Grade 4

Perry's Lookdown to Blackheath Station Hike (12.8km)

Blue Mountains National Park

New South Wales

12.8km

2 days

Grade 4

One way

Save

Bookmark

Compare

Favourite

Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Embark on the Perry's Lookdown to Blackheath Station trail, an engaging 12.8km journey through New South Wales' scenic Blue Mountains National Park. Starting at Perry's Lookdown Walking Track and ending at 266 Great Western Hwy, this Grade 4 hike offers an immersive experience in the renowned Blue Gum Forest. Enjoy an overnight stay at Acacia Flats, explore the Grose River, marvel at Bridal Falls, and finish with the steep climb to Govetts Leap Lookout. Located 120km from Sydney and close to the town of Blackheath, this challenging trail tests both your knees and fitness, making it perfect for experienced bushwalkers.

Max elevation: 0m

Min elevation: 0m

Total Ascent: 0m

Hike overview


Content use


Please don’t copy GPX files or content from this site to AllTrails or other platforms. Each trail has been personally mapped, documented, and refined to support Australia’s bushwalking and hiking community. While some details come from land managers, every listing reflects significant personal effort. This is a free, community-driven initiative—your respect helps keep it that way.

Walk map and GPX file

Perry's Lookdown to Blackheath Station Hike (12.8km)


Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Blue Mountains National Park.

Get there with Google Maps

Closest towns to this walk: Blackheath, Bullaburra, Hazelbrook, Katoomba, Lawson, Leura, Lithgow, Mount Victoria, Springwood, Wentworth Falls, Woodford

About the region


Similar walks nearby


Looking for more walks in or near Blue Mountains National Park? Try these trails with a similar difficulty grade.

Grade 4
Grade 4
Grade 4
Grade 4

Track grade


Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

Explore safe


Plan ahead and hike safely! Carry enough water, pack layers for changing conditions, and bring safety gear like a torch, PLB, and reliable communication device. Check official sources for trail updates, closures, and access requirements, and review local weather and bushfire advice. Most importantly, share your plans with someone before you go. Being prepared makes for a safer and more enjoyable hike! Stay Safe, Explore More, and Always #ExploreSafe.

Packing checklists


What you carry in your pack depends on factors like weather, terrain, and your adventure type. Not sure what to bring? My free planning, food, and packing checklists are a great starting point, covering day hikes, overnight trips, and multi-day adventures. Use them to customise your kit and always prioritise safety.

Let someone know


Before heading out, take a moment to fill out your trip intentions form. It’s a quick way to share your hike details with family or friends. If something goes wrong, they can notify emergency services, ensuring a faster response and peace of mind. Stay safe and enjoy your adventure

Reviews

Perry's Lookdown to Blackheath Station Hike (12.8km)


11 Reviews on “Perry's Lookdown to Blackheath Station Hike (12.8km)”

Overall rating
  • Avatar of mountains mishaps Mountains Mishaps

    “The walk passes the base of the magnificent Bridal Falls and climbs steeply to Govetts Leap Lookout.” No it doesn’t, that track is still closed. You have to go down and up Perrys Lookdown or walk to Victoria Falls, Lockleys Pylon, or Pierces Pass. The good news is that the road has been rebuilt and upgraded so it’s now a tarmac road nearly all the way to the lookout.

    1. Avatar of trail hiking australia Trail Hiking Australia

      Mountains Mishaps thanks for the update. I was there mid December and saw the closed section. I’m assuming the track will reopen one day or is it going to be permanently closed?

    2. Avatar of mountains mishaps Mountains Mishaps

      Trail Hiking Australia Apparently NPWS is working on re-opening the Horse Track, which is another way out of the valley, via Evans Lookout. I’ve heard nothing about the track from Govetts Leap to Junction Rock yet but I suppose that a track that has been open for more than a century will be re-opened one day. It has been closed ever since the 2019-2020 fires and storms damaged it severely.

    3. Avatar of trail hiking australia Trail Hiking Australia

      Mountains Mishaps yeah when I was there in saw a heap of bags full of gravel so looks like the repair is progressing. Time will tell

    4. Avatar of mountains mishaps Mountains Mishaps

      Trail Hiking Australia Rodriguez Pass will, however, remain closed and this will be permanent.

  • Avatar of christian la spina Christian La Spina

    Matt Re this is exactly what I was talking about hahaha

    1. Avatar of mark watson Mark Watson

      Oh wow! I was 12-13 years old when I last went here … scary to think half a century ago… I wonder ?… has it changed?
      I guess many more people go there now compared to when I was a boy living out an adventure

    2. Avatar of craig rogers Craig Rogers

      Sam Thompson
      Phoebe Makepeace

Leave a Review.

Suggest an edit


Spotted a change on this trail? Maybe there are new features, the route has shifted, or the trail is permanently closed. Whatever the update, I’d love your input. Your feedback helps fellow hikers stay informed and ensures that our trail info stays fresh and reliable.

Acknowledgement of Country

Perry's lookdown to blackheath station hike (12. 8km)

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

Last modified: