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Blue Mountains (Blackheath)
Anvil Rock E-mail

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  15 mins
  0.4 km
  10 m
  Return

   8.9 km NE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

A nice walk if you are in the area - probably not worth the drive just for this walk, but worth doing before Pulpit Rock lookout.

 
Braeside Walk E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hr
  2.4 km
  72 m
  Return

   3.8 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car bus  
  Track: Hard 
     

The Braeside Walk is an excellent connecting trail to the Cliff Top walk, between Evans and Govetts lookouts. The track has its own quiet picnic area which could be a nice stop for lunch along this creek side walk. The track builds up to its climax at Barrows Lookout overlooking the Grose Valley and Bridle Veil Falls before returning up the same track.

 
Cliff Top Track E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 45 mins
  3.1 km
  236 m
  One way

   4.8 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  bus car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

The Cliff Top Track is a breath taking walk around the edge of the Grose Valley between Govetts Leap to Evans lookouts. The many lookouts along this track show off the stunning Grose Valley. The track also showcases Bridal Veil Falls from close up at Barrows Lookout and further away from Govetts Leap Lookout.

 
Collier's Causeway E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs
  3.1 km
  379 m
  One way

   2.1 km NE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  bus car train  
  Track: Hard 
     

Collier's Causeway is a fantastic walk with many views of the Kanimbla Valley and varied scenery. The track mainly travels under the imposing cliffs between Centennial Glen and Porters Pass, with waterfalls, ferny glens and heath flowers along the way. The track is a great one-way trip from Bundarra St to Burton Ave with access to many climbing areas along the way.

 
Fairfax Track E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  45 mins
  1.8 km
  20 m
  One way

   4.4 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  bus car  
  Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible 
     

The Fairfax Track is an easy stroll through the bush behind the cliff of the Grose Valley. The track meanders through the bush to open out onto magnificent views from George Phillips and Govetts Leap lookouts.

 
Fairfax Track Circuit E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hr
  2.3 km
  67 m
  Circuit

   4.4 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  bus car  
  Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible 
     

The Fairfax Track is an easy circuit walk that wanders through the forests behind the cliff of the Grose Valley. The track passes by George Phillips lookout with its magnificent views over the Grose Valley, and similar views from the more popular Govetts Leap Lookout. The track has many benches for walkers to stop and enjoy the surrounding bush.

 
Fort Rock E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hr
  1.6 km
  110 m
  Return

   2.1 km NE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  bus car train  
  Track: Moderate 
     

The track to Fort Rock is a short hour long track which gives a taster for what lies beneath the cliff line. The track is a return journey from the end of Bundarra St directly to Fort Rock. From the top of the rock you can see into the Kanimbla Valley and by taking the side trip out to the cliff line west of Fort Rock even better views are gained over the valley and the cliffs around Porters Pass.

 
Govetts Leap falls (Bridal Veil falls) E-mail

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hr
  1.6 km
  159 m
  Return

   4.8 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  bus car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This walks starts from the spectacular Govetts Leap Lookout and takes you along the cliff top down into a creek, to a much smaller lookout with equally spectacular views, but with the extra bonus of been able to clearly see Bridal Veil falls (Govetts Leap brook) and the face of the cliffs below the Leap.

 
Grand Canyon Walk E-mail

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs 30 mins
  5.6 km
  572 m
  Circuit

   4.9 km E of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This is a bit of a classic walk first established in 1907, taking moderately fit walkers along the path of a canyon. In places, the track follows a cut path halfway up the cliff, keeping you out of the most dangerous section of the canyon. The creek can flood after heavy rain, so check with National Parks before doing this walk. The cool temperatures in the Canyon make this walk particularly special on warmer days.

