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Map of Pulpit Rock car park to lower Lookout
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Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

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

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Pulpit Rock car park to lower Lookout bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

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

		Length	820m
		Time	45 mins
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Grade 4/6 Track: Hard	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)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
Around 370m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 35m is very steep.

Quality of track
Around 370m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 35m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs
270m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 110m is clearly signposted. The remaining (35m) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required
Around 370m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 35m requires some bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 410m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
270m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and another 110m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (35m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Pulpit Rock car park
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Pulpit Rock car park to Pulpit Rock Upper Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 315 m	Time = 9 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -50 m
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	Alt = 892 m
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.

(0.32 km) Pulpit Rock upper Lookout to Pulpit Rock middle Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 59 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -36 m
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.

(0.37 km) Pulpit Rock Middle Lookout to Pulpit Rock lower Lookout Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 34 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -49 m
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.

Drive from Pulpit Rock car park
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

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Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
Acacia Flat
Burralow Creek camping ground
Coxs River Camping Area
Euroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer area
Euroka campground
Ingar campground
Mount Werong campground
Murphys Glen campground
Perrys Lookdown campground
Euroka Campground - Darug
Euroka Campground - Red Gum
Euroka Campground - Nioka
Euroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	10.6 km
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	11.1 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	21.9 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre	281 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6353 1899	22.5 km
Richmond Camping Supplies	340 Windsor St , Richmond	(02) 4578 3004	39 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Pulpit Rock car park to lower Lookout.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Pulpit Rock car park to lower Lookout Click to re-center search
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	21 km (to the NW)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	28 km (to the ENE)
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	30 km (to the WSW)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	30 km (to the WSW)
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	31 km (to the ESE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 42 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Sunny. 8.7°C (feels like 2.6°) 22 km/h from the WSW (gusting 32) 56% humidity     (as at 19/02:34pm)

Blue Mountains National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
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 famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 19th of May 2013 03:00 PM
CLOSED AREAS
ATTENTION - Helicopter Operation affecting Katoomba Walking Tracks
The following walking tracks in the Katoomba area will be closed on Monday 20^th May 2013 due to helicopter lifting in the new replacement for Honeymoon Bridge:-
Federal Pass (from Katoomba Falls [Cook’s Crossing] to intersection with Dardanelles Pass below Leura.)Federal Pass from Golden Stairs intersection, below Narrow Neck, to the Scenic Railway bottom station.
Giant Stairs
Dardanelles
There will be no access to the top of the Three Sisters, beyond the Prince Henry Cliff Walk junction.
Glenraphael Drive at Narrow Neck will also be closed at the national park boundary – 1.5km from Cliff Drive. There will be no access to Narrow Neck for vehicles or pedestrians.
Access to and from Scenic World will be open via Furber Steps. 

NPWS Heritage Centre is open 7 days a week for information.  Tel: 4787 8877

 

 

 

Breakfast Point Lookout closed - Breakfast Point Lookout
Breakfast Point Lookout at Wentworth Falls is closed until further notice.
Campsites at Euroka - Euroka campground
Darug campsite now closed until further notice for maintenance and upgrade. Camping is available at other sites at Euroka Campground. For bookings you may book online at http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/online-bookings or call 1300 072 757.  For group bookings over 6 and to speak to the local Area office please call 024588 2400 monday to friday.
Claustral Canyon access change
Access to Claustral Canyon via the usual route across private land at Mount Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access. NPWS has sought alternative access through private land without success.  Canyoners should respect the rights of Mount Tomah residents and avoid using private land.
Alternative access and parking from the west side of Mt Bell has been approved. For details please contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open seven days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Glenbrook precinct has re-opened
Access to Jellybean Pool via the road and the walking track is now open
Euroka walking track remains closed as does Ironbarks Firetrail and Portal Waterhole precinct.
Honeymoon Bridge, Three Sisters, Katoomba - Monday 29th April till early June
NPWS will be starting work to replace the Honeymoon bridge at the Three Sisters on Monday 29^th April.  Work should be completed by early June.
There will be no access to the bridge during this time.
All walking tracks and other lookouts in the area, including the Giant Stairway, will remain open.  Short term closures for helicopter operations during the work will be advised.
NPWS Heritage Centre is open 7 days a week for information.  Tel: 4787 8877
   
Ingar camping areas - Ingar campground
Vehicle access along Ingar Road may be closed at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive while private property development works are underway. NPWS requests that visitors respect private property closures.
When the gate is closed Ingar Camping Area will remain open to walkers who access around the private property. Walking distance approximately 13kms.
Murphys Glen camping area closed - Murphys Glen campground
Murphys Glen is closed due to road damage and facilities maintenance.
Wentworth Falls walking tracks
The Undercliff and Overcliff tracks are closed between Princes Rock access and Lyrebird Lookout due to recent landslides. This means visitors doing the National or Wentworth Pass loops will need to return via the Shortcut Track.
The Den Fenella walking track will be closed 7 days per week during upgrade work which commenced 31 January 2013. The Den Fenella lookout remains closed due to structural damage on the bridge. 
 All enquiries to the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
Locations affected:Overcliff-Undercliff track, Den Fenella walking track
HAZARD REDUCTION BURNS
Hazard reduction burn
Wild Dog Mountains - CLOSED
All walking routes in the Wild Dog Mountains will remain closed until further notice while hazard reduction burning operations are current. The W7 or Cedarland Ridge Rd from Green Gully to Medlow Gap will be re-opened on Monday 13th May.
Anyone intending to walk in Wild Dogs during May should check the national parks website prior to setting off for any updates regarding affected areas. View a map of the hazard reduction burn planned for the Wild Dogs area (PDF 259KB).
Hazard reduction burn
An aerially ignited prescribed burn will be undertaken along the Gingra Range in Kanangra-Boyd National Park between Friday 17th and Monday 20th May 2013. Walkers are advised to avoid this area during these dates.
All enquiries to NPWS Oberon office on 02 6336 1972 or the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877

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