Blackheath to Blue Gum loop is a 24.1km, grade 4 hike located in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2 days to complete.
Hike overview
This walk is great for fit people getting into overnight walking with its fantastic scenery and nostalgia as a classic overnighter. The change from being on the plateau to in the valley is a dramatic one as the track passes through the bush canyon and rainforest. Staying the night near Blue Gum Forest in Acacia Flats also adds to the experience. With the public transport options access to this walk is made easier.
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0 Reviews on “Blackheath to Blue Gum loop (24.1km)”
We made it to the bottom of the Grand Canyon stairs before finding out that the pass was closed due to landslides. I’m not sure how long it’s been closed for but I didn’t see anywhere that it was closed on this site or any other sites I looked at before going.
Anna
Is there any water sources along this track?
Richard Halvorson
Could this be done in 1 day if needed?
Did we?
It would be a long day but certainly possible when you have enough daylight hours. Ie. not winter.
Remember? We did this one 🙂
With Adam. There was a huge climbing up. I thought I will stay overnight 😉