really explore the area. Enjoying views of Victoria Falls and other cascades makes a great way to start this walk. The campsite of Burra Korain Flats is not as popular as Acacia Flats, enhancing the serenity of the Grose Valley. The walk out via Pierces Pass is steep, with the great views encouraging regular photo stops (especially when you need an excuse to catch your breath).* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

Free Beacon Hire

A Personal Locating Beacon (PLB) is a hand-held device that, when triggered, sends a message to the emergency services with your location. The emergency services staff can then look at your trip intention forms and decide how best to help you. In the Blue Mountains, you can borrow these for no charge, just complete this Trip intention form, and a borrowing form. The device can be picked up from:
NPWS Office – Govetts Leap Rd Blackheath – 9am to 4pm 7 days Ph: 02 4787 8877
Katoomba Police Station – 217 Katoomba St Katoomba – Anytime Ph: 02 4782 8199
Springwood Police Station – 4 Jerseywold Avenue Springwood – Anytime Ph: 02 4751 0299
More info.

(0km) Victoria Falls Rd car park → Victoria Falls Lookout

100 m
2 mins
0m
-15m

Moderate track

From the car park, this walk follows the sign to ‘Grose Valley Lookout’ down the hill. The walk then winds down some steps for approximately 50m to a lookout.

Victoria Falls Lookout

Victoria Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains NP, has an easterly aspect over the Grose Valley. Although the lookout is named after the wonderful Victoria Falls, there are no views of the falls from this lookout.

(0.1km) Victoria Falls Lookout → Int. Victoria Creek Cascades and Victoria Falls Tracks

1.3 km
39 mins
24m
-358m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk heads past the ‘Victoria Falls’ sign, down the hill. It leads across the hill for a short while before turning right and following the steps downhill for approximately 100m. The track then tends left, steeply down through a rocky outcrop, then continues winding across the hill under rocky outcrops (on the right). The track winds left, down through the rock again, to steeply zigzag down the hill for some time, moving away from the rocky outcrop, into ferns and more grassy undergrowth. The track heads steeply down towards the sound of the cascades at the signposted intersection.

(1.38km) Int. Victoria Creek Cascades and Victoria Falls Tracks → Victoria Creek Cascades

90 m
3 mins
14m
0m

Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Cascades’, heading towards the noise of the falling water. It follows the hillside through the rainforest vegetation to the creek bank. The track then continues over the slippery rocks to the bottom of the falls. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Victoria Cascades

Victoria Cascades, Blue Mountains NP, is a shorter run of water than the larger Victoria Falls. These cascades rush over a slope of rock to continue down to Victoria Falls. The cascades, made by Victoria Creek, are worth a look on your way down to Victoria Falls. However, on a a trip up from Victoria Falls, these smaller cascades may be somewhat overshadowed by the larger falls.

(1.38km) Int. Victoria Creek Cascades and Victoria Falls Tracks → Int. Top of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks

20 m
0m
-2m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Burra Korain Flat’, heading down the stairs for a short distance to another signposted intersection.

(1.39km) Int. Top of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks → Top of Falls

20 m
1 mins
1m
-1m

Hard track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Top of Falls’ sign, down the hill to Victoria Creek. The track then turns left, descending steeply on some rocks. This walk continues downstream along a rockshelf to the top of Victoria Falls. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

(1.39km) Int. Top of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks → Int. Bottom of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks

100 m
2 mins
0m
-19m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Burra Korain Flats’ heading up the hill and then down to a railing, overlooking the Victoria Falls. The track then winds down the slippery hillside, descending to an intersection in front of a large, mossy rock.

(1.49km) Int. Bottom of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks → Victoria Falls

50 m
2 mins
13m
0m

Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, the track follows the hillside towards the sound of a waterfall, keeping the creek some distance below to your left. The track soon opens out onto the cliff of the waterfall. The track then swings around the right-hand side to go up the scree slope to venture behind the waterfall. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a large waterfall dropping over a grey rock overhang. The cascade is produced by Victoria Creek dropping over the approximately-15m cliffs. A scree slope leads up behind the falls, and below the falls the rocks are very slippery. These falls are well worth a visit, with the great views from the top of the falls, and the accessibility of the bottom of the falls, making a great trip.

(1.49km) Int. Bottom of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks → Burra Korain Flat Camping Area

1.3 km
29 mins
22m
-126m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the track downhill towards the creek, keeping the creek to you right, so soon come to a clearing beside the creek. Here the walk crosses the creek to find a sign pointing to ‘Burra Korain Flat’ (visible before crossing the creek). (This creek may be impassable after rain). The walk turns left to follow the ‘Burra Korain Flat’ sign downhill, keeping the creek to your left for over 1km. The track winds and undulating through ferns and rocky outcrops, to open out into the Burra Korain Flat Camping Area, which is signposted.

