Scenic Railway to Ruined Castle (12.4km), Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales

Scenic Railway to Ruined Castle is a 12.4km, grade 4 hike located in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 7.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 12.4km

Duration: 7.5 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: Katoomba Falls Access Track

End: Narrow Neck Plateau Trail

Location: Blue Mountains National Park

Closest town: Katoomba

New South Wales

From state capital: 104km

Longitude: 150.300953

Latitude: -33.72858507

Hike summary

This is a very popular full day walk in the Katoomba Area offering great views of the valley. The walk follows the edge of the cliffs through the undergrowth from the Scenic Railway to the Ruined Castle. There are great views to enjoy from the Ruined Castle. Arrive back in time to catch the Scenic Railway back up or be prepared for the walk up Furber Steps an alternate exit.

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