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Carlotta Arch
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Carlotta’s Arch Track

From Caves House, this short but relatively steep trail goes up to Carlotta’s Arch, enjoying fantastic views out over Blue Lake, the Jenolan Valley and River. Back at Caves House, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a milkshake in the bistro. For those in Jenolan primarily do a caves tour, this is a great walk to add a little bit of variety to your day.

Total climbing: 95m

828 m Return
30 mins

Moderate track

McKeowns Valley Lookdown Walk

Following the ridge above the Jenolan River, this walk enjoys great views of the valley along its course. From the various lookouts along the way, it is possible to see the Six Foot Track across the valley. Caves House is a great spot to start and end the walk with a relaxing hot drink or snack.

Total climbing: 220m

2.2 km Return
1 hr 9 mins

Moderate track

McKeowns Valley Walk

Exploring the Jenolan River, this track makes for one of the more beautiful walks in the Jenolan area as it winds its way along the creek bed. High cliffs on either side form an amazing valley, and there are views of the caves as well as a great spot to break at the campsite.

Total climbing: 224m

3.1 km Return
1 hr 30 mins

Hard track

McKeowns Valley Circuit

Looping around the northern bush tracks surrounding Jenolan Caves, this walk explores a variety of different environments, up on the ridges and down along the river. The campsite is a great spot to break and enjoy the quiet, at one of the less-frequented areas of the park. Be sure to allow time to enjoy the views from up on the ridge and especially of Carlotta’s Arch. Watch out for stinging nettles down on the river.

Total climbing: 347m

3.5 km Circuit
2 hrs

Hard track

Jenolan Cottages to Caves

This is a great walk for those staying at Jenolan Cottages and wanting to walk to the Caves. Following the well-maintained and signposted Six Foot Track, there are great views and a variety of environments to enjoy. Be sure to notice the buildings surrounding Caves House as you come into the Jenolan Area. To finish the walk, Caves House is a great spot to sit and have a cup of coffee before exploring the caves or heading back to the cottages.

Total climbing: 103m

4.6 km One way
2 hrs

Hard track

Six Foot Track

This classic walk takes you from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves via a historic horse route. The walk travels mainly along well-maintained service tracks and explores Nellie’s Glen, Megalong Valley, Cox’s River, Black Range, and Jenolan. There are well established and popular campsites along the way.

Total climbing: 2066m

44.8 km One way
3 Days

Hard track

Six Foot Track (Alum Creek Reserve)

The Six Foot Track is a classic walk which takes you from the Explorers Tree in Katoomba out to the amazing Jenolan Caves. This walk stays the night in Alum Creek Reserve before tackling the long hill up to Black Range Road. The walk is a classic and normally done in 3 days, this two day option is for the fit and keen.

Total climbing: 2066m

44.8 km One way
2 Days

Hard track

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Carlotta Arch

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Carlotta’s Arch

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joining the main track at Jenolan Caves

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Walking along path west of Carlotta Arch

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The end of the 6 ft track

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The view of the western valley

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The track between Carlotta’s Arch and the Carpark Intersection

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Blue Lake

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Flowers along the track

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Steps down below Carlotta’s Arch

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Blue Lake through Carlotta’s Arch

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Carlotta’s Arch

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Deformity on gum tree

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Footpath above the grand Arch area

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View of Blue Lake from the Six Foot Track

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Start of River Walk

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View down to Caves House

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DeBurghs Bridge

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View of Caves House

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Path over the top of the Grand Arch

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Caves house from the near the end of the Six Foot Track

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