Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway (3.1km), Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales

Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway is a 3.1km, grade 4 hike located in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 3.1km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: One way

Start: 38 Echo Point Rd

End: Katoomba Falls Access Track

Location: Blue Mountains National Park

Closest town: Katoomba

New South Wales

From state capital: 104km

Longitude: 150.3124232

Latitude: -33.73206862

Hike summary

This walk starts at the most popular lookout in the Blue Mountains and passes one of Australia's most famous landmarks The Three Sisters. After descending into the valley and enjoying the views along the bottom of the cliffs you catch the scenic railway back up the hill. With great views of the valley and a beautiful forest environment this is a popular walk. All the more because at the end the world's steepest railway is available to take walkers back up to the top of the cliffs. This walk is not suitable for people with heart or breathing difficulties and for those with a fear of heights.

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