Burra Korain Flat Camping Area

Burra Korain Flat Camping Area, Blue Mountains NP, is a small clearing between the Victoria Creek and Grose River. The campsite is well signposted and has nice sitting logs and plenty of space for a few tents. Water can be accessed from either river or creek but should be treated before use.

End of day 1

This is the planned overnight stay for the end of day 1, happy camping.

(2.84km) Burra Korain Flat Camping Area → Int. Pierces Pass and Grose River Tracks

3.9 km
1 hr 50 mins
312m
-415m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From the campsite, this walk heads down the hill to the creek and then across it. The track continues up through a grassy area to a clearing with a fireplace and BBQ and a sign to ‘Acacia Flat’.
Continue straight: From the camping area, this walk follows the ‘Acacia Flats’ sign down to the creek. The track crosses the creek and continues along the right-hand bank, heading downstream. The track then undulates and winds on the right side of the creek for approximately 3km in a south-easterly direction. The track crosses a number of creeks, and continues undulating along the south side of the Grose River to an intersection, with a sign pointing back to Burra Korain.

(6.73km) Int. Pierces Pass and Grose River Tracks → Pierces Pass car park

2.1 km
1 hr 23 mins
496m
-22m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down into the creek bed, in the unsignposted direction (ie neither towards ‘Burra Korain’ nor ‘Acacia Flats’). The track heads upstream for approximately 20m, where it crosses to the other side. The track crosses to the right of a small pool, which is above a small rocky section of the creek. The track then heads up from the creek to begin steeply climbing up the stairs, then follows the top of the spur for some time. The track tends left across the hill as the spur line widens, then the walk meanders up along the hillside for approximately 400m. As the vegetation becomes scattered with boulders, the track turns in to the cliffs of Pierces Pass. The vegetation becomes thicker and darker under the rainforest vegetation as the track leads between the cliff lines. The walk leads up many stairs to an intersection approximately 10m before the roots of a large upturned tree, with the creek below to the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, past the roots of the upturned tree. The track continues to wind up the hill and below a rocky outcrop. The track tends left out of the gully to come up to the car park.

Pierces Pass

Pierces Pass, Blue Mountains NP, is a passage through the cliffs from the Bells Line of Road. The pass is popular with rock climbers, who use it as an access track to the cliffs.

Maps for the Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Mount Wilson	1:25 000 Map Series	89301N MOUNT WILSON	NSW-89301N
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass

Daily actual walking time estimates

Day	Walking Time	Length
1	1 hr 18 mins	3 km
2	3 hrs 13 mins	6 km

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	8.9 km
		Time	2 Days
		.
Grade 5/6 Experienced only	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 7km of this walk is very steep, whilst the remaining 1.8km has short steep hills.

Quality of track

4.4km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 3.9km follows a rough unclear track. The remaining (590m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

5km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 3.5km has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (100m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 8km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 590m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 560m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (40m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass walk starts at the Victoria Falls Rd car park (gps: -33.573667, 150.29213)
Your main transport option to Victoria Falls Rd car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass ends at the Pierces Pass car park (gps: -33.570115, 150.33863)
Your main transport option to Pierces Pass car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

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Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
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Wind Cave

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Wind Cave

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(0km) Anvil Rock Trail → Wind Cave

200 m
5 mins
4m
-10m

Easy track

Getting there. Drive along the Great Western Hwy to Blackheath (West of Katoomba). Near the train station you will see a signpost pointing to Pulpit rock on Hat Hill Road. Follow Hat Hill Road – After about 2km it turns into a dirt road. Continue along the main road for almost another 6.5 km following the signs to Anvil Rock. There is a carpark at the end of the road.

From car park, this walk follows the sign, pointing to wind eroded cave. The track heads around the large rock and cliff face, and soon comes to a very tall cave.

Maps for the Wind Cave walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Mount Wilson	1:25 000 Map Series	89301N MOUNT WILSON	NSW-89301N
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Wind Cave bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wind Cave

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	400 m
		Time	15 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 200m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 200m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 200m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 200m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 200m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 200m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wind Cave walk starts and ends at the Anvil Rock Trail (gps: -33.595841, 150.33715)
Your main transport option to Anvil Rock Trail is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

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Weather Forest

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Cliff Top Track

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Cliff Top Track

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Govetts Leap Lookout

Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park[3], there are also toilets[4]

[Toilet Accessible]

and picnic shelters[5]

[Picnic Shelter]

nearby.

