Starting from Solitary Restaurant on Cliff Drive in Leura, this track heads down to the historic Copelands Lookout, providing great views across Jamison Valley. Copelands Lookout is a fairly large lookout with a natural sandstone floor and hand-built sandstone walls. This one way of enjoying great views of the Jamison valley without the hustle and bustle of Echo Point. The walk also offers an optional side trip to the Bridal Veil Lookout, where you can see the falls by the same name.
Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands Lookout
20 mins
57 m
Moderate track
Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant
(0km) Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk → Int of Cliff Drive and Fossil Rock Track
50 m
1 mins
3m
-6m
Easy track
(0.05km) Int of Cliff Drive and Fossil Rock Track → Fossil Rock
20 m
1 mins
0m
-10m
Moderate track
Fossil Rock
(0.08km) Fossil Rock → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Copelands Lookout Track
40 m
1 mins
0m
-5m
Moderate track
(0.12km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Copelands Lookout Track → Bridal Veil Lookout
60 m
1 mins
1m
-14m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bridal Veil Lookout’ sign along the bush track, heading down the gentle hill through the bush. The walk steps up onto a rock shelf, following it for a short distance before coming to the signposted ‘Bridal Veil Lookout’. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Bridal Veil Lookout
(0.12km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Copelands Lookout Track → Copelands Lookout
170 m
4 mins
2m
-31m
Moderate track
Copelands Lookout
Maps for the Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands 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.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands Lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands 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 | 570 m | ||
Time | 20 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 | 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
Around 190m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 90m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 170m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 120m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 250m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 40m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 190m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 90m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 290m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 250m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 40m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands Lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands Lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands Lookout walk starts and ends at the Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk (gps: -33.721565, 150.31952)
Your transport options to Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/skartcl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Lockley Pylon
And Walk
Lockley Pylon
3 hrs 15 mins
338 m
Hard track
Lockley Pylon Track is an outstanding walk, offering some amazing views and interesting side trips. From Mt Hay Rd, the walk passes the prominent features of the Pinnacles (with an optional side trip exploring these) and climbs to Lockley Pylon, which gives 360-degree views of the Mt Hay area and Grose Valley. Another optional side trip to Fortress Canyon Waterfall is well worth the walk, with its contrasting plateau, cliff and valley features creating some breath-taking scenery.
(0km) Lockley car park → Middle Pinnacle
360 m
10 mins
46m
-3m
Moderate track
(0.36km) Middle Pinnacle → Mt Stead Trk
1.5 km
34 mins
72m
-68m
Hard track
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads around the large white rock (close to the intersection), soon coming to a small cave.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk keeps the Pinnacles above to the right of the track, passing the most northern Pinnacle before coming to an intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the Pinnacles. The track then descends a further 100m into a sandy and flat saddle, until the track rises out up the next hill. The track ascends the hill to gently undulate across the plateau, through the trees. The track then opens out onto a clearing where it continues up the hill for approximately 200m to the intersection on the next rise. The intersection is marked by a rocky outcrop to the left of the track.
(1.9km) Mt Stead Trk → Lockley Pylon
1.6 km
37 mins
82m
-76m
Moderate track
Turn around: From Mt Stead, this walk heads away from the rock feature on the knoll, to the intersection with the main track.
Turn left: From Mt Stead, this walk heads towards the surrounding valleys, leaving the rock feature behind on the left of the track. The track enters the tree line on the other side of the knoll and meanders through the trees for approximately 400m to open out onto a clearing. The track heads down through the clearing to pass to the right of two knolls. The track crosses the saddle and heads up the stairs on Lockley Pylon to a sign marked intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Lockley Pylon’ up the wooden stairs to the summit of Lockley Pylon. This is marked by a stone cairn.
Lockley Pylon
(3.47km) Lockley Pylon → Fortress Lookout
160 m
5 mins
0m
-46m
Experienced only
Maps for the Lockley Pylon 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 Lockley Pylon bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lockley Pylon
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 | 6.8 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
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, 3.4km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 2.1km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.3km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.
Signs
This whole walk, 3.4km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 3.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 3.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 3.4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Lockley Pylon walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Lockley Pylon walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Lockley Pylon walk starts and ends at the Lockley car park (gps: -33.651076, 150.37163)
Your main transport option to Lockley car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/lp
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Pool of Siloam
And Walk
Pool of Siloam
30 mins
68 m
Moderate track
This lovely walk takes you from the grassy area of Gordon Falls Reserve down through the lush vegetation and cliffs to the Pool of Siloam. The Pool and waterfall is an amazing place and cool place on warmer summer days. This walk is a great way to explore a part of the Blue Mountains after a picnic in the park and a chance to enjoy the cooler climate with the large fern trees.
