Bushwalking on the Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop

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Map of Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop
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Photo Gallery




	Carington Park




	Coming down from Carington Park




	Stair case on Federal pass bellow Jameison Lookout




	Shady chair of Federal pass above Fern Bower




	Below Fern Bower




	Intersection above Lila and Linda falls




	Lila Falls




	Federal Pass, heading under the cliff




	Stair case bellow Lila Falls




	Marguerite Cascades




	Eastern end of Leura Forest




	Leura Forest Gazebo




	Walking the Leura Forest Loop




	Along the Federal Pass Walking Track




	coming back to the eastern end of the forest

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop bushwalking track

Track Notes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Catch the train to Katoomba Station
Catch the train to Katoomba Station
Check out the facilities at Katoomba Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip to the end of the walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Catch the bus to Carrington Park
Catch the bus to Carrington Park
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Carrington Park
Drive to Carrington 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\|

Carrington Park	Alt = 946 m
Carrington Park
Carrington Park is a medium-sized park on a traffic island, at the junction of Cliff Road and Merriwa St, Katoomba. The park is partially fenced and has a picnic shelter, picnic tables, garbage bins and children's play equipment.

(0 km) Carrington Park to Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 217 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -23 m
From Carrington Park, the walk crosses Cliff Drive and goes down the stairs and past the sign for 'Blue Mountains National Park'. The walk continues down the stairs until reaching an intersection signposted with the way to 'Echo Point' or 'Leura Cascades'. From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Leura Cascades 1km' sign down the wooden steps and along the bush track, winding through the forest until coming to the signposted intersection of the 'Leura Forest' Track. From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Leura Forest' sign along the bush track, winding down the hill for a short while before dropping down a set of wooden steps, to the signposted intersection with the 'Jamieson Lookout' track.

(0.22 km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks to Jamieson Lookout Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 19 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -6 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Jamieson Lookout' sign along the short bush track to the rock shelf at the Jamieson Lookout.

Jamieson Lookout	Alt = 922 m
Jamieson Lookout
Jamieson Lookout is a fenced lookout at the east end of the Federal Pass track, and just off Prince Henry Cliff Walk. The lookout has a bench seat and provides great views up the Jamison Valley, along Kings Tableland escarpment and past Mount Solitary. The lookout is perched up on a large rock buttress, giving views unobscured by trees.

(0.22 km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks to Fern Bower Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 93 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -36 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the dirt path, heading down the long set of wooden and rocky steps. The walk winds down past a picnic chair under a cliff overhang, and continues down the steps into the valley and through the forest to the Fern Bower information sign.

Fern Bower	Alt = 892 m
Fern Bower
Fern Bower is an especially pleasant part of the Blue Mountains National Park, protected from heat and providing a great environment for fern trees, bracken ferns and moss to thrive. Fern Bower is a signposted area along the Federal Pass walking track, just below Jamieson Lookout and next to Linda Creek. This is a nice place to stop, rest and enjoy the bird noises.

(0.31 km) Fern Bower to Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 320 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -150 m
From the information sign, the walk follows the track down the steps, passing a 'Rich History' information sign before coming down to the signposted intersection with the Amphitheatre track, at the top of a metal staircase.

(0.63 km) Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track to Lila falls crossing Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 23 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -18 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Federal Pass Leura Forest' sign down the long metal staircase, to cross the bridge over Linda Creek in front of Lila Falls.

Lila Falls	Alt = 736 m
Lila Falls
Lila Falls is a thin waterfall on Linda Creek. The Federal Pass crosses the creek (on a bridge) in front of these falls, just below the intersection with the amphitheatre. The waterfall is not the most spectacular one in this valley, but it is a nice cool spot to catch your breath.

(0.65 km) Lila Falls crossing to Marguerite Cascades Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 175 m	Time = 11 mins
	Climb = 37 m	Descent = -90 m
From the Lila Falls, this walk follows the track heading down the hill, winding down a wooden walkway keeping the creek to the left. The track hugs the rock wall and passes under a shallow overhang. The walk continues down a staircase, then turns back down into the gully where it come to the taller and slender Linda Falls. After passing Linda Falls the walk follows the wooden steps down through the gulley, crossing the creek again before heading down to the Marguerite Cascades.

Marguerite Cascades	Alt = 684 m
Marguerite Cascades
Marguerite Cascades are a series of small cascades finishing with a taller waterfall of a few metres height, dropping into a shallow sandy pool. The cascades are on Linda Creek and a small bridge crosses the creek at the base of the falls as part of the Federal Pass walking track. The cascades are a nice place to sit and listen to the water running and the local birds in this cool shady area.

(0.83 km) Marguerite Cascades to Leura Forest Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 321 m	Time = 11 mins
	Climb = 50 m	Descent = -14 m
From the Cascades, this walk follows the wooden steps heading down the hill, winding steeply for a short while before turning right and crossing the creek. The walk then continues along the bush track that winds along the valley floor, to the signposted 'Leura Forest'. From here, the walk continues along the wide bush track, passing a few picnic tables, and winding through the forest to an open area with a large gazebo and an information sign at the intersection of the Federal Pass and the Dardenelles tracks.

Leura Forest	Alt = 721 m
Leura Forest
Leura Forest is a great picnic area in the Jamison Valley at the junction of the Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks. This place was home to a popular tea house (also known as 'Lady Carrington Dining Hall') from the late 1800's. Today walkers can still enjoy the historic rotunda and the foundations of the original tea house. The picnic area provides a great rest spot under the shade of the lilli pilli and coachwood forest.

(1.15 km) Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) to Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 1.29 km	Time = 36 mins
	Climb = 117 m	Descent = -99 m
From Leura Forest, the track follows the 'Federal Pass' sign towards 'Scenic Railway'. Shortly after crossing a small creek using a little bridge, the track begins to steadily go downhill then flatten out. The environment surrounding the bush track at this point is quite dense and, while very pretty, it is difficult to see views of the surrounding area, although there are occasional glimpses of Sublime Point Service Trail on the left. After a while, the track begins to steadily climb to a signposted intersection with 'Dardenelles Pass'. There are several signposts and a bench seat.

(2.44 km) Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks to Bottom of Giant Staircase Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 279 m	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 38 m	Descent = -37 m
From the intersection, the track follows the sign pointing along the 'Dardenelles Track' towards the 'Giant Steps' - this is the upper track, keeping the main cliffs on the left. After the first short rise, the track flattens out and continues with some great views over the valley. At several points, small seats have been installed to enjoy these views. The track soon comes to an intersection signposted as the 'Giant Staircase'.

(2.71 km) Bottom of Giant Staircase to Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 877 m	Time = 36 mins
	Climb = 148 m	Descent = -168 m
From the bottom of the Giant Staircase, this walk follows the Dardanelles Pass sign towards 'Leura Forest', keeping the main cliff face on the left. There are occasional good views out over the valley to the east. Gradually, the track begins to descend and becomes more shady. In this section of track, there are often fallen logs across the track, which will need to be climbed over. Gradually, the track descends down behind the pergola at Leura Forest.

(3.59 km) Leura Forest to Marguerite Cascades Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 321 m	Time = 11 mins
	Climb = 14 m	Descent = -50 m
From the gazebo, this walk follows the wide bush track past the information sign and through the forest, passing a few picnic tables and coming to the Leura Forest signpost. From here the walk continues along the wide bush track to the small wooden bridge crossing Linda Creek, and follows the wooden steps climbing steeply up the hill for a short while, before coming to the signposted Marguerite Cascades.

(3.91 km) Marguerite Cascades to Lila Falls crossing Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 175 m	Time = 11 mins
	Climb = 90 m	Descent = -37 m
From Marguerite Cascades, this walk climbs steeply up the wooden steps, then turns left and crosses Linda Creek. These steps climb to a bridge, where the walk passes the tall and slender Linda Falls. From Linda Falls the walk heads up the wooden and metal staircases. The walk then follows the wooden boardwalk that hugs the side of a rock wall under a shallow overhang before heading up some more steps and soon coming to a small bridge crossing Linda Creek in front of Lila Falls.

(4.09 km) Lila falls crossing to Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 23 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 18 m	Descent = 0 m
From the Lila Falls, this walk crosses the bridge and heads up the metal staircase. At the top of this climb the walk comes to signposted intersection with the 'Amphitheatre track'.

(4.11 km) Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track to Fern Bower Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 320 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 150 m	Descent = -10 m
From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Prince Henry Cliff Walk' sign up the timber steps, keeping the valley on the right. The walk winds up the long wooden steps through the rainforest, until it reaches the Fern Bower information sign.

(4.43 km) Fern Bower to Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 93 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 36 m	Descent = 0 m
From the information sign, this walk follows the bush track, heading up the long set of wooden steps that wind up through the forest. The walk passes a picnic chair under a rocky overhang on the right, and continues up to the top of the valley, where it comes to the intersection with the Jamieson Lookout track.