(0km) Govetts Leap Lookout → Barrow Lookout

700 m
17 mins
22m
-84m

Hard track

From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill, following the sign to ‘Evans Lookout’ and keeping the Grose Valley below on the left. The track rises for approximately 400m and then heads down the hillside. The walk zigzags down the hill, with stairs, and then crosses a creek with cement steppingstones, coming to a signposted intersection on the other side.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the winding stairs towards the cliffs. The soon comes to the railed Barrow Lookout, where there is a bench seat.

Barrow Lookout

Barrow Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks down to Govetts Leap falls and across the Grose Valley. The lookout is fenced and has a bench seat to rest.

(0.7km) Barrow Lookout → Evans Lookout toilets

2.1 km
53 mins
165m
-104m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk heads up the stairs, keeping the valley below on the left. The walk winds up the stairs for quite some time, then flattens out along the cliff top. This walk continues along the flat for approximately 100m before climbing up more stairs for approximately 200m, to a bench seat at the intersection. If the track begins to descend after the bench seat, then you have gone too far.
Veer left: From the intersection at the bench seat, this walk heads down the hill, with the valley on the left. The track flattens out for approximately 100m before swinging right, into a gully. The track climbs out of the gully and continues to undulate around the hillside for approximately 500m. The track then descends steeply into ‘Haywards Gully’ which has a boardwalk bridge. This walk follows the wooden boardwalk for approximately 30m, then continues along a flat, dirt track for approximately 60m. The track then climbs up the hill for approximately 100m to Evans Lookout car park.

Hayward Gully

Hayward Gully, Blue Mountains National Park, is named after the first white man, William Hayward, to reach the floor of Govetts Gorge, in 1847. The area is a small gully along the Cliff Top Walk between Evans Lookout and Barrows Lookout. The gully is a quiet place, with a bench seat to enjoy the flora and fauna, and views through the trees into the Grose Valley.

(2.8km) Evans Lookout toilets → Evans Lookout

270 m
7 mins
17m
-38m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the car park, the walk heads to the other end of the car park (towards the lookouts), to the intersection on the left of the information sign.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill for approximately 30m to the intersection (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill to the railed lookout approximately 20m down, towards the cliff edge.
Turn around: From Valley View Lookout, this walk heads up the hill approximately 20m to the sign marked intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Evans Lookout’ sign along the hillside, keeping the cliffs to the left of the track. The walk heads along the flat track for approximately 100m to the tarmac surface of Evans Lookout.

Evans Lookout

Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the spectacular Grose Valley, with its deep gorges, green forest and prominent cliff lines. The fenced lookout is at the end of Evans Lookout Road. There is a rock shelter hut and toilets.

(3.07km) Evans Lookout → Evans Lookout car park

80 m
3 mins
20m
0m

Moderate track

Turn sharp right: From the lookout, this walk heads up the hill towards a stone shelter. The track continues past the stone shelter and away from the cliff line, to soon arrive at the car park.

Maps for the Cliff Top Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Cliff Top Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cliff Top Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3.2 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.3km of this walk has short steep hills and another 700m is very steep. The remaining (180m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 2.8km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 340m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 2.8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 390m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 3.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.9km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 300m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Cliff Top Track walk starts at the Govetts Leap Lookout (gps: -33.627964, 150.31135)
Your transport options to Govetts Leap Lookout are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Cliff Top Track ends at the Evans Lookout car park (gps: -33.646554, 150.3254)
Your main transport option to Evans Lookout car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

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Grand Canyon, Cliff Top and Braeside Walks

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Grand Canyon, Cliff Top and Braeside Walks

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(0km) Neates Glen car park → Neates Glen car park sign

640 m
18 mins
13m
-151m

Moderate track

From Neates Glen car park, this walk heads down the stairs following the ‘Grand Canyon Track’ signs. The track zigzags many times down the hillside, with the surrounding vegetation becoming more like a rainforest, before the track comes to a railing. From this railing, the track winds down more stairs to a second railing that crosses over a creek. The track continues to wind down the right side (with creek on the left) of the canyon. The track follows the creek down past a few mossy overhangs of rock to cross a boardwalk bridge before the canyon opens up. The canyon opens onto a densely vegetated area which leads the track to a creek crossing and a sign pointing back up to ‘Neates Glen carpark ‘.

Neates Glen

Neates Glen, Blue Mountains NP, is a deep little valley with a creek running through it. Neates Glen is part of the Grand Canyon Track and offers a nice sample of rainforest before entering the Grand Canyon itself.

