Bushwalking on the Devil's Hole Trail hiking trail

Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Devil's Hole Trail hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below

Devil's Hole Trail

Time
Distance
Climb
Style

3 Hrs 30 mins
6.9 km
587 m
One way

1.7 km SSW of Katoomba
Blue Mountains National Park bus

Track: Unmanaged

Enjoying a variety of different environments, Devil's Hole trail descends into the valley below Katoomba via the Six Foot Track, before rising up through the difficult and often slippery Devil's Hole. This is definitely one of the more difficult trails in the area. Walkers can enjoy great views from the top of the valley at both ends of the walk, as well as an extremely pretty creek environment as the track passes through Nellie's Glen.

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 Devil's Hole Trail hiking track
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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

Six Foot Track

1:50 000 Map Series

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Katoomba

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Katoomba

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Photo Gallery




	The Cliff Track




	Nellie's Glen Lookout




	Nellie's Glen Track




	Going through Nellie's Glen




	The 6 Ft Trail




	Looking down the 6 Ft Servicetrail




	The rough Devil's Hole Bushtrack




	As the track gets closer to the cliffs it becomes quite dark




	The view from Cliff Drive

Terrain profile

Cross sectional view of the Devil's Hole Trail bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Devil's Hole Trail bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Devil's Hole Trail bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Devil's Hole Trail bushwalking track

Track Notes

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Catch the bus to Int of Farnell Rd and Cliff Track

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 Int of Farnell Rd and Cliff Track

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) Int of Farnell Rd and Cliff Track to Intersection of Cliff Track and Therambulat Lookout Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 0.2 km	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = -16 m
From the intersection of Farnell Rd and the bushtrack (approximately 30m west of the end of Stuarts Rd) marked by the signpost saying 'Cliff Track' this trail heads north down the bushtrack until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack. This corner is marked by a large cairn and an orange banner wrapped around the tree on the corner.

(0.23 km) Intersection of Cliff Track and Therambulat Lookout Track to Therambulat Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 0.1 km	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -49 m
From the intersection the track heads west along the bushtrack until coming to a lookout over the valley, which has great views to the south and south-west. To protect visitors safety railings have been installed.

(0.23 km) Intersection of Cliff Track and Therambulat Lookout Track to Int of Cliff Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 0.8 km	Time = 25 mins
	Climb = 86 m	Descent = -94 m
From the intersection the track heads south-east along the flat bushtrack. As the track turns to the west and crosses a small creek using a bridge the track begins to climb steadily around the side of the hill. This continues until reaching an intersection with a wide track, marked by a signpost saying 'Bonnie Doon Fauna Study Being Conducted at this Site'.

(1.02 km) Int of Cliff Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail to Nellie's Glen Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 0.1 km	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -17 m
From the intersection the track heads south down the bush track until coming to a great lookout over the Megalong Valley

(1.02 km) Int of Cliff Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail to Int of 6 Foot Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 0.1 km	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 16 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection the track heads north along the cleared bush track until coming to an intersection with a service trail marked with several signposts saying '6 Foot Track'.

(1.17 km) Int of 6 ft Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail to Int of Devils Crk Service trail and 6 ft Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 3.5 km	Time = 1 Hrs 20 mins
	Climb = 56 m	Descent = -454 m
From the intersection the track heads west steeply down the service trail until coming to the sign saying Nellie's Glen. The track turns sharply left and heads through the gully formed in the cliffs. The track is made up of steep steps and occasionally crosses small sections of creek. These crossings are particularly slippery. Gradually the track turns to the south-west and flattens out. Shortly after passing another sign saying Nellie's Glen the track widens into a service trail. This continues south-west until coming to an intersection with another service trail, next to several private paddocks.

(4.69 km) Int of 6 Ft Track and Devil's Hole Servicetrail to Int of Devil's Hole Bushtrack and Cliff Rd Track: Unmanaged - Bush Track	Distance = 2.2 km	Time = 1 Hrs 15 mins
	Climb = 425 m	Descent = -12 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east along the servicetrail. This gradually rises except in some very short sections where it is quite steep. This continues until reaching an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the left. This is often marked by a large cairn on the corner. The track turns left and goes onto the bushtrack heading north. Shortly after the track crosses Devil's Hole Creek and after this gradually turns to the north-east. As the track get closer and closer to the cliffs it becomes steeper and steeper. Once reaching near the top follow the markers nailed onto the trees next to the track as well as the small cairns. If you don't follow these you will go to far and come to a small waterfall. The track climbs up steeply to the north through a gap in the cliffs (this gap is not apparent from below the cliffs). Once emerging from the 'hole' the trail becomes better managed and much clearer. It then winds its way further north-east until coming to an intersection with Cliff Rd. In this last section there are great views over the Megalong Valley.

Catch the bus from Int of Devil's Hole Bushtrack and Cliff Rd

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 Int of Devil's Hole Bushtrack and Cliff Rd

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	1.8 km
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	1.8 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	28.7 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre	281 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6353 1899	29 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	31 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Early fog, few showers/thunderstorm.

11.9°C (feels like 10.7°)

7 km/h from the NNE

90% humidity (as at 13/03:00pm)

Wed	8°\|14°	Early fog, few showers/thunderstorm.
Thu	6°\|15°	Chance late shower.
Fri	7°\|14°	Mostly fine.
Sat	7°\|13°	Mostly fine.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

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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 Devil's Hole Trail.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Devil's Hole Trail Click to re-center search
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergancy use only	27 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	27 km (to the W)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	27 km (to the NNW)
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	31 km (to the E)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	35 km (to the ENE)