Cliff Top Walking Track
A scenic Grade 3 escarpment walk linking two major Blackheath lookouts above Grose Valley.
Route overview
Traverse the Grose Valley escarpment between Govetts Leap and Evans lookout via formed track and multiple viewpoints.
Cliff Top Walking Track follows the upper sandstone rim through heath and woodland, repeatedly opening to broad Grose Valley views. Short steep hills and many steps make it more demanding than the distance suggests, while exposed viewpoints require disciplined weather decisions.
Trail facts
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Blackheath, Blue Mountains National Park
- Distance
- 6 km return
- Typical duration
- 3–3.5 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- null — not published
- Best season
- Cooler dry days; avoid storms, fog and high wind
- Trail type
- Return
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No separate walking permit; check official alerts for both Govetts Leap and Evans lookout access.
Safety context
File a trip intention for the longer outing, carry navigation backup and turn back in thunder, dense fog or strong wind. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Unprotected cliff edges, many steps, heat exposure, slippery sandstone and limited mobile coverage.
Highlights
Australia, Blue Mountains, Blackheath, Grose Valley, cliff walk, Grade 3, viewpoints
Why find a buddy
Suitable for hikers who want shared navigation, car coordination between endpoints and conservative cliff-edge decisions.
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