Gorden Falls Reserve
(0km) Gordon Falls Reserve → Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track
250 m
10 mins
2m
-58m
Moderate track
(0.25km) Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track → Pool of Siloam
50 m
1 mins
1m
-7m
Moderate track
Pool of Siloam
Maps for the Pool of Siloam 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 Pool of Siloam bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Pool of Siloam
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 | 600 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
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 | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
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, 300m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 300m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 300m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 300m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 250m of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 45m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 300m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Pool of Siloam walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Pool of Siloam walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Pool of Siloam walk starts and ends at the Gordon Falls Reserve (gps: -33.724728, 150.33273)
Your transport options to Gordon Falls Reserve are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/pos
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Fortress Ridge Trail
And Walk
Fortress Ridge Trail
3 hrs
244 m
Moderate track
A fantastic return walk with stunning views, this track leads along the Fortress Ridge, out to the cliffs above the Grose Valley. The views from the lookout and along the trail are superb, with the sheer cliffs and a deep valley to put it all in perspective. The track is popular with canyoners, who use it to access Fortress Canyon.
(0km) Fortress Ridge car park → End of service trail
1.5 km
29 mins
48m
-36m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill in a northerly direction. The trail soon rises up a slight hill, passing low heath on the left before continuing up the hill. The walk then flattens out for approximately 200m before slowly rising up another hill for approximately 100m more, coming to an intersection with a smaller track on the left.
(1.47km) End of service trail → Western Trail Split
220 m
5 mins
11m
-1m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill of the knoll, keeping the rock feature to the left of the track. The track continues down the other side, soon coming to an intersection.
(1.69km) Western Trail Split → Fortress Canyon Entry Trk
270 m
6 mins
15m
-5m
Moderate track
(1.96km) Fortress Canyon Entry Trk → Fortress Canyon Exit Trk
1.6 km
33 mins
56m
-61m
Moderate track
(3.55km) Fortress Canyon Exit Trk → Fortress Ridge Lookout
130 m
3 mins
2m
-9m
Moderate track
Fortress Ridge
Maps for the Fortress Ridge Trail 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 Fortress Ridge Trail bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fortress Ridge Trail
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 | 7.4 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs | ||
. | |||
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, 3.7km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 3.7km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 3.7km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 3.7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 3.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 3.7km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Fortress Ridge Trail walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Fortress Ridge Trail walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Fortress Ridge Trail walk starts and ends at the Fortress Ridge car park (gps: -33.658099, 150.3642)
Your main transport option to Fortress Ridge car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/frxx
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd
And Walk
Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd
30 mins
44 m
Moderate track
This pleasant walk offers some scenic views on the way to the breath taking Golf Links Lookout. There are many steps on this worthwhile walk to one of the Blue Mountains’ gems. From the lookout there are grand views across the Jamison Valley, along Narrow Neck and to Mount Solitary. A great spot to stop and enjoy the view before heading back up the stairs.
(0km) End of Gladstone Rd → Golf Links Lookout
380 m
10 mins
0m
-44m
Moderate track
From the intersection, this walk steps over the small timber drain and continues down the gentle hill, soon passing a chair (on the left) and then heading down a series of steps to come to an intersection and the fenced ‘Golf Links Lookout’.
Golf Links Lookout
Maps for the Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd 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 Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd
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 | 752 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
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, 380m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 380m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 380m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 380m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 380m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 380m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd walk starts and ends at the End of Gladstone Rd (gps: -33.72607, 150.3389)
Your transport options to End of Gladstone Rd are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gllxx
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Federal Pass Walking Track
And Walk
Federal Pass Walking Track
5 hrs
989 m
Hard track
This classic trail follows along the base of the cliffs from Leura to the Golden Stairs, passing many of the more popular sights of the Katoomba region. Travelling through beautiful forest environments, this is one of the longer walks in the area. Leura Forest and Kedumba Falls are both great places to sit and take a break along the journey.
Carrington Park
(0km) Carrington Park → Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks
230 m
5 mins
5m
-22m
Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Leura Cascades 1km’ sign down the wooden steps and along the bush track, winding through the forest until coming to the signposted intersection of the ‘Leura Forest’ Track.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Leura Forest’ sign along the bush track, winding down the hill for a short while before dropping down a set of wooden steps, to the signposted intersection with the ‘Jamieson Lookout’ track.
(0.23km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Jamieson Lookout
20 m
1 mins
0m
-6m
Easy track
Jamieson Lookout
(0.23km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Fern Bower
90 m
3 mins
0m
-36m
Hard track
Fern Bower
(0.32km) Fern Bower → Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track
320 m
13 mins
10m
-150m
Hard track
(0.64km) Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track → Lila falls crossing
20 m
1 mins
0m
-18m
Moderate track
Lila Falls
(0.66km) Lila Falls crossing → Marguerite Cascades
180 m
11 mins
37m
-90m
Hard track
After passing Linda Falls the walk follows the wooden steps down through the gulley, crossing the creek again before heading down to the Marguerite Cascades.
