Grand Canyon Track
The Grand Canyon rainforest slot in the Blue Mountains - ferns, waterfalls and sandstone walls
The route
The line through Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Cool damp canyon; slick rock when wet
Open year-round; slippery when wet; leeches after rain. Confirm.
On the trail
Sandstone stairs into a fern-filled rainforest slot canyon and creek
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Popular
Combine with Evans Lookout and the Cliff Top walk
Getting there & staying
Evans Lookout / Neates Glen, Blackheath (train + walk/drive)
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Katoomba; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; train-accessible from Sydney
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Slippery steps, occasional rockfall, leeches
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.