(0.64km) Neates Glen car park sign → Rotunda

540 m
14 mins
31m
-53m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the sign, this walk heads away from the creek and car park, following a short section of a rock shelf to round the corner of the hill. The track contours around the hill for a little while passing under a few rock overhangs, before winding steeply down the hill into the canyon. The track heads down the cliffs by stairs to a signposted intersection in front of a sandy rock overhang, the Rotunda.

Rotunda

The Rotunda, Blue Mountains NP, is an area on Greaves Creek where the cliff has been carved out to form an overhang, over a sand beach within the Grand Canyon. The Rotunda is a great area for a rest and a snack, especially on a hot day.

(1.18km) Rotunda → Evans Lookout

2.7 km
1 hr 23 mins
314m
-212m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Evans Lookout’, winding around the side of the canyon under the rock overhangs. The track soon passes through a small rockfall tunnel, and then passes behind a waterfall to continue around the railed canyon track for approximately 500m, coming to a railing bridge in front of another waterfall.
Continue straight: From the waterfall, this walk continues to contour around the canyon wall, keeping it on the right of the track. The track does so for quite some time before winding down deeper into the canyon after rounding a hill. The track winds down to a signposted intersection. From here, the track crosses the creek a few times before turning left at a rock overhang then crossing the creek again. The track quickly winds through the creek before passing over a bridge and continuing down the canyon. After approximately 200m, the track winds past a pool in the creek to then come to a signposted rock in a creek.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk crosses the creek to another sign, pointing up the stairs to Evans Lookout. The walk climbs these stairs, up through the gap in the cliffs. The walk heads up the gully on stone cut steps which are soon met by a railing for a short while, and then up a set of wooden steps to the intersection with several signs.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Evans Lookout’ arrow[1] up the hill, weaving around boulders. The track then tends left before climbing up the stairs, through a pass in the rock, to Evans Lookout.

Evans Lookout

(3.87km) Evans Lookout → Evans Lookout toilets

140 m
4 mins
21m
0m

Moderate track

Turn sharp left: From the lookout, this walk heads up the hill towards a stone shelter. The track continues past the stone shelter and away from the cliff line, to soon arrive at the car park.
Continue straight: From the information sign, the walk heads around Evans Lookout car park to the toilets at the opposite end (away from the cliffs).

Hayward Gully

(4km) Evans Lookout toilets → Barrow Lookout

2.1 km
53 mins
104m
-165m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the car park, this walk heads past the toilets, away from the road and car park. The track descends the hill for approximately 100m to a flat area of approximately 60m. The track then becomes boardwalk for 30m, across a bridge in ‘Haywards Gully’. The track continues to undulate around the hillside for approximately 500m, then drops into a gully and climbs out again. The track tends left, out of the gully, to a bench seat on the left, the intersection. If the track begins to descend after the bench seat, you have gone too far.
Veer right: From the bench seat, this walk heads down along the cliff top with the valley below on the right. The track descends some stairs for approximately 200m to flatten out for 100m or so before descending some more stairs, to ‘Barrow Lookout’.

Barrow Lookout

Barrow Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks down to Govetts Leap falls and across the Grose Valley. The lookout is fenced and has a bench seat to rest.

Govetts Leap (falls)

Govetts Leap, is a waterfall in the Blue Mountains National Park. The fall is fed by Govetts Leap Brook which runs over the cliff into the Grose Valley. The falls are best viewed from Govetts Leap and Barrow Lookouts. Leap is a scots dialect word for cataract or waterfall.

(6.1km) Barrow Lookout → Braeside Picnic Area

1.2 km
22 mins
54m
-10m

Hard track

Continue straight: From Barrow Lookout, this walk heads down the stairs towards Bridal Veil Falls and the creek in the valley. The walk soon comes to a signposted intersection, above cement stepping stones in the creek.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Braeside Walk’ sign, up the stream, along the rocky track. The walk leads approximately 100m, to then go down to the creek. The stepping stones are followed up stream to a set of stairs. This walk climbs the stairs and continues south-west for approximately 100m to find some overhead power lines.
The walk continues upstream, passing an overgrown track on the left (which heads underneath power lines on the left to join up with a management trail above on the hill). This track is passed, as the brook is followed for approximately 100m, passing some large boulders on the right as the track continues approximately 500m to the Braeside Picnic Area.

Braeside Picnic Area

Braeside Picnic Area, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small picnic area on the southern end of the Braeside walking track. The picnic area has a bench table and stone barbeque. The picnic area is situated next to a small weir and waterfall amongst the ferns.

