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Map of Reids Plateau Loop
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Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Reids Plateau Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Reids Plateau Loop bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	350m
		Time	20 mins
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Grade 3/6 Track: Moderate	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
Around 220m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 140m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track
Around 200m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 150m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs
Around 180m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 170m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 350m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 350m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
Around 300m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 50m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Track Notes

Wildwalks
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Catch the bus to Katoomba Falls Kiosk
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. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to Katoomba Falls Kiosk
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|

Katoomba Falls Kiosk	Alt = 932 m
The Katoomba Falls Kiosk serves a variety of light and healthy meals including breakfast, lunch and Devonshire teas. A drink enjoyed here will add to the experience of any local bushwalk. For more information, phone (02) 4782-4868. More info

(0 km) Katoomba Falls Kiosk to Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 74 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -7 m
From Katoomba Falls Kiosk, this walk heads out the front doors and turns left following the side of the building, past the car park to the small park, which it crosses, passing the water fountain and the large information signs to the signposted intersection of the 'Prince Henry Cliff Walk' and the track heading to 'Scenic Railway & Skyway'. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Reids Plateau' sign down the concrete stairs, passing a 'Greenspace Project' sign. The walk continues down to the bottom of the stairs and to the intersection of the Katoomba Falls Walk and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk (unsignposted).

(0.07 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Reids Plateau loop to Int of Reids Plateau loop track Walk: Easy - footpath	Length = 12 m	Time =
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -4 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk goes south, up the concrete stairs. The track climbs up to the intersection with the Reids Plateau loop at the top of the first flight of stairs.

(0.09 km) Int of Reids Plateau loop track to Cliffside lookout Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 33 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -6 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads climbs up the right of the two staircases. At the top, the walk continues along the footpath for a short distance through the trees to the first lookout.

Cliffside lookout	Alt = 916 m
This unnamed, fenced lookout is perched on the cliff's edge on Reids Plateau. The lookout has a bench seat and overlooks the Witches Leap area. The view is mostly of the surrounding trees, with glimpses of cliffs on the other side of the valley. There is a nice view of Witches Leap waterfall.

(0.12 km) Cliffside lookout to Int of Tunnel lookout and Reids Plateau picnic area tracks Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 57 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -11 m
Turn left : From the lookout, the walk heads south along the footpath, winding around the edge of the plateau while keeping the valley to the right. The walk soon comes to the next lookout. Veer left: From the lookout, the walk follows the footpath south through the bush and up the concrete steps intersection with the Tunnel Lookout track .

(0.18 km) Int of Tunnel lookout and Reids Plateau picnic area tracks to Tunnel Lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 4 m	Time =
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = 0 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the shorter flight of steps and under a rock overhang to the Tunnel Lookout. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)

Tunnel Lookout	Alt = 901 m
Tunnel Lookout is a fenced lookout perched on the cliff edge, accessed though a small natural tunnel. The panorama looks along the Kedumba Valley, as well as taking in Orphan Rock to the right. There is also good view of Ruined Castle. The Scenic Skyway passes in front of the lookout every so often.

(0.18 km) Int of Tunnel lookout and Reids Plateau picnic area tracks to Reids Plateau picnic area Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 15 m	Time =
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = 0 m
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk head along the footpath to the open concrete area at the fenced-off cliff edge, where there are a few tables and chairs .

Reids Plateau Picnic area	Alt = 907 m
Reids Plateau Picnic Area is at the southern end of Reids Plateau, near Katoomba Kiosk. There are a few picnic benches and tables near a great lookout, looking towards Mount Solitary. The tables are sheltered by a reasonably realistic artificial cave. The lookout is a nice place to shelter from the rain or sun, and great for a picnic. The area is quite popular, so you are unlikely to be here alone.

(0.19 km) Reids Plateau picnic area to Int of Reids Plateau loop and lookout tracks Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 28 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 9 m	Descent = 0 m
Veer left: From the picnic area, the walk follows the concrete path north, winding around the plateau for a short distance to the intersection with the Plateau lookout path, near the fibreglass rock shelter.

(0.22 km) Int of Reids Plateau loop and lookout tracks to Reids Plateau lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 10 m	Time =
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -1 m
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads east through the bush and away from the fibreglass shelter, soon coming to the lookout at the end of the path. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)

Plateau Lookout	Alt = 915 m
This small, fenced lookout is on Reids Plateau, near Katoomba Kiosk. The lookout provides a partial view through some trees, across the Kedumba Valley towards the Three Sisters.

(0.22 km) Int of Reids Plateau loop and lookout tracks to Int of Reids Plateau loop track Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 47 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 8 m	Descent = 0 m
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath north through the bush, passing the fibreglass shelter and continuing down the concrete steps to the intersection with the Reids Plateau loop track.

(0.27 km) Int of Reids Plateau loop track to Katoomba Falls Kiosk Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 86 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 11 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads down the concrete steps to the intersection with the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. Continue straight: With the Katoomba Falls track to the left and the picnic bench to the right, this walk heads north up the concrete stairs, passing a 'Greenspace Project' sign. The walk comes to the top of the stairs, to the signposted intersection of 'Round Walk' at the back of the small park near the Katoomba Kiosk. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses through the park, passing the large information signs and the water fountain, arriving at the Katoomba Kiosk.

Catch the bus from Katoomba Falls Kiosk
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. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from Katoomba Falls Kiosk
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 links currently not working, sorry

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

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	1.3 km
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	1.7 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	29.7 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	30.4 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre	281 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6353 1899	30.7 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Reids Plateau Loop.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Reids Plateau Loop Click to re-center search
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	28 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	28 km (to the W)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	29 km (to the NNW)
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	30 km (to the E)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	35 km (to the NE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 12 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

Partly cloudy. 4.6°C (feels like 1.7°) 7 km/h from the S 86% humidity     (as at 19/09:00am) Wed       9° Partly cloudy. Thu 2°|9° Partly cloudy. Fri 1°|9° Possible late shower. Sat 2°|8° Cloudy.

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.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park
Closure information last downloaded Wednesday 19th of June 2013 10:00 AM
CLOSED AREAS
Claustral Canyon access change
Access to Claustral Canyon via the usual route across private land at Mount Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access. NPWS has sought alternative access through private land without success.  Canyoners should respect the rights of Mount Tomah residents and avoid using private land.
Alternative access and parking from the west side of Mt Bell has been approved. For details please contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open seven days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Ingar camping areas - Ingar campground
Vehicle access along Ingar Road may be closed at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive while private property development works are underway. NPWS requests that visitors respect private property closures.
When the gate is closed Ingar Camping Area will remain open to walkers who access around the private property. Walking distance approximately 13kms.
Murphys Glen camping area closed - Murphys Glen campground
Murphys Glen is closed due to road damage and facilities maintenance.
Wentworth Falls walking tracks
The Undercliff and Overcliff tracks are closed between Princes Rock access and Lyrebird Lookout due to recent landslides. This means visitors doing the National or Wentworth Pass loops will need to return via the Shortcut Track.
The Den Fenella walking track will be closed 7 days per week during upgrade work which commenced 31 January 2013. The Den Fenella lookout remains closed due to structural damage on the bridge. 
All enquiries to the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
Locations affected:Overcliff-Undercliff track, Den Fenella walking track

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