Blue Pool Track (500m), Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales

Blue Pool Track is a 500m, grade 4 hike located in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 25 mins to complete.

Length: 500m

Duration: 25 mins

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: Blue Pool Walking Track

End: The Oaks Trail

Location: Blue Mountains National Park

Closest town: Penrith

New South Wales

From state capital: 62.7km

Longitude: 150.6185064

Latitude: -33.77718635

Hike summary

This short pleasant walk starts close to the Glenbrook entrance of the Blue Mountains National Park. The walk follows a staircase and track down to Blue Pool. The blue colouring of the water can vary in intensity depending on water and weather conditions. A popular swimming hole this creek is particularly dangerous after rain take care when swimming.

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