Time     Distance Climb Style

5 Hrs   7.7 km   1255 m   One way

2.8 km SE of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

Following the bottom edge of the cliffs this track passes many of the popular sights of the Katoomba area, on the journey from Leura to the Golden Stairs. Travelling through beautiful forest environments this is one of the longer walks in the area. Leura Forest and Kedumba Falls are both great places to sit and take a break before moving on towards the end of the walk.

Time     Distance Climb Style

30 mins   1 km   46 m   Return

8 km NNE of Leura    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

The walk to the summit of Flat Top is a very short climb. However, a treat awaits at the summit, with near-360 degree views of the surrounding valleys, such as the Grose, along with other features like Mt Hay and Lockleys Pylon. The walk and mountain itself may be short but the views are spectacular and well worth doing.

Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Hrs   7.4 km   244 m   Return

7.1 km NNE of Leura    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

This track leads along the Fortress Ridge out to the cliffs above the Grose Valley. The track is popular with canyoners who use it as access to Fortress Canyon. However, the views from the lookout and along the trail are superb with the sheer cliffs and deep valley put in perspective. A fantastic return walk with stunning views.

Time     Distance Climb Style

1 Hr   2 km   107 m   Circuit

11.6 km NNE of Leura    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

This track follows the exposed ridges of the Mt Hay area to the edge of the Grose Valley and back. The walk takes in an interesting array of low heath, wild flowers and insects which adds to the surrounding scenery. The track rounds the Hay Monolith which is a large mass of rock that stands alone. An optional side trips allow views over the cliffs and to the prominent Lockleys Pylon.

Time     Distance Climb Style

30 mins   0.7 km   48 m   Circuit

1.1 km WSW of Leura    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

Following Leura Creek down to a beautiful small waterfall this is one of the most pretty short walks in the Leura area. Sit under the overhang and watch as the falls cascade down around you before climbing to great views of the Leura cliffline. This is all before following the circuit track back to the park.

Time     Distance Climb Style

1 Hrs 15 mins   1.8 km   145 m   One way

1.1 km WSW of Leura    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

From Leura Park to Gordon Falls Park this track has two great sidetrips down to some of the smaller waterfalls in the area. Don't be fooled by their size - they are quite beautiful. With fantastic views of the Jamison Valley between the falls this is one of the most diverse walks in the area. Allow some extra time for the side trips (especially Gordon Falls) in order to sit and reflect as the water cascades around you.

Time     Distance Climb Style

5 Hrs   6.7 km   1090 m   One way

1 km S of Leura    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

Approximately half cliff-walk and half forest track, this trail truly shows what the cliff edges of the Jamison Valley have to offer. This includes great views at Tarpeian and Fossil Rocks, as well as the beautiful descent into the valley, combined with the mystique of Leura Forest. There are great spots to take a break along the cliff, and also down in the forest. Finish the walk with an exciting ride to the top of Scenic World on the world's steepest railway.

Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Hrs 15 mins   6.8 km   329 m   Return

8.1 km NNE of Leura    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

Lockley's Pylon Track is an excellent walk with some amazing views. The track leaves Mt Hay Rd to head along a ridge past the prominant features of The Pinnacles (an optional sidetrip). The track traverses the hill out to Lockley's Pyon which give 360 degree views of the Mt Hay area and Grose Valley. The optional side trip to see Fortress Canyon Waterfall is well worth the walk with its contrasting plateau, cliff and valley features creating some breath-taking scenery.

Time     Distance Climb Style

1 Hrs 45 mins   3 km   195 m   Return

11.6 km NNE of Leura    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

This is an excellent walk across the exposed ridges of the Mt Hay area. The track views the swamps below Mt Hay and further into the Grose Valley. The basalt-capped Mt Hay provides a change in vegetation towards the top of the hill, which also blocks the view from the top.

Time     Distance Climb Style

2 Hrs   4.6 km   279 m   Circuit

11.6 km NNE of Leura    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

This walk combines the Mt Hay and Hay Monolith trails. The track takes in the best of the exposed ridges with views into the swamps and Grose Valley. Walkers will pass by many rock formations and wild flowers in the low heath. The summit of Mt Hay does not give views of the region, but the track up does showcase the surrounding scenery.