Blue Mountains National Park Magic! From Scenic World to Ruined Castle Loop.

We meet just outside Katoomba Train Station, at the Exit/Entry point on southern side (for those directionally challenged, turn right as you descend the ramp exiting the station and climb the stairs to the road level) at 9.30am sharp (train leaves Central at 7:24am from Platform 5 and arrives at Katoomba at 9.26am).
From here we will catch a bus to Scenic World (alternatively, you can drive to Scenic World where there are plenty of parking and facilities available).
Ruined Castle is one of the best destinations in the entire Blue Mountains!
The first leg of the hike involves taking the Furber Steps (LOTS of steep steps) all the way down to the Scenic Railway.
From here, we'll jump on the Federal Pass Walking Track, where we will hike through the beautiful rainforest and hear the amazing birdlife, passing historical attractions and informative signage along the way.
The Federal Pass Walking Track takes us all the way to the Ruined Castle Track, from where we will reach Ruined Castle, a bunch of large rocks that found themselves on the top of the mountain just begging to be climbed.
Once we climb them (some people may choose not to and that's ok) we’ll be rewarded with 360-degree views over the Jamison Valley as far as Wentworth Falls, showcasing the Blue Mountains National Park to the south of Katoomba.
We will then return the same way until we reach the Golden Staircase, which is the most challenging leg of the hike. Once we get to the top we'll be hiking along the road for the remainder of the trail, which is easy going after the stairs, and still quite scenic!
We will aim to get back to Scenic World by 4pm, from where we can catch a bus back to Katoomba Train Station and back to Sydney.
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DISTANCE: About 16km, 735 metres elevation gain.
GRADE: Moderate/hard with some hills. This walk is NOT for beginners or those with a fear of heights. There are lots of stair to climbs, some rock scrambling and bush bashing at times. The track can be wet, muddy and slippery in parts.
NOTE: No get-out points. Please let the Host know if you leave the walk.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
· Be Prepared: Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring at least 2.5L of water (no refill points available along the way) and dress for the weather.
· Follow Instructions: Please follow the instructions of the Host at all times and keep the Host within sight.
RSVP Responsibly and Be Ontime at the Designated Meeting Point: Update your RSVP if you can’t make it.
GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in cash on the day or PayID is 0439 344987 Cristian Sylvestre.
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DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries.
However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings.
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