Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Pulpit Rock, Boyd Beach to Govetts Leap Lookout hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Pulpit Rock, Boyd Beach to Govetts Leap Lookout
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
2 Hrs 30 mins
4 km
406 m
One way
6.7 km ENE of Blackheath
Blue Mountains National Park
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.
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(0 km) Pulpit Rock car park to Int. Pulpit Rock Trk and Pulpit Rock Lookout Trk Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -32 m
From the car park the track heads south down the hill to the carpark. The track continues down to a shelter and toilet which are approximately 30m down the hill. The track then steeply descends another flight of stairs to flatten out before descending more stairs to the sign marked intersection.
(0.21 km) Int. Pulpit Rock Trk and Pulpit Rock Lookout Trk to Pulpit Rock upper Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -18 m
From the intersection the track heads south for approximately 30m to the lookout over the valley
Pulpit Rock Lookout
Alt = 892
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. The lookout has many levels with the top most lookout having the easiest access.
(0.21 km) Int. Pulpit Rock Trk and Pulpit Rock Lookout Trk to Int. Popes Glen Trk and Pulpit Rock Trk Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.7 km
Time = 1 Hrs 15 mins
Climb = 254 m
Descent = -269 m
From the intersection the track heads north west into a gully. The track rounds the gully dropping into a creek before it heads up and out. The track continues to contour with the hillside past views of the Grose Valley on the left and rocky outcrops on the right. The track winds in and out of gullys for approximately 1km to the railed viewing area of Boyd Lookout. From Boyd Lookout the track heads south west. The track follows the hillside for some time leading in and out of gullys. It then descends west into a gully, which faces Horseshoes Falls. The track rounds the gully passing over a creek to a railed lookout on the left. The track then heads under a cliff line west to a railed section of track which winds down the hill steeply to the street sign posted intersection after Popes Glen Creek.
Boyd Lookout
Alt = 973
Boyd Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the Grose Valley with a spectacular view over Pulpit Rock to the east.
(2.87 km) Int. Popes Glen Trk and Pulpit Rock Trk to Boyd Beach Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 15 m
Descent = -11 m
From the intersection the track heads along the left hand side of the creek. The track continues for approximately 100m to rise to the left of a prominant rock feature. The track here passes a track to the right with access to the creek. The track rises up to the left a large rock feature. The rock feature has a trail to its top. The track continues from the left of the rock to descend approximately 50m down to the sign marked intersection. From the intersection the track heads east down the hill. The track winds down the rocky steps for approximately 40m to Boyd Beach.
Boyd Beach
Alt = 923
Boyd Beach, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small sandy bank on Popes Glen Creek. The beach is a quiet spot with nice ferns and shade. The beach is easily accessed.
(3.21 km) Boyd Beach to Horseshoe Falls Lookout Trk Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.5 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 40 m
Descent = -28 m
From Boyd Beach the track heads west up the hill. The track winds up the rocky steps of the hill for approximately 40m to the sign markerd intersection. From the intersection the track follows the 'Govetts Leap' sign climbing for approximately 50m to the left of a rock feature with a track to it. The track continues east, descending close to the creek where another trail with access to the creek is passed. The track continues for approximately 100m to head through a ferny area to a street sign marking the intersection near the creek. From the intersection the track heads south through a ferny area to the stairs. The track climbs the steep stairs to follow the railing around a rock. The track then winds along the hillside for some time heading south to pass a lookout on the left as the track continues south to the intersection.
(3.68 km) Horseshoe Falls Lookout Trk to Horseshoe Falls Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -35 m
From the intersection the track heads east to the railing and lookout approximately 20m on.
Horseshoe Falls
Alt = 894
Horseshoe Falls, Blue Mountains National Park, are sourced by Popes Glen Creek which run over the cliff into the Grose Valley. The Horseshoe Falls seem to be named after the shape of the valley which the falls drop into.
(3.68 km) Horseshoe Falls Lookout Trk to Govetts Leap Lookout Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 97 m
Descent = -59 m
From the intersection the track heads south east winding along the cliff top for some time to lead steeply up the stairs to the intersection at the viewing area. From the intersection the track heads west up the stairs. The track heads up and around the hillside to cross over a bridge to turn left and head up some stairs to the intersection. From the intersection the track heads south up the stairs. The track continues past an information sign on the right to head left up to the railed lookout of Govetts Leap.
Govetts Leap Lookout
Alt = 975
Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first white man to have come to the spot, William Govett as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. The Govett Leap Lookout allows scenic views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The lookout has easy access from the carpark, which has toilets and picnic facilities.
Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famou
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