🌿 Blue Mountains: Grand Canyon, Cliff Top & Pope's Glen Circuit (~17km)

Join us for a spectacular 17km full-day circuit through the heart of the Blue Mountains National Park! We will be exploring the ancient, fern-filled Grand Canyon, combining lush, shaded gorge landscapes with dramatic cliff edges and sweeping valley views. Good fitness is essential given the long distance and a challenging 800m+ of total elevation gain.

Before you RSVP, be sure to read the following:

• Difficulty and Terrain: Hard because of distance and climbs, good pace and multiple elevation gains! Expect a diverse mix of bush tracks, hills, stairs, and some paved streets at start and finish.
• Start at 10:10 AM at Blackheath Station platform (start depend on public transport), finish back here around 4:30 PM. You can take BMT trains from Central station or you can park at the station.
• Route: Starting from Blackheath Station, we will wind our way through Neates Glen and descend into the famous and beautifully immersive Grand Canyon gorge. After trekking along the canyon floor, we will climb back up to take in the stunning cliff-top panoramas at Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap. Finally, we will loop back via the picturesque Pope's Glen track to finish our day right back at the station.
• Gratuity: A $5 contribution is appreciated to help cover our Meetup subscription and group running costs. Carry Cash or ask for PayID.

Important - Please Read:

• What to Bring: Wear proper hiking shoes, bring ample hydration (Minimum 2.5L of water- No refill available), pack enough snacks/lunch, sunscreen, hat, and weather protection, basic first-aid and insect-repellent spray.
• RSVP responsibly – Treat it as a commitment; update or cancel 12–24 hrs before.
• Arrive early – All route/gear info is in the description; hosts can’t field messages during the event.
• Stay together – It's a volunteer-led community walk; keep the host in sight and let them know if you leave.
• Safety first – Your safety is your own responsibility! You agree to follow host instructions, public-health orders and OZ Outdoors guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors
• Get involved – You're welcome to send the host feedback or let us know if you’d like to lead such walks.
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