 
Popes Glen, Pulpit Rock, Govetts Leap and Braeside Walk E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  8 Hrs
  13.4 km
  1427 m
  Circuit

   3.2 km NE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  train bus car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This large circuit track from Popes Glen to Pulpit Rock, Govetts leap and along the Braeside Track passes some of the most magnificent scenery of eastern Blackheath. From little hidden places like Boyds Beach to the stunning Bridle Veil Falls and Govetts Leap Lookout this track has encompassed a majority of the best sites east of Blackheath.

 
Pulpit Rock car park to Lower Lookout E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  45 mins
  0.8 km
  142 m
  Return

   6.7 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This walk takes in a fabulous view across the Grose Valley. It includes the options of the upper lookout, providing the easiest access, and the lower lookout, which involves a more daring walk. The upper lookout gives the best views across the valley, while the middle lookout gives similar scenic views. The lower lookout, however, has great views of the cliffs around the Grose Valley from a unique perspective.

 
Pulpit Rock car park to Middle Lookout E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  30 mins
  0.8 km
  94 m
  Return

   6.7 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This track meanders down from the car park to take in stunning views of the Grose Valley. The track passes a picnic shelter on its way to the upper and middle lookouts of Pulpit Rock.

 
Pulpit Rock car park to Upper Lookout E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  30 mins
  0.6 km
  50 m
  Return

   6.7 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This walk has the easiest access of all three of Pulpit Rocks Lookouts. The track has the least stairs and has a beautiful view into the Grose Valley. The track passes picnic shelter on the way down from the car park to which you return.

 
Pulpit Rock to Evans Lookout Cliff Top Track E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  4 Hrs 15 mins
  6.5 km
  605 m
  One way

   6.7 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car  
  Track: Hard 
     

The Cliff Top Track is one of the longer walks near Blackheath and has constant views. The track follows the rim of the Grose Valley with a side trip to Boyds Beach. The track passes numerous lookouts that view the Grose Valley and waterfalls. The track is an excellent one way trip from Pulpit Rock to Evan's Lookout car parks.

 
Pulpit Rock, Boyd Beach to Govetts Leap Lookout E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  2 Hrs 30 mins
  4 km
  406 m
  One way

   6.7 km ENE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car bus  
  Track: Hard 
     

This section of the Cliff Top Track takes in the beautiful scenery east of Blackheath. The track leaves Pulpit Rock carpark to drop into many lookouts over waterfalls and the Grose Valley. The track leads out to the secluded creek bank of Boyd Beach and then continues back along the track to head up to the magnificent views of Govetts Leap Lookout.

 
Walls Ledge (Long) Track E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  1 Hrs 15 mins
  2.4 km
  127 m
  One way

   2.1 km NE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  train bus car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This extended version of the Walls Ledge Track begins at Bundarra St and continues down past a side trip to Fort Rock. The track sports a small waterfall and some cliff-base walking. It also rises above to follow the same cliffs back to Centennial Rd car park. The track takes in awesome scenes of the sheer cliffs of western Blackheath.

 
Walls Ledge (Short) E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  45 mins
  1.4 km
  74 m
  Circuit

   1.5 km NNE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  train bus car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This is a short but sweet circuit walk above then below the cliff line. The track passes under the cliff line for some time with views over the Kanimbla Valley. Climbers will love the great access to the walls, while walkers will enjoy the scenery and flowers in the heath.

 
Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit E-mail
 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  3 Hrs 30 mins
  5.4 km
  478 m
  Circuit

   1.5 km NNE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  train bus car  
  Track: Hard 
     

This circuit walk uses nearly the whole of west Blackheath's walking tracks. The track follows the cliff lines both above and below in some areas with amazing views of the Kanimbla Valley, rock features and waterfalls. The track takes in a cross section of plants, with defined changes through the cliff passes.

 
Wind Cave E-mail

 

Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  10 mins
  0.4 km
  14 m
  Return

   8.9 km NE of Blackheath 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

Not worth the drive just for this walk. The cave is interesting, so try this short walk if you are already doing Anvil Rock track. The cave is much taller than it is deep, and there are some nice rock formations.

 
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