Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Staircase hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Staircase
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
3 Hrs
3.4 km
740 m
One way
3.8 km SSE of Katoomba
Blue Mountains National Park
Track: Hard
From the most popular lookout in the Blue Mountains to one of Australia's most famous landmarks this track descends into the valley, and then follows the bottom of the cliff to Scenic World. With great views of the valley and the a beautiful forest environment this is an exremely popular walk. All the more so because at the end of the world's steepest railway is ready and waiting to take walkers all the way back up to the top of the cliffs.
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(0 km) Echo Point to The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection Track: Hard - footpath, bushtrack, bushtrack
Distance = 0.5 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 13 m
Descent = -75 m
From Echo Point the track heads north-east towards the visitor centre and the toilet block. On the northern side of the visitor centre the track comes to the start of a footpath signposted as the way to the Three Sisters 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 down the footpath south until reaching the lookout. 10m past this and the track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack off to the left. From the intersection the track goes downhill towards the cliffs and turns left at the signs giving time and directional information on the walks in the area. Just past this and the track comes to an intersection with a set of steep stairs. From the intersection the track goes steeply down the stairs until coming to an intersection with a bridge that goes across to the Three Sisters.
(0.52 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.
(0.52 km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection to Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.5 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 47 m
Descent = -198 m
From the intersection the track goes steeply down the cliff using the staircase. Along the way there are magnificent views of the valley. In order to enjoy these chairs have been installed at various viewing points. The track continues to go down steeply until coming to an intersection with a flat bushtrack signposted as the Dardenelles Walking Track. From the intersection at the bottom of the Giant Staircase the track heads south alongside the cliffs following the signs towards the Scenic Railway. This continues with some great views over the Katoomba Valley. At several points small seats have been installed to enjoy these fine views. This continues until in the final section going very very slightly down before coming to a heavily signposted intersection with signs pointing along the Federal Pass Track and towards the Scenic Railway.
(1 km) Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks to Int of Furber Steps and Scenic Railway Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.9 km
Time = 1 Hrs 10 mins
Climb = 290 m
Descent = -272 m
From the intersection the track heads south-west along the bushtrack next to the cliffs, following the signs towards the Scenic Railway. Not long after the intersection the track passes under the Three Sisters and this has been clearly signposted so it is difficult to miss. From here the track turns to the north-west and winds along a relatively flat bushtrack and at several points passes some good rock formations and caves embedded in the cliffs. Accompanying this there are occassional good views that aren't shrouded by the surrounding trees. The track continues in this manner until in the last section comes up to Kedumba Falls which the track crosses over using a metal bridge. Kedumba Falls is extremely pretty and it is possible to see the water flowing quite far down into the valley. Just across the bridge there is a picnic table by which to enjoy the view of the falls. From the intersection the track heads south-west away from Kedumba Falls along the bushtrack for a short while before passing the Turpentine Tree. Shortly after the track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the right and up the cliffs.
(2.92 km) Int of Furber Steps and Scenic Railway Track to Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 30 mins
Climb = 203 m
Descent = -207 m
From the intersection the track heads south-west alongside the cliffs on the flat bushtrack until passing through a small gate and entering onto the platform of the Scenic Railway. At this point there are fantastic views over the Katoomba Valley as well the Three Sisters.
(3.13 km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) to Scenic World Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - railtrail
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 187 m
Descent = 0 m
From the bottom platform the track goes down the cliffs using the Scenic Railway. This is a 415m long journey and is the world's steepest railway. Use of the railway costs $10 for adults and $5 for children one-way. Last train normally at 4:45pm (opens at 9am) More info
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