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Outdoors Blackheath, Blue Mountains

Grand Canyon Track

An outdoor spot in Blackheath, Blue Mountains, free to visit and worth about 3.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Grand Canyon Track in Blackheath, Blue Mountains
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Why go

6 km loop near Blackheath descending into a fern-lined slot canyon.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Blue Mountains, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Govetts Leap Lookout, 2.5 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Blackheath
Price
Free
Time needed
3.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Blue Mountains, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Govetts Leap Lookout

    Lookout over the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls near Blackheath.

    Sight · 2.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hydro Majestic Hotel

    Restored 1904 cliff-top hotel in Medlow Bath known for high tea above the Megalong Valley.

    Food · 4.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Leura Gourmet

    Cafe and deli on Leura Mall with a back dining room that looks out over the Jamison Valley.

    Food · 7.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    The Carrington Hotel

    Grand 1880s hotel in Katoomba with a historic bar and a wood fire.

    Drinks · 7.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Leura Mall

    Tree-lined main street of Leura with cafes, homeware stores and garden shops.

    Shopping · 7.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Scenic World

    Steep railway, cable car and skyway over the Jamison Valley, with rainforest boardwalks.

    Activity · 9.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Grand Canyon Track is a stop on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Blue Mountains run from 9°C in July to 27°C in January; February is usually the wettest month. For Grand Canyon Track itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Blue Mountains from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Blue Mountains weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Grand Canyon Track, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Blue Mountains National Park, Evans Lookout Rd, Blackheath NSW 2785, Australia
Coordinates
-33.64938, 150.32142
Destination
Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Grand Canyon Track: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grand Canyon Track?

Plan on about 3.5 hours at Grand Canyon Track. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon Track?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Steep steps; allow 3 to 4 hours.

Is Grand Canyon Track free?

Yes, we list Grand Canyon Track as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Grand Canyon Track?

Grand Canyon Track is at Blue Mountains National Park, Evans Lookout Rd, Blackheath NSW 2785, Australia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Grand Canyon Track?

Grand Canyon Track appears on Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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