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Pulpit Rock to Evans Lookout Cliff Top Track
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
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.
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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 Boyd Lookout Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.5 km
Time = 40 mins
Climb = 139 m
Descent = -101 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.
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.
(1.75 km) Boyd Lookout to Int. Popes Glen Trk and Pulpit Rock Trk Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.1 km
Time = 35 mins
Climb = 115 m
Descent = -168 m
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.
(2.87 km) Int. Popes Glen Trk and Pulpit Rock Trk to Boyd Beach Optional Side Trip: 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.
(2.87 km) Int. Popes Glen Trk and Pulpit Rock Trk to Horseshoe Falls Lookout Trk Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 29 m
Descent = -13 m
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.
(3.01 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.
Horseshoe Falls Lookout
Alt = 901
Horseshoe Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks down to Horsehoe Falls and across the Grose Valley.
(3.01 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.
(3.35 km) Govetts Leap Lookout to Barrow Lookout Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.7 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 23 m
Descent = -85 m
From the intersection the track heads south east up the hill following the sign to 'Evans Lookout'. The track rises for approximately 400m to then descend the hillside. The track zig zags down the hill with stairs to then cross a creek with cement stepping stones to a sign posted intersection on the other side. From the intersection the track heads north east, up the winding stairs for approximately 60m to the railed lookout with bench, Barrow Lookout.
Bridal Veil Falls
Alt = 894
Bridal Veil Falls, Blue Mountains National Park, are fed by Govetts Leap Brook which runs over the cliff into the Grose Valley. The falls are best viewed from Govetts Leap and Barrow Lookouts.
Barrow Lookout
Alt = 910
Barrow Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks down to Bridal Veil Falls and across the Grose Valley.
(4.05 km) Barrow Lookout to Evans Lookout toilets Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 2.1 km
Time = 50 mins
Climb = 176 m
Descent = -113 m
From the lookout the track heads south east up the stairs. The track winds up the stairs for quite some time to flatten out. The track then continues along the flat for approximately 100m before climbing up more stairs for approximately 200m to a bench seat at the intersection. If the track begins to descend after the bench seat you have gone too far. From the intersection at the bench seat the track heads east down the hill with the valley on the left. The track flattens out for approximately 100m before swinging right, into a gully. The track climbs out of the gully and continues to undulate around the hillside for approximately 500m The track then descends steeply into 'Haywards Gully' which has a board walked bridge. The track follows the wooden board walk for approximately 30m to continue along a flat dirt track for approximately 60m. The track then climbs up the hill for approximately 100m to Evans Lookout car park.
Hayward Gully
Alt = 931
Hayward Gully, Blue Mountains National Park, is aptly named after the first white man, William Hayward, to reach the floor of the Govetts gorge, in 1847. The area is a small gully along the Cliff Top Walk between Evans Lookout and Barrows Lookout. The gully is a quiet place with a bench seat to take in the flora and fauna with views through the trees into the Grose Valley.
(6.14 km) Evans Lookout toilets to Int. Valley View Lookout Trk and Evans Lookout Trk Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -12 m
From the car park the track heads east along the car park for approximately 70m to the intersection to the left of the information sign. From the intersection the track heads down the hill for approximately 30m to the intersection on the right.
(6.25 km) Int. Valley View Lookout Trk and Evans Lookout Trk to Valley View Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -11 m
From the intersection the track heads down the hill to the railed lookout approximately 20m down, towards the cliff edge.
(6.25 km) Int. Valley View Lookout Trk and Evans Lookout Trk to Evans Lookout Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -15 m
From the intersection the track follows the 'Evans Lookout' sign south east along the hillside. The track heads along the flat track for approximately 100m to the tarmaced surface of Evans Lookout.
Evans Lookout
Alt = 951
Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the spectacular Grose Valley with its deep gorges, green forest and prominent cliff lines.
(6.37 km) Evans Lookout to Evans Lookout car park Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = 0 m
From the lookout the track heads west up the hill past the stone shelter. The track continues up the stairs for approximately 50m to the carpark.
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