(7.31km) Braeside Picnic Area → Int. Braeside Service Trail and Braeside Picnic Area

60 m
1 mins
8m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the weir and the barbeque, this walk heads up the hill, keeping the weir on the right of the track, soon reaching the stepping stones. The track tends right across the creek via the stepping stones. From the creek, this walk heads up the steps to the signposted intersection on the management trail.

(7.37km) Int. Braeside Service Trail and Braeside Picnic Area → Int. James Rd

1.2 km
24 mins
53m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the ‘Braeside Walk’ signposted intersection, this walk leaves the ‘Braeside Walk’ sign behind on the left as it continues along the service trail towards a waterfall. The track quickly swings left, passing the waterfall (on the left of the track) and continuing up the hill for approximately 400m. The track then tends right for approximately 100m, where is passes a service trail (which heads north). This walk continues south for approximately 600m to a large intersection.

(8.59km) Int. James Rd → Neates Glen car park

700 m
12 mins
5m
-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads towards the road, passing a house on the left. The walk continues along James Rd to then turn left onto Evans Lookout Rd. The road tends right, to then pass Victoria Rd on the right. Shortly after Victoria Rd, this walk comes to the Bush Rock Cafe (now closed) on the left.
Continue straight: From the Bush Rock Cafe(now closed), this walk heads along the road leaving the cafe behind on the left. The track continues down the road for a short time, passing Somerset Ave on the left, to then come to Neates Glen car park on the right.

Maps for the Grand Canyon, Cliff Top and Braeside Walks walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Grand Canyon, Cliff Top and Braeside Walks bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Grand Canyon, Cliff Top and Braeside Walks

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	9.3 km
		Time	4 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

4km of this walk has short steep hills and another 3.3km is very steep. Whilst another 1.9km has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 150m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 3.5km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 220m follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 150m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 3.2km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (370m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 3.4km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 8km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 850m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 2.8km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (840m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Grand Canyon, Cliff Top and Braeside Walks walk starts and ends at the Neates Glen car park (gps: -33.651464, 150.3146)
Your main transport option to Neates Glen car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Anvil Rock

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Anvil Rock

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(0km) Anvil Rock car park → Anvil Rock

230 m
4 mins
2m
-12m

Moderate track

From the signposted corner of the car park, the track exits the car park and initially skirts around a large sandstone rock. It then follows the top of a narrow ridge line. On the walk along the ridge, there are several nice rocky outcrops and glimpses of the Grose Valley. Before long, Anvil Rock will be visible (it is the one with the metal handrails that does look a little bit like an anvil). Nearer to the rock, there is a clear path around to the right. The walk follows the handrail and, once on the other side, there is a large lookout area with wonderful views of the Grose Valley. There is a basic fence around the lookout, but there are a number of potentially dangerous cliffs on this walk, so be careful.

Maps for the Anvil Rock walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Mount Wilson	1:25 000 Map Series	89301N MOUNT WILSON	NSW-89301N
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Anvil Rock bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Anvil Rock

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	460 m
		Time	15 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 230m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 230m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 230m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 230m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 230m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 230m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Anvil Rock walk starts and ends at the Anvil Rock car park (gps: -33.595846, 150.33714)
Your main transport option to Anvil Rock car park is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Pulpit Rock Track

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Pulpit Rock Track

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Govetts Leap Lookout

[Toilet Accessible]

and picnic shelters[5]

[Picnic Shelter]

nearby.

(0km) Govetts Leap Lookout → Horseshoe Falls Lookout

340 m
11 mins
23m
-62m

Hard track

From Govetts Leap Lookout, this walk heads down the stairs at the edge of the lookout, keeping the valley to the right. The walk then crosses a grassed area to a well-signposted intersection on the edge of the tree line.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down some stairs, keeping the valley to the right. The walk turns right over a bridge, continuing around the hillside to drop down onto a viewing area and intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down steep stairs, keeping the valley to the right. The track then winds along the cliff top until coming to an intersection, near Horseshoe Falls Lookout.

Horseshoe Falls Lookout

Horseshoe Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small fenced lookout. There are views down to Horseshoe Falls and across the Grose Valley.

(0.34km) Horseshoe Falls Lookout → Int. Popes Glen Trk and Pulpit Rock Trk

140 m
4 mins
10m
-26m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the cliff top towards Horseshoe Falls, with the valley below to the right. The track winds for some time around the hillside, to a lookout on the right, before continuing around to a railing some steep stairs. The stairs lead to Popes Glen Creek, where the track continues through the ferns to meet a street sign.

Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls, Blue Mountains National Park, are sourced by Popes Glen Creek which runs over the cliff into the Grose Valley. The Horseshoe Falls seem to be named after the shape of the valley into which they drop.

(0.47km) Int. Popes Glen Trk and Pulpit Rock Trk → Boyd Lookout

1.2 km
46 mins
204m
-148m

Moderate track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk heads across the creek, following the signs to ‘Pulpit Rock’. The track winds up the hill, reaching a railing which is followed around and under a cliff to Cripps Lookout, with views of Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls. This walk then continues along the hillside, with the valley below on the right. The track rounds into a gully and over a creek to rise out again up the hillside. It then follows the hillside for some time, leading in and out of gullys to a large railed lookout, Boyd Lookout.

Boyd Lookout

Boyd Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the Grose Valley with a spectacular view over Pulpit Rock to the east. It is an unfenced, informal lookout.

(1.68km) Boyd Lookout → Pulpit Rock lower Lookout

1.7 km
53 mins
134m
-269m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk leads along the hillside with the valley below on the right. The track passes by views of the Grose Valley on its right, and rocky outcrops on the left. It then swings to the right, around a hill, to head into a gully. The track continues around the gully to drop into a creek to continue to a sign marked intersection.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk goes down the stairs, following the sign to ‘Pulpit Rock’. The track heads down the hill to a flat area with awesome views over the Grose Valley.
Veer left: From the upper lookout, this walk heads down the long set of stairs towards Pulpit Rock (a bench seat is visible from here). The walk passes a side path (which leads to a cave) and continues down to the bench seat in the middle of the platform.
Continue straight: From the middle lookout seat, this walk heads to the end of the viewing area and heads down a set of stairs. The track follows a boardwalked section of track to a second similar viewing area with a seat. The walk then steeply descends a flight of metal stairs to a small viewing platform.

Pulpit Rock Lookout

Pulpit Rock Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the Grose Valley and back towards Blackheath, with Bridal Veil Falls and the Govetts Leap cliff edge in view. The lookout has many levels with the uppermost lookout having the easiest access.

(3.41km) Pulpit Rock lower Lookout → Pulpit Rock car park

410 m
16 mins
135m
-10m

Hard track

Turn around: From the bottom lookout, this walk heads up the metal railing to the viewing platform above the cliffs. The track continues past a seat in the middle of the viewing area, to head over a boardwalked section of track and up the stairs to the middle lookout, where there is a seat.
Continue straight: From the seat, this walk heads up the hill and away from the valley, passing a side track (which leads to a cave). The walk heads up more stairs before coming to a large viewing area on the left.
Veer right: From the lookout, this walk heads up the stairs, away from the valley, for approximately 30m to a signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs, following the ‘Carpark’ sign. The track flattens out before heading up another set of stairs, which pass a picnic shelter on your left. The walk also passes a trail to a toilet, then continues up another set of stairs to the car park, where there is a ‘Pulpit Rock Lookout’ trail[6] sign.

Maps for the Pulpit Rock Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Mount Wilson	1:25 000 Map Series	89301N MOUNT WILSON	NSW-89301N
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Pulpit Rock Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Pulpit Rock Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3.8 km
		Time	2 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

3.6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 180m is very steep. The remaining (35m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

3.7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 70m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (35m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

3.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 360m is clearly signposted. The remaining (70m) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 3.7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 70m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

3.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 300m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (70m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Pulpit Rock Track walk starts at the Govetts Leap Lookout (gps: -33.627976, 150.31134)
Your transport options to Govetts Leap Lookout are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Pulpit Rock Track ends at the Pulpit Rock car park (gps: -33.61801, 150.32846)
Your main transport option to Pulpit Rock car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

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Pierces Pass, Blue Gum Forest, Acacia Flats to Perrys Lookdown

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Pierces Pass, Blue Gum Forest, Acacia Flats to Perrys Lookdown

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If you can organise the car shuttle or taxi, this is a great day walk. The track descends from the walls of Pierces Pass into another world along the Grose River, with its tall Blue Gum Forest. The optional side trip to Acacia Flats provides a great place to stop for lunch, and a toilet stop, before climbing up to the brilliant views from Perrys Lookdown.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

Pierces Pass

Pierces Pass, Blue Mountains NP, is a passage through the cliffs from the Bells Line of Road. The pass is popular with rock climbers, who use it as an access track to the cliffs.

