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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
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.
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Catch the bus to Int of Farnell Rd and Cliff Track
(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
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