One of the Best Hikes in Australia! Classic Grand Canyon Circuit.

If you don’t like this hike, you won’t like many others. It’s one of the best hikes anywhere in Australia!
We will start at Blackheath Train Station (meet outside the train station on the Great Western Highway side) at 9.45am sharp (a train leaves Central at 7:24am from Platform 7 and arrives at Blackheath Station at 9:41am).
From here we will follow the Popes Glen Track to Govett’s Leap Lookout, where you will see one of the most impressive views in the Blue Mountains.
After a short break, we will follow the Cliff Top Track to the nearby waterfall with amazing views over the valley until we reach Evans Lookout where we will have lunch.
After lunch, we will descend down the numerous steps into the cooler Grand Canyon.
Following the Grand Canyon Track, we will pass waterfalls and tunnels (hopefully see some yabbies in the waterways), and then gradually climb through Neates Glen out to the carpark, about 200 metres higher than the canyon.
After that, we follow the Braeside Trail up the road, finishing back at Blackheath Train Station.
We will aim to get finish by 3.30pm, from where we can catch a train back to Katoomba or Sydney.
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DISTANCE: About 16 km.
GRADE: Medium, Grade 3.
NOTE: No get-out points. Maybe able to call an Uber from one of the lookouts, but not sure. Please let the Host know if you leave the walk.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
· Be Prepared: Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring 2L of water (refill points at lookouts) and dress for the weather. I would recommend hydralyte tablets, snacks, lunch and sun protection.
· 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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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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