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Map of Carrington Park to Marguerite Cascades
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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 Carrington Park to Marguerite Cascades bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Carrington Park to Marguerite Cascades bushwalking track

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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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
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 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 Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Carrington Park Track Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 29 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -10 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'.

(0.03 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Carrington Park Track to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 147 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -12 m
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.

(0.18 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track to Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 41 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -1 m
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 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 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 Lila falls crossing Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 343 m	Time = 14 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -168 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. 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 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 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 Optional sidetrip: 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 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.

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

Near by

A list of 14 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 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
Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	4.7 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	0.0 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
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

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 Marguerite Cascades.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Carrington Park to Marguerite Cascades 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)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 14 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. Sunny. 24.4°C (feels like 23.5°) 0 km/h from the CALM 30% humidity     (as at 17/03:00pm) Wed       ° Fine. Sunny. Thu 10°|24° Fine. Sunny. Fri 11°|25° Fine. Sunny. Sat 12°|26° Fine.

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.	$7	$0 to $5
Region: Sydney & Surrounds	Park fees	Camping	Facilities

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