Terrefic Trek followed by Finnish Sauna 🧖🏻‍♀️😍🌄

Trail and Pamper Time: Pools of Siloam, Lyre Bird Gully, Gordon Falls Lookout and Sauna 🥾🌄😍🧖🏻‍♀️
This route starts and ends at Leura train station.
Enjoy making your way through a small fern-filled canyon with hanging swamps and tackling a steep set of stairs before arriving at the Pool of Siloam along Gordon Creek. You'll traverse through lush fern forests and sandstone cliffs. The trail offers breathtaking views along the way. Then proceed along the cliffs and stairs to the fabulous Gordon Falls Lookout.
We will then head back through Lyre Bird Gully towards Leura.
Here you have the option to join us at Blue Mountains Sauna for a European style sauna and cold plunge. It’s about putting aside any stressors, clearing your mind, and healing the body while connecting with others on a deeper level. It’s the one space where everything is left behind. Where for 2 hours you sit and drink tea, sweat in 90°C sauna, then Chill in an Ice Bath, then Repeat. Feel your heart rate increasing, and at the end of a session, you smile and share that euphoric experience with others who know exactly how you feel.
Spaces are very limited. Only 7 spots left! So first in first served 🏃🏻‍♀️.
Book ASAP for the 1.00pm Session on 20th July at https://bmsauna.punchpass.com/classes?to_time=2025-07-21#2025-07-20
If you would like to join us.
(Please also read the conditions of the Sauna and what clothing to bring with you, etc.)

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RSVP:
Fitness 🥾🏃🏻‍♀️:**

• Moderate difficulty - 7km circular trail with steep ascents and descents with quite a few stairs.
• We will take our time; we are as fast as our slowest walker. But moderate fitness required and we are running to a time limit 😊.

Transport:
Via public transport from Central Station🚂:

• 07:24 departing from Central Station, Platform 7. (Lithgow via Parramatta Service)
• 09.25am : arrive at Leura Station.

For those driving, there is parking at the station carpark or streets nearby 😊.

Meeting:

• 09.15am: Outside Leura Station 🚂.

Route:

• 09.30am we will begin our walk for about 20 through the suburbs of Leura until we arrive at The Lyre Bird Gully Track.
• We will then proceed to follow the Track to the Pools Of Siloam ♒.
• Here we can take a short break and enjoy the waterfall and a cup of tea ☕.
• We will continue along the Track around the cliffside with spectacular views to Gordon Falls Lookout.
• Then head back along the trail and through the suburbs back towards Leura.
• Depending on the time, we can stop for a quick cup of coffee before heading to the sauna.
• 13.00pm: Fire and Ice! Pamper Time at the Sauna!! 🧖🏻‍♀️❤

For those who are unable to join us for the sauna, please, you are still welcome to join us on this beautiful hike 😊.
After the sauna, we will have dinner in Leura for a perfect end to a beautiful day 😊🥩🍹.

What to bring:

• It may be pretty muddy and lots of steps so good shoes for walking, preferably hiking boots and poles if required .
• BYO lunch / snacks, water, weather-appropriate clothing.
• There are bathrooms and water bubblers along the route, but please also bring 2ltrs water.

Support:

• $10 cash contribution on the day is greatly appreciated! It helps cover my Meetup subscription and group running costs 😊.
• Or via Pay .I.D. on 0405 122 682.

Contact:

• I will be available for contact on 0405122682 if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT:

• RSVP Responsibly*:* Your RSVP is a commitment to attend. If your plans change, please update it at least 12-24 hours in advance. This helps the host plan accordingly and allows waitlisted members to join, as spots are often limited for safety and logistical reasons. Frequent last-minute cancellations or no-shows may affect your ability to join future events or result in removal from the group.
• Community Walk: This is a volunteer-led walk with a hiking enthusiast, just as yourselves. Please keep the host within sight throughout the walk. You're welcome to leave at any time if needed, but please let the host know.
• Safety First: Your safety is your responsibility. By attending, you agree to follow all instructions, current rules, and public health orders in our guidelines accessible at:

https://www.meetup.com/womens-hiking-adventures/