(4.52 km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks to Carrington Park Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 217 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 23 m	Descent = -2 m
From the intersection, this walk heads up the wooden steps and follows the bush track, winding up the gentle hill to the signposted intersection with the 'Prince Henry Cliff Walk'. From the intersection, the track follows the 'Echo Point' sign along the bush track, winding through the forest for a short while before climbing up a set of wooden steps, to the intersection with the Carrington Park Track (not signposted). From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track up the stairs. Just past the sign for 'Blue Mountains National Park', the track emerges onto Cliff Drive. Crossing the road, the walk goes into Carrington Park.

Catch the train from Katoomba Station
Catch the train from Katoomba Station
Check out the facilities at Katoomba Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip from the end of the walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Catch the bus from Carrington Park
Catch the bus from Carrington Park
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) 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\|

Drive from Carrington Park
Drive from Carrington 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

Public Transport Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
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Near by

A list of 19 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.3 km	15 mins	3 / 6	0.2 km
Carrington Park to BurraBarroo Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.6 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Carrington Park to Bridal Veil Lookout return	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.9 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Carrington Park to Marguerite Cascades	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.7 km	1 hr 15 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Carrington Park to Bridal View Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Carrington Park to Leura Forest return	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	2.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Echo Point to Leura Cascades	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	3.3 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	1.5 km
Echo Point to Leura Forest via Three Sisters and Giant Stairs loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	3.8 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	1.4 km
Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	3.1 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	1.5 km
Scenic Railway - Federal Pass Track	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	3.1 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	1.4 km
Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	4.9 km	3 hrs 9 mins	4 / 6	1.4 km
Dardenelles Pass	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	4.9 km	3 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	1.4 km
The Prince Henry Cliff Walk	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	6.8 km	3 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	1.8 km
Federal Pass	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	4.4 km	3 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	0.2 km
Scenic Railway to Leura Forest	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	6.7 km	4 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	1.8 km
Federal Pass Walking Track	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	7.9 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	0.0 km
Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	6.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	1.4 km
Solitary Kiosk Loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	9.4 km	5 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.2 km
Scenic world to Three Sisters Loop via Furber Steps	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	5.8 km	5 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	1.8 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.6 km	20 mins	3 / 6	0.2 km
Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.2 km	15 mins	3 / 6	0.2 km
Leura Cascades Circuit	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	0.8 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.4 km
Round Walk- (Leura Cascades Loop)	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	0.8 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.4 km
Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	1.8 km	1 hr 15 mins	3 / 6	0.4 km
Leura Park to Copelands Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.4 km
Leura Park to Gordon Falls Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	3.5 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	0.4 km
Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	2.0 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.8 km
Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.0 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.8 km
Tarpeian Rock	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.4 km	15 mins	2 / 6	0.8 km

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)
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	0.7 km
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	1 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	28.6 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	30.4 km
Boots Great Outdoors	Shop 25 Home Centre Wolseley St , Penrith	(02) 4733 5744	33.2 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop Click to re-center search
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	29 km (to the E)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	29 km (to the NNW)
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	29 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	29 km (to the W)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	34 km (to the NE)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 48 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

Fine, cloudy at times.

18.3°C (feels like 17.9°)

4 km/h from the W

62% humidity (as at 15/03:00pm)

Mon	°	Fine, cloudy at times.
Tue	10°\|21°	Early fog then fine.
Wed	9°\|22°	Fine. Sunny.
Thu	10°\|23°	Fine.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

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.
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Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park
Closure information last checked Monday 15th of March 2010 07:00 PM

Closed areas

Breakfast Point Lookout

Breakfast Point Lookout at Wentworth Falls is CLOSED until further notice.

Grand Canyon Track

Due to track restoration works the Grand Canyon track is completely CLOSED whilst major resoration works take place.

From January 11th until further notice:

There is no access for canyoners (7 days)
There is no access for walkers (7 days) from either end of the track.
There is no access to the Grose Valley from Evans Lookout via Grand Canyon

Current works will be completed by end of June 2010.

Other closure information

Burralow Picnic and Camping Area has RE-OPENED. Access is 4WD only, please take care using this trail.

The Giant Stairway and Dardanelles Pass (between Leura Forest and Federal Pass/Dardanelles Junction) will be CLOSED for trackwork for approximately two hours on Monday 15 March 2010. An exact time for the closure cannot be given at this stage, but please expect the delay from approximately 9am.

The Braeside Fire Trail at Blackheath, is CLOSED for a pest management program, until approximately Friday 19 March. There is no access for vehicles, walkers or bike riders.When the pest management program has been completed the fire trail access will be restricted to 4WD until we can upgrade the causeway, due to flood damage.

The Braeside walking track is OPEN - access is from the Cliff Top Track only – return by same route.

Due to storm damage and flooding areas of the park are CLOSED. Visitors are advised not to enter canyons or attempt to cross flooded creeks and rivers. The following areas are CLOSED until further notice: