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Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
3 Hrs 9 mins
4.6 km
591 m
Circuit
3.7 km SSE of Katoomba
Blue Mountains National Park
Track: Hard
Forming a complete circuit first around the cliffs and then the valley floor if any walk has the capability to convince a walker of the beauty of the Blue Mountains National Park it is this one. With numerous fantastic views including Echo Point, Tallawarra Lookout and Honeymoon Point this walk, a beautiful spot to break in Leura Forest and an opportunity to stand on the Three Sisters. This walk has it all and cannot fail to charm.
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(0 km) Echo Point Archway Intersection to Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks Track: Moderate - footpath, servicetrail, bushtrack
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 30 m
Descent = -52 m
From the archway entrance at Echo Point the track takes the upper footpath and follows the sign pointing to the Three Sisters. Shortly after the track comes to an intersection off to the right. From the intersection the track heads east along the footpath. Very shorty after the intersection the track turns to the south and begins to go down. This continues until the track comes to an intersection signposted as the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. It also points to the Three Sisters. From the intersection the track heads up the slight set of stairs and along the wide trail. This soon flattens out and the track continues south-east until coming to an intersection signposted as the way to the Three Sisters, Cliff Ave, or Leura Cascades. From the intersection the track heads west following the sign to Leura Cascades. Very shortly after the intersection the track curves to the north. This goes along the very flat bushtrack until coming to an intersection marked by signs pointing to Echo Point and to Leura Cascades
(0.6 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks to Lady Carrington Lookout Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -12 m
From the intersection the track heads out to the cliffs going down a small flight of stairs and following the metal railing. Shortly after (15m) the track breaks out onto a rockshelf signposted as the Lady Carrington Lookout.
(0.6 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks to Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 40 m
Descent = -49 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east following the sign to Leura Cascades. The goes very gradually up until in the last section going next to a metal fence. This ends when the track comes to a lookout signposted as Tallawarra Lookout. From the lookout the track follows the fence north-west around the edge of the valley and cliffs going towards Leura Cascades. When the track reaches the top of this small hill it becomes parallel to Cliff Dr. Just before the end of this section the track passes underneath a large concrete lookout which is up at the road. On the other side of this the track comes to an intersection with an umarked bushtrack going off to the left and up to the road.
(1.22 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks to Honeymoon Lookout Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 8 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads up the hill towards the large concrete structure located next to Cliff Dr. This is signposted as Honeymoon Lookout.
(1.22 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks to Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Banksia Lookout Tracks Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -17 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east along the bushtrack. Not long after a short section of metal fence begins. At the end of this the track goes slight down before coming to a lookout signposted as Honeymoon Point. From the lookout the track heads north-west along the bushtrack before arriving at the top of a gradual set of stairs. At this point there is another bushtrack going off to the left- this is a private residence track. Continuing down the stairs the track shortly after comes to an intersection marked with a sign pointing to Echo Point and to Leura Cascades.
(1.36 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Banksia Lookout Tracks to Banksia Lookout Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -5 m
From the intersection the track heads out to the cliffs along the bushtrack until coming to an intersection signposted as Banksia Lookout. The view is largely blocked by trees.
(1.36 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Banksia Lookout Tracks to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 51 m
Descent = -37 m
From the intersection the track goes down the hill along the log stairs until reaching the bridge crossing Banksia Streamlet. On the other side of the bridge the track goes up the hill using the stairs. Once reaching the top of the stairs the track flattens out and continues around to the .... until coming to a lookout signposted as Lomandra Lookout. From the lookout the track heads north along the bushtrack and shortly after the track narrows as it goes through a fern gully. After this the track widens once again and continues in this manner until arriving at an intersection signposted as a way to Burrabarroo Lookout.
(1.91 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks to Burrabarroo Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -8 m
From the intersection the track follows the signpost to Burrabarroo Lookout. Shortly after it passes a safety warning sign before crossing a small rochshelf. The track curves around to the south and passes over several rockshelves before arriving at the lookout which is fenced in.
(1.91 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 32 m
Descent = -23 m
From the intersection the track follows the sign to Leura Cascades. This curves and rises gradually until coming to an intersection signposted as the way to Leura Cascades and to Gordon Falls. From the intersection the track heads north-east following the signs to Leura Cascades. This curves around to the south slightly and continues until coming to an intersection signposted as the way to Leura Forest or to Leura Cascades.
