Evans Lookout to Junction Rock (Dharug & Gundungurra Country)

5 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min 4

11.2 km ↑ 1149 m Hard track Circuit ↓ 1149 m

The walk from Evans Lookout takes a very scenic route down into the valley before returning along the scenic Cliff Top walk. The track takes in a wide variety of vegetation as it changes altitude. Be sure to keep your eyes open for the colourful fungi along the track, and the ferns attached to the cliff wall. If it is a hot day there is opportunity to cool off with water near junctions rock. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Class 4 of 6 Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely

Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)

Gradient Very steep (4/6)

Signage Minimal directional signs (4/6)

Infrastructure Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)

Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Getting to the start: From Great Western Highway, A32

Turn on to Evans Lookout Road then drive for 4.3 km

Before you start any journey ensure you; • Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are late returning • Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge to undertake this journey safely • Consider weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers • Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point • Are healthy and fit enough for this journey Share If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help. Bushwalk.com /j/S0I0D1

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E head along Grand Canyon Track. W follows the 'Evans Lookout' sign down the W After another 840 m cross the ford. FORD

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turn left, to head along Loop Track. E signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, E 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum After another 30 m come to the viewpoint (6 m views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch on your left). Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish and a swim in summer. word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily

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Barrow Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, Hayward Gully, Blue Mountains National Park, is lookslooks downdown toto GovettsGovetts LeapLeap fallsfalls andand acrossacross thethe named after the first white man, William Grose Valley. The lookout is fenced and has a Hayward, to reach the floor of Govetts Gorge, in bench seat to rest. 1847. The area is a small gully along the Cliff Then pass a seat (on your right)., has a Top Walk between Evans Lookout and Barrows backrest. Lookout. The gully is a quiet place, with a bench seat to enjoy the flora and fauna, and views After another 280 m come to the viewpoint. through the trees into the Grose Valley. After another 25 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 9 m pass a seat (5 m on your i right)., has no backrest. After another 480 m pass the toilet (15 m on

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W W About 80 m past the end is "Valley View Lookout". Valley View Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the spectacular Grose Valley with its deep gorges, green forest and prominent cliff lines.