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Map of Scenic Railway to Leura Forest hiking track
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Terrain profile

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Scenic Railway to Leura Forest bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Scenic Railway to Leura Forest bushwalking track

Track Notes

Permits

No permits are required

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Catch the bus to Scenic World
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 Scenic World
Parking fees apply in the area. 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) Scenic World to Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - railtrail	Distance = 0.2 km	Time = 20 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -187 m
From Scenic World the track goes down the cliffs using the Scenic Railway. This is a 415m long journey and is the world's steepest railway. At the bottom the track comes to a great viewing platform of the valley. 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

(0.22 km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) to Int of Furber Steps and Scenic Railway Track Walk: Easy - Bush Track	Distance = 0.2 km	Time = 30 mins
	Climb = 207 m	Descent = -203 m
From the Scenic Railway Platform the track heads north-east through the gate signposted as the Blue Mountains National Park and along the bushtrack. This goes along the flat next to the cliffs until reaching an intersection with a bushtrack climbing up the cliffs to the left.

(0.44 km) Int of Furber Steps and Scenic Railway Track to Kedumba Falls Walk: Easy - Bush Track	Distance = 0.2 km	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 15 m	Descent = -27 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east through the gate and away from the Scenic Railway. The track goes along the flat and very well managed bushtrack until at the end passing the Turpentine Tree and shortly after coming to Kedumba Falls which is extremely pretty. There is a metal bridge that crosses the falls but on the current side there is a picnic table by which to enjoy the views.

(0.64 km) Kedumba Falls to Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 1.7 km	Time = 1 Hrs 5 mins
	Climb = 257 m	Descent = -263 m
From Kedumba Falls the track crosses the creek along the metal footbridge and joins up with the bushtrack on the other side. This heads north-west winding around along the bushtrack under the cliffs. At several points the track 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 where it passes underneath the Three Sisters. This is clearly signposted so it is difficult to miss. IAfter passing under the Sisters the track turns to the north-east and climbs slightly up to an intersection of the Federal Pass Tracks and the Dardenelles Tracks. This is clearly signposted.

(2.36 km) Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks to Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 1.3 km	Time = 35 mins
	Climb = 99 m	Descent = -117 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east down the hill and away from the cliffs following the signs along the Federal Pass Track. This goes steadily down until flattening out and continuing north-east. The environment surrounding the bushtrack at this point is quite dense and while very pretty it is difficult to get good views of the surrounding area. It is possible to see just off to the right hand side parts of the Sublime Point Servicetrail. Towards the end of this component the track begins to rise steadily up until in the final section flattening out and passing over a small creek. This is shortly before coming to a large pagoda which is Leura Forest. At this point there is also an intersection with the Dardenelles Track which 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.

Catch the bus from Scenic World
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 Scenic World
Parking fees apply in the area. 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)
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	1.7 km
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	2 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	29.9 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	30.6 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre	281 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6353 1899	30.8 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.

Blue Mountains National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

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 famou	$7	$0 to $5
Region: Sydney & Surrounds	Park fees	Camping	Facilities

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 Scenic Railway to Leura Forest.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Scenic Railway to Leura Forest Click to re-center search
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergancy use only	28 km (to the WNW)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	28 km (to the WNW)
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)

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