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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.

Bushwalking can be fun and interesting when you are well prepared. Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all possible dangers. The authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing these notes but do not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury sustained when using these notes. Please take care and feel free to provide feedback through our website.
Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.


Topographical Map of walk

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Map of Walls Ledge (Long) Track hiking track
PDF has larger maps for easy printing
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End of Bundarra St
Gordon Ave Trk
Centennial Glen Ck
Int. Fort Rock Trk and Centennial Pass Trk
Int. Fort Rock Trk and Centennial Pass Trk
Int. Colliers Causeway and Centennial Pass Trk
Int. Walls Ledge Track and Centennial Pass Trk
Int. Walls Ledge Track and Centennial Rd Carpark Trk
Starting point for this hiking track: Gordon Ave Trk

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands   Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795   www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

Print a map and track knotes here
 Katoomba 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-89301S 
 Katoomba 1:100 000 Map Series 8930 

Photo Gallery

 
Start of track from Int. of Bundarra St and Eveleigh Ave
 
Start of track from Int. of Bundarra St and Eveleigh Ave
 
Fort Rock Track
 
Fort Rock Track
 
White markings on rock
 
White markings on rock

 
Stairs down to Centennial Glen
 
Stairs down to Centennial Glen
 
Centennial Pass Track
 
Centennial Pass Track
 
Caterpillar
 
Caterpillar

 
White markings on boulders
 
White markings on boulders
 
Climber above Walls Ledge Track
 
Climber above Walls Ledge Track
 
View from Walls Ledge Track
 
View from Walls Ledge Track

 
Steps down to underneath the cliff
 
Steps down to underneath the cliff
 
White ball flower
 
White ball flower
 
Gate from Centennial Glen Rd car park
 
Gate from Centennial Glen Rd car park

Terrain profile

Cross sectional view of the Walls Ledge (Long) Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Walls Ledge (Long) Track bushwalking track



Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Walls Ledge (Long) Track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Walls Ledge (Long) Track bushwalking track

Track Notes


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Catch the train to Blackheath Station
Public transport (train) available to for this Bushwalk Check out the facilities at Blackheath Station
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info
And use these links to plan your train trip to the start of the walk.
Plan a trip from --> Central | Chatswood | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland
Catch the bus to End of Bundarra St
Public transport (bus) available to for this Bushwalk You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info
And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the start of the walk.
Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Dural | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland
Drive to End of Bundarra St
You can drive (or ride your bike) to this bushwalk 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 the walk.
Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Dural | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland

(0 km) End of Bundarra St to Centennial Glen Ck
Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.4 km Time = 10 mins
Climb = 3 m Descent = -58 m
From the bend in Eveleigh Ave, the track heads west down the hill for approximately 50m to the intersection marked by the power pole on the right.
From the intersection the track heads west down the hill for approximately 200m passing over a board walked track and winding down the hill. The track continues south down the stepped track to Centennial Glen Creek.

(0.44 km) Centennial Glen Ck to Int. Fort Rock Trk and Centennial Pass Trk
Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km Time = 5 mins
Climb = 26 m Descent = -4 m
From the creek the track heads south west around the hillside, tending right. The track follows the hillside for approximately 100m to a rocky surface marked by white painted arrows 'Porters Pass' and 'Fortress Rock'.

(0.66 km) Int. Fort Rock Trk and Centennial Pass Trk to Fort Rock
Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km Time = 4 mins
Climb = 18 m Descent = -1 m
From the intersection the track heads north west on top of the rocky outcrop. The track winds through the scrub and up a few steps for approximately 50m to open out to the prominant feature of Fort Rock.

Fort Rock
Alt = 1025
Fort Rock, Blue Mountains National Park, is a formation of rock that sits alone in solitude above Centennial Glen valley. From on top of the rock views over the Megalong Valley and Kanimbla Valley.

(0.66 km) Int. Fort Rock Trk and Centennial Pass Trk to Int. Walls Ledge Track and Centennial Pass Trk
Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km Time = 15 mins
Climb = 25 m Descent = -91 m
From the rocky surface the track heads south west down the hill. The track doubles back on itself and leads around some bushes to where it turns right before tending left down the hill. The track drops into a gully as it descends many stairs for approximately 100m. The track form the bottom of the stairs round a cliff line left to continue under a waterfall before tending right along the cliff line to a boulder marked in white paint 'Porters Pass'.
From the intersection the track heads in a southerly direction following the cliffs for approximately 50m as they tend right, around to two white painted rocks with 'Centennial Glen' and 'Porters Pass'.

(1.21 km) Int. Walls Ledge Track and Centennial Pass Trk to Centennial Rd Carpark
Track: Moderate - bushtrack, servicetrail
Distance = 1.1 km Time = 25 mins
Climb = 73 m Descent = -3 m
From the intersection the track heads south west along the cliff line for approximately 50m to then follow the hillside around to the steps on the left of the intersection.
From the intersection the track heads south east beneath the cliff line for approximately 40m. The cliff line disappears here behind scrub as the track reaches a man made basin filled by drips from the cliff roof above. The track then follows the cliff line for approximately 300m to wind left, south, with some stairs. The track ascends the rocky surface by cut in stairs as the track continues above the cliff line for approximately 500m through the heath. The track continues for a while before widening as it continues north east to the carpark.

Catch the train from Blackheath Station
Public transport (train) available to for this Bushwalk Check out the facilities at Blackheath Station
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info
And use these links to plan your train trip home from the end of the walk.
Plan a trip to --> Central | Chatswood | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland
Catch the bus from Centennial Rd Carpark
Public transport (bus) available to for this Bushwalk You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info
And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip home from the end of the walk.
Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Dural | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland
Drive from Centennial Rd Carpark
You can drive (or ride your bike) to this bushwalk There is free parking available.
You can drive or ride from the end of this walk
Use these links to plan your your trip home from the end of the walk.
Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Dural | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland


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 9.1 km
Paddy Pallin 166 Katoomba St , Katoomba (02) 4782 4466 9.5 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart 45 Main St , Lithgow (02) 6352 4422 20.5 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre 281 Main St , Lithgow (02) 6353 1899 20.9 km
Summit Gear 11 Ross St , Glenbrook (02) 4739 4373 34.8 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here
Early fog, few showers/thunderstorm.
Early fog, few showers/thunderstorm.
6.1°C (feels like 3.6°)
7 km/h from the ENE (gusting 9)
92% humidity     (as at 14/03:00am)
A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Blue Mountains National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

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

Cost to drive a car into the park (if you do not have a valid pass)

$7

Camping is available in the park

$0 to $5

Public toilets are available in the park

Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees
Camping
Facilities


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
Euoka Campground - Darug
Euoka Campground - Red Gum
Euoka Campground - Nioka
Euoka Campground - Bennetts Ridge

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Walls Ledge (Long) Track.
Channel Call sign
(more info)
Site Distance and dir from Walls Ledge (Long) Track
Click to re-center search
6 LGW06 Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS 19 km (to the NW)
5 BIN05 Fire Tower MT BINDO
Emergancy use only
26 km (to the W)
7 VMC7 Fire Tower MT BINDO 26 km (to the W)
2 KUR02 Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS 33 km (to the ENE)
4 RIV04 Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW 34 km (to the ESE)

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