Marguerite Cascades
(0.84km) Marguerite Cascades → Leura Forest
320 m
11 mins
50m
-14m
Hard track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk crosses Linda Creek just below a pleasant cascade[4] using the foot bridge with a handrail[5]. This walk then continues along the bush track that winds along the valley floor, to the signposted ‘Leura Forest’. From here, the walk continues along the wide bush track, passing a few picnic tables, and winding through the forest to an open area with a large gazebo and an information sign at the intersection of the Federal Pass and the Dardenelles tracks.
Leura Forest
(1.16km) Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) → Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks
1.3 km
36 mins
117m
-99m
Moderate track
(2.44km) Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks → Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform)
2.1 km
1 hr 1 mins
210m
-196m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south-west away from Katoomba Falls along the bush track, soon passing the signposted ‘Turpentine Tree’. Shortly after this tree, the track comes to an intersection with another bush track and set of stairs (on the right, signposted as ‘Furber Steps’).
Continue straight: From the bottom of Furber Steps, this walk follows the ‘To base of scenic railway’ sign keeping the handrail on the left, and following the flat bush track. This track passes through a small gate over a metal bridge at the bottom of the Scenic Railway.
(4.5km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) → Landslide
1.3 km
46 mins
175m
-178m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the wide track and signposts towards the ‘landslide’[9] (keeping the cliffs on the right). The walk winds along a bush track with small boulders strewn along it. There are a number of old mine shafts just off the track and some interesting historical items. The track continues under Malaita Point before breaking out of the vegetation to a worthy view of the valley, just before the landslide. As the track comes to the old landslide site, it become rougher with plenty of boulders over the track. There are also excellent views of the cliffs above and the landslide as the vegetation is quite sparse here.
The Landslide
(5.84km) Landslide → Bottom of Golden Staircase
1.6 km
42 mins
128m
-123m
Moderate track
(7.39km) Bottom of Golden Staircase → Bottings Lookout
430 m
19 mins
177m
-41m
Hard track
Botting’s Lookout
(7.82km) Bottings Lookout → Golden Stairs Track carpark
210 m
8 mins
80m
-9m
Moderate track
Maps for the Federal Pass Walking 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.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Federal Pass Walking Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Federal Pass Walking 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 | 8 km | ||
Time | 5 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 | 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
6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.2km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 620m is very steep and the remaining 190m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
4km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 3.4km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Whilst another 410m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 220m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 4km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.6km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 4.7km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 3.3km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Federal Pass Walking Track walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Federal Pass Walking Track walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Federal Pass Walking Track walk starts at the Carrington Park (gps: -33.720233, 150.31744)
Your transport options to Carrington Park are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Federal Pass Walking Track ends at the Golden Stairs Track carpark (gps: -33.734348, 150.28237)
Your main transport option to Golden Stairs Track carpark is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/fpwt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Leura Cascades Circuit
And Walk
Leura Cascades Circuit
30 mins
62 m
Moderate track
Leura Cascades Picnic Area
(0km) Leura Cascades Picnic Area → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Picnic Area Track
120 m
3 mins
0m
-9m
Easy track
From the view of Chelmsford Bridge, this walk follows track downhill, keeping the handrail and creek to the left, soon coming to an intersection with ‘Prince Henry Cliff Walk’ just before a footbridge.
(0.12km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Park Track → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Round Walk (NE)
30 m
1m
0m
Easy track
(0.14km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Round Walk (NE) → Leura Cascades
170 m
4 mins
1m
-13m
Moderate track
From these cascades, the walk heads down more stairs, coming to an intersection just before two bridges, with great views of Leura Cascades.
Leura Cascades
(0.31km) Leura Cascades → Round Walk Lookout
90 m
4 mins
1m
-30m
Moderate track
From the lookout, the walk heads up the steep steps. The steps wind up the hill passing a cave with an old bench seat, then up the metal stairs to the fenced (unsignposted) round walk lookout with views down on Bridal Veil Falls.
(0.4km) Round Walk Lookout → Int of Leura Cascades Round Walk and Fern Bower Track
20 m
1 mins
18m
0m
Moderate track
(0.42km) Int of Leura Cascades Round Walk and Fern Bower Track → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the Leura Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Cascades Round Walk (SW)
70 m
2 mins
20m
0m
Moderate track
(0.49km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the Leura Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Cascades Round Walk (SW) → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Majestic Lookout Track
50 m
1 mins
1m
-7m
Moderate track
(0.54km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Majestic Lookout Track → Majestic Lookout
30 m
1 mins
0m
-13m
Moderate track
Majestic Lookout
(0.54km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Majestic Lookout Track → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Park Track
190 m
4 mins
11m
-6m
Moderate track
(0.73km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Picnic Area Track → Leura Cascades Picnic Area
120 m
3 mins
9m
0m
Easy track
From the view of Chelmsford Bridge, this walk heads up the steps, following the path past an information board, toilet and under the arch to come to Leura Cascades Picnic Area.