(2.26 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track to Int of Federal Pass and Jamison Lookout Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -1 m
From the intersection the track goes south-west down the hill along the bushtrack for a short period before coming to an intersection with a sign pointing to Jamison Lookout. The track at this point is a steady descent down log stairs.
(2.3 km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamison Lookout Tracks to Jamison Lookout Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -6 m
From the intersection the track heads south-east along the bushtrack for a short while following the signpost to Jamison Lookout. This track is very short and breaks out onto a splendid lookout and view over the Jamison Valley.
(2.3 km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamison Lookout Tracks to Int of Federal Pass and Leura Forest Tracks Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 10 m
Descent = -203 m
From the intersection the track heads north-west down the hill and after a very short period this becomes very steep as it turns to the south and enters the valley and joins Linda Creek. At this point the descent is made up of frequent metal as well as log stairs and steep sections of track. The trail at this point is very beautiful and the falls are quite amazing with the track crossing over the creek and zig-zagging down the hill along the metal boardwalk until at the very end flattening out slightly and continuing along the upper bank before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack signposted as part of the Federal Pass Track. There is also a sign pointing to Leura Forest.
(2.74 km) Int of Federal Pass and Leura Forest Tracks to Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 24 m
Descent = -41 m
From the intersection the track heads south-west along the bushtrack and this goes down slightly, crossing Linda Creek at Lila Falls using the boardwalk before flattening out at the bottom of this section of valley. At this point the track changes to being a wide and flat bushtrack that continues ... until coming to a small clearing and picnic table signposted as Leura Forest. Continueing on the bushtrack for several hundred metres the track comes to a large pagoda and clearing. At this point there is an intersection of the Dardenelles and Federal Pass Tracks (The start of the of the Dardenelles Track is hidden behind the Pagoda). Leura Forest is quite beautiful with its shady surrounding trees and mystic atmosphere. This is definitely worth staying for a while in.
(3.08 km) Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) to Int of Giant Staircase and Dardenelles Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.9 km
Time = 35 mins
Climb = 168 m
Descent = -148 m
From the Pagola at Laura forest the track heads south west away from the Pagola and following the unclear sign pointing along the Dardenelles Track. This rises up next to the cliffs before flattening out and emerging from the forest shade. This continues until reaching an intersection with a set of stairs signposted as the Giant Staircase. These go up the hill to the north-west.
(3.95 km) Bottom of Giant Staircase to The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 160 m
Descent = -10 m
From the intersection the track follows the sign up the Giant Staircase. This steeply climbs the stairs until coming to an intersection with a bridge that goes across to the Three Sisters. Along the way there are chairs in which to rest from the climb and enjoy the magnificent views of the valley.
(4.15 km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection to The Three Sisters Optional Side Trip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time =
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -2 m
From the intersection the track crosses the bridge over to the Three Sisters.
(4.15 km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection to Int of The Giant Staircase and the Lady Game Lookout Track Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 24 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads steeply up the stairs until reaching an intersection with another bushtrack.
(4.18 km) Int of The Giant Staircase and the Lady Game Lookout Track to Lady Game Lookout Optional Side Trip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time =
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -5 m
From the intersection the track heads out to the cliffs for about 10m before coming to a great lookout of the valley.
(4.18 km) Int of The Giant Staircase and the Lady Game Lookout Track to Int of Oreandes Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 9 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads away from the cliffs and past the sign giving time and directional information on the walks.in the area. At this point the track widens turns right and shortly after comes to an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the right.
(4.21 km) Int of Oreandes Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads north past the lookout and onto the footpath. This rises gradually and steadily until coming to an intersection signposted as the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
(4.32 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath to Int of the Three Sisters Footpath and Spooners Lookout Footpath Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 15 m
Descent = -12 m
From the intersection the track heads north along the footpath. This gradually rises and turns to the west before coming to an unmarked intersection with another footpath.
(4.52 km) Int of the Three Sisters Footpath and Spooners Lookout Footpath to Echo Point Archway Intersection Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track keeps to the upper path and goes for a short distance before coming to an intersection at the archway entrance to at Echo Point.
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