(0km) Pierces Pass car park → Int. Pierces Pass and Grose River Tracks

2.1 km
1 hr 23 mins
22m
-496m

Hard track

From the car park, this walk heads down the hill tending right, to follow the creek. The track then follows the line of the creek, which drops away quickly before the track winds under a rocky outcrop. The track then winds to pass a tree which ends with a large step at the roots of the upturned tree, marking the intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, with the creek below on the right. The track becomes lighter as the rainforest vegetation gives way, and the track leads away from the cliff lines of Pierces Pass. The track then descends across the hillside for approximately 400m to tend right onto a narrowing spur line. The track is quite steep in places as it makes its way down to the creek flats. From where the track meets the creek flats, the walk then leads through the low vegetation to the creek. The track crosses the creek to head downstream for approximately 20m, then climbs off the creek flats and coming to an intersection with signposts pointing to ‘Burra Korain, Victoria Falls’ and ‘Acacia Flats’.

(2.12km) Int. Pierces Pass and Grose River Tracks → Blue Gum Forest intersection

4.9 km
1 hr 34 mins
110m
-184m

Experienced only

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Acacia Flats’[1], keeping the creek below on the left. The track continues for approximately 500m, undulating across the steep hillside. The terrain then begins to flatten out as the track leads onto a creek flat area. After a short while, a clearing with a fireplace is passed, on your right. The track continues to undulate along the hillside, with the creek to the left, for approximately 2km, to an area where the creek flats broaden. The track passes some more clearings with fire places, coming to a sign marked ‘Blue Gum Forest’. The track passes this sign and continues for approximately 500m to a well-signed intersection.

Blue Gum Forest

Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains NP, is a large stand of Eucalyptus deanei trees on the junction of the Grose River and Govetts Creek. The magnificent trees stand tall on the flats with low vegetation beneath. The trees of Blue Gum Forest represent the protection efforts of Myles Dunphy, who lead a group to raise the 130 pounds required to buy the Blue Gum Forest – quite a sum in 1931 during the depression – and save it from being cleared. The group were successful and the Blue Gum Forest is now protected within the Blue Mountains National Park. More info.

(7.02km) Blue Gum Forest intersection → Acacia Flats Camping Ground

610 m
10 mins
4m
-4m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign ‘Camping only at Acacia Flats’, heading downstream. The track tends right, away from the Grose River and towards the hills on the right. The walk then heads downhill and across a small creek, after which it meanders for approximately 100m before arriving at Acacia Flats camping area.

Acacia Flats Camping Ground

Acacia Flats Camping Ground, Blue Mountains NP, is situated on the floor of the Grose Valley between Perrys Lookdown and Lockley Pylon. The camp ground is approximately 50m from Govetts Creek and approximately 500m upstream from Blue Gum Forest. Acacia Flats Camping Ground is appropriately named after the dense population of Acacias found in this area. Acacia Flats is a wonderful area to camp with tall shady Blue Gums and level grass clearings which make for a great place to pitch a tent. There is a pit toilet and sitting logs to make camping more comfortable, and plenty of room for large groups. Water is available from Govetts Creek (treat before drinking).

(7.62km) Acacia Flats Camping Ground → Memorial Lookout

2.4 km
1 hr 34 mins
579m
-5m

Hard track

Turn around: From Acacia Flats camping area, this walk keeps the Grose River far on its right, and the majority of the camping areas to the left of the track. The track soon passes a burnt ‘Welcome to Acacia Flats Camping Area’ sign before continuing approximately 100m to a creek bed. The walk passes through the creek bed and then skirts around the base of the hill on the left and then continues to meander across the flats to the numerously signposted intersection with the Blue Gum Forest.
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Perrys Lookdown Track’ sign up the hill. The track heads uphill out of Blue Gum Forest, before tending right to more steeply climb the hill. As the track tends right, it heads up to the spur. When the track joins the spur, it turns left and heads up and continues winding for some time. The track continues up the spur to the cliffline, where it meets a set of steps and handrails. The walk climbs up large, steep steps, winding up through the pass to a memorial lookout at the top of the cliff.

(10.01km) Memorial Lookout → Perry’s Lookdown

270 m
9 mins
43m
-21m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From Memorial Lookout, the walk climbs the stairs, keeping the valley on the right, and then contours left around the hill. The track descends slightly before crossing a bridge, and then turns right before leading up the steps to the signposted intersection.
Turn sharp left: From the intersection, the walk follows the railed stairs up the hill for a short time until coming to Perry’s Lookdown – the lookout on the right.

Perry’s Lookdown

Perry’s Lookdown, Blue Mountains NP, has views over the Grose Valley, with Blue Gum Forest nearly directly below and Lockleys Pylon to the south. The lookout is presumably named after Captain William Perry, the Deputy Surveyor General who worked under the leadership of Sir Thomas Mitchell.

(10.29km) Perry’s Lookdown → Perry’s Lookdown car park and camping area

80 m
3 mins
16m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the lookout, the walk leads up the stairs (leaving the valley behind) to the dirt road and car park.

Maps for the Pierces Pass, Blue Gum Forest, Acacia Flats to Perrys Lookdown walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Mount Wilson	1:25 000 Map Series	89301N MOUNT WILSON	NSW-89301N
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Pierces Pass, Blue Gum Forest, Acacia Flats to Perrys Lookdown bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Pierces Pass, Blue Gum Forest, Acacia Flats to Perrys Lookdown

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	10.4 km
		Time	5 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 5/6 Experienced only	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

8km of this walk is very steep and another 1.2km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (800m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

4.9km of this walk follows a rough unclear track and another 3.5km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (2km) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 4.2km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 9km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.7km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 10km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 1.6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (450m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Pierces Pass, Blue Gum Forest, Acacia Flats to Perrys Lookdown walk starts at the Pierces Pass car park (gps: -33.570115, 150.33863)
Your main transport option to Pierces Pass car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Pierces Pass, Blue Gum Forest, Acacia Flats to Perrys Lookdown ends at the Perry’s Lookdown car park and camping area (gps: -33.599394, 150.34602)
Your main transport option to Perry’s Lookdown car park and camping area is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

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Pulpit Rock car park to Top Lookout

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Pulpit Rock car park to Top Lookout

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(0km) Pulpit Rock car park → Pulpit Rock Upper Lookout

320 m
9 mins
0m
-50m

Moderate track

From the car park, the walk follows the sign to ‘Pulpit Rock Lookout’[1], down the stairs from the car park. The track continues down to a shelter and toilet, and then steeply heads down another flight of stairs, before flattening out and then descending more stairs to the signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk goes down the stairs, following the sign to ‘Pulpit Rock’. The track heads down the hill to a flat area with awesome views over the Grose Valley.

Pulpit Rock Lookout

Maps for the Pulpit Rock car park to Top Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Mount Wilson	1:25 000 Map Series	89301N MOUNT WILSON	NSW-89301N
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Pulpit Rock car park to Top Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Pulpit Rock car park to Top Lookout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	630 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 320m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 320m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 270m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 50m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 320m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 320m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 270m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 50m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Pulpit Rock car park to Top Lookout walk starts and ends at the Pulpit Rock car park (gps: -33.61801, 150.32846)
Your main transport option to Pulpit Rock car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-prcpttl
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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And Walk

George Phillips Lookout walk

(0km) Govetts Leap Lookout Picnic Area → Govetts Leap Lookout

Very easy

Govetts Leap Lookout

(0km) Govetts Leap Lookout Picnic Area → George Phillips Lookout

Very easy

George Phillips Lookout

Maps for the George Phillips Lookout walk walk

Cross sectional view of the George Phillips Lookout walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the George Phillips Lookout walk

Accessibility summary information for the George Phillips Lookout walk

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Beauchamp Falls

(0km) Evans Lookout car park → Evans Lookout

Moderate track

Evans Lookout

(0.08km) Evans Lookout → Int. Grand Canyon and Rodriguez Pass Tracks

Hard track

(1.19km) Int. Grand Canyon and Rodriguez Pass Tracks → Beauchamp Falls

Hard track

Beauchamp Falls

Maps for the Beauchamp Falls walk

Cross sectional view of the Beauchamp Falls bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Beauchamp Falls

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass

Free Beacon Hire

(0km) Victoria Falls Rd car park → Victoria Falls Lookout

Moderate track

Victoria Falls Lookout

(0.1km) Victoria Falls Lookout → Int. Victoria Creek Cascades and Victoria Falls Tracks

Hard track

(1.38km) Int. Victoria Creek Cascades and Victoria Falls Tracks → Victoria Creek Cascades

Hard track

Victoria Cascades

(1.38km) Int. Victoria Creek Cascades and Victoria Falls Tracks → Int. Top of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks

Moderate track

(1.39km) Int. Top of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks → Top of Falls

Hard track

(1.39km) Int. Top of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks → Int. Bottom of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks

Hard track

(1.49km) Int. Bottom of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks → Victoria Falls

Hard track

Victoria Falls

(1.49km) Int. Bottom of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks → Burra Korain Flat Camping Area

Hard track

Burra Korain Flat Camping Area

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