Martin's Lookout to Glenbrook Creek

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Time 1 hr 30 mins
Return 1.2 km Return
Climb 199 m
Grade 4 Hard track
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From Martin's Lookout, this walk drops down to Glenbrook Creek before climbing back up to the stunning Martin's Lookout. This is a great walk if you find you have some extra time when visiting Martin's lookout.

(0km) Martins Lookout Carpark → Int. Martins Lookout and Short Trks

distance 60 m time 2 mins climb 0m descent -12m Easy track
From the car park, the walk heads through the cable opening in the low fence, and follows the clear sandy path past the rocky outcrop, on the left. The track winds for a short time to come around a rock outcrop with a pole (without a sign) marking the intersection, on the right.

(0km) Int. Martins Lookout and Short Trks → Martins Lookout

distance 30 m time 1 mins climb 0m descent -5m Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads across the hillside, keeping the valley and view to the right. The track continues to soon lead out to the unfenced rock platform that forms Martin's Lookout.

Martins Lookout

Martins Lookout
Martin's Lookout is an unfenced view on the rim of the plateau, south of Valley Heights. There are views across and up the Glenbrook Creek, and to the Lost Worlds lookout (on the opposite cliffs) which features a small white crucifix. This cross is in memory of Rev. Raymer who was an avid bushwalker in the area. The plaque in the rock at Martin's Lookout is directly opposite this cross.

(0km) Martins Lookout → Int. Martins Lookout and Bunyan Lookout Trk

distance 530 m time 26 mins climb 2m descent -180m Hard track
Turn left: From Martins Lookout, the track heads south-east around the rocky knoll, with the views to the right of the track. The track quickly comes off the sandstone surface and descends stairs which zigzag under the cliffs. The walk passes under many overhangs, some of which overhang the track as it makes its way down the hillside. Tightly winding its way down the hill, the track descends a final flight of stairs to the signposted intersection.

Maps for the Martin's Lookout to Glenbrook Creek walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Springwood1:25 000 Map Series90304S SPRINGWOODNSW-90304S
Penrith1:100 000 Map Series9030 PENRITH9030

Cross sectional view of the Martin's Lookout to Glenbrook Creek bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Martin's Lookout to Glenbrook Creek

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Martin's Lookout to Glenbrook Creek

Altitude analysis for Martin's Lookout to Glenbrook Creek

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

Length1.2 km
Time1 hr 30 mins
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Grade 4/6



Hard track
AS 2156.1GradientVery steep (4/6)
Quality of trackRough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
SignsDirectional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience RequiredNo experience required (1/6)
WeatherWeather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
InfrastructureLimited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

530m of this walk is very steep and another 60m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (30m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

530m of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 60m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (30m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 560m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 60m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 620m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 620m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

530m of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 60m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (30m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

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Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Martin's Lookout to Glenbrook Creek walk starts and ends at the Martins Lookout Carpark (gps: -33.734147, 150.57605)

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This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district.

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Park Information

Blue Mountains National Park

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.

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