Maps for the Leura Cascades Circuit 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.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Leura Cascades Circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Leura Cascades Circuit
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 | 844 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 | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
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
540m of this walk has short steep hills and another 260m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (45m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 660m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 180m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 820m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 20m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 660m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 180m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 670m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 170m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 520m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 330m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Leura Cascades Circuit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Leura Cascades Circuit walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Leura Cascades Circuit walk starts and ends at the Leura Cascades Picnic Area (gps: -33.719623, 150.3224)
Your transport options to Leura Cascades Picnic Area are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/lcc
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura
And Walk
Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura
30 mins
64 m
Moderate track
This short walk from Cliff Drive, Leura, heads out to pretty Bridal Veil View Lookout. At the base of a staircase, the lookout provides great views of Bridal Veil Falls. There is also an optional side trip to Tarpeian Rock, which is well worth the extra time, providing great views up the Jamison valley.
(0km) Cliff Drive → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk Tarpeian Rock Track
170 m
5 mins
0m
-23m
Easy track
(0.17km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk Tarpeian Rock Track → Tarpeian Rock
50 m
1 mins
1m
-7m
Easy track
Tarpeian Rock
(0.17km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Tarpeian Rock Track → Bridal Veil View lookout
310 m
8 mins
11m
-30m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bridal View Lookout’ sign along the track, heading out towards the cliffs for a short while before winding down a set of metal stairs to the signposted ‘Bridal Veil View’ lookout.
Bridal Veil View Lookout
Maps for the Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura 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.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura
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 | 954 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
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 | 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
Around 280m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 200m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 480m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 480m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 480m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 480m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 360m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 110m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura walk starts and ends at the Cliff Drive (gps: -33.72233, 150.32586)
Your transport options to Cliff Drive are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/bvvll
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Flat Top
And Walk
Flat Top
30 mins
46 m
Moderate track
The walk to the summit of Flat Top is a very short climb. A treat awaits at the summit, with a near-360 degree view of the surrounding valleys, including the Grose Valley. There are also great views to other features including Mt Hay and Lockley Pylon. The walk and mountain itself may be short, but the views are spectacular and well worth exploring.
(0km) Flat Top car park → Flat Top Summit
510 m
12 mins
38m
-8m
Moderate track
Maps for the Flat Top 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 Flat Top bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Flat Top
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 | 1 km | ||
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, 510m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 510m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 510m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 510m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 510m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 510m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Flat Top walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Flat Top walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Flat Top walk starts and ends at the Flat Top car park (gps: -33.651867, 150.36963)
Your main transport option to Flat Top car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ft
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit
1 Hr
97 m
Moderate track
This is a magnificent round trip which passes some amazing scenery with Lyrebird Dell featuring. The walk takes in both sides of the valley, with a worthwhile sidetrip option which explores the Pool of Siloam. The walk is a cool shady path with a number of places to stop and take in your surroundings.
Gorden Falls Reserve
(0km) Gordon Falls Reserve → Int of Gordon Rd and Lone Pine Ave
230 m
4 mins
5m
-6m
Moderate track
(0.23km) Int of Gordon Rd and Lone Pine Ave → Int of Lyrebird Dell track and Leura Dirt Track
260 m
5 mins
2m
-9m
Easy track
(0.49km) Int of Lyrebird Dell track and Leura Dirt Track → Lyrebird Dell
90 m
4 mins
5m
-19m
Moderate track
Lyrebird Dell
. Dell is an old English word that refers to small wooded valley. A great spot to rest and enjoy the area.
(0.59km) Lyrebird Dell → Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track
440 m
11 mins
19m
-53m
Moderate track
(1.03km) Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track → Pool of Siloam
50 m
1 mins
1m
-7m
Moderate track
Pool of Siloam
(1.08km) Pool of Siloam → Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track
50 m
1 mins
7m
-1m
Moderate track
(1.12km) Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track → Gordon Falls Reserve
250 m
10 mins
58m
-2m
Moderate track
Maps for the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit 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 Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit
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 | 1.4 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
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 | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
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
Around 880m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 490m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.1km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 230m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 1.1km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 230m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 1.1km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 250m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 1.1km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 230m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit walk starts and ends at the Gordon Falls Reserve (gps: -33.724727, 150.33273)
Your transport options to Gordon Falls Reserve are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ldposc
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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