Day 1: Drive from Sydney to Katoomba, about 1 1/2 hours or catch the train to Katoomba Station. You can park at The Explorer's Tree, but you will need someone to pick you up down at the end. If you catch the train you will also need a pick up or walk back out.
Walk from the Exploroer's Tree to the Lookout then down Nellie's Glen, stop and have a look at the lookout on the way. Nellie's Glen has lots of step so it can be hard on the quads. Look out for leaches as well.
Have lunch when you reach the farms at the bottom. There was an old town there but there's not much left now. Continue on to the Old Ford Reserve. If someone drives around it's a good idea for them to take fresh water and firewood.
You will need to sterilise the creek water very well. In total about 11km.
Day 2: Hike to the swing bridge. This is a good spot for lunch by the Cox's River.
Then continue on another 2km to Cox's River campground. You can stay the night here which will be about an 8km day or hike back to Old Ford Reserve and 18km round trip.
Day 3: Try pre-booking some horse riding at Megalong Valley Farm, 4km up the road from the Old Ford Camping Ground. Lunch or afetrnoon tea at the Megalong Tea Rooms.
Total distance: 35220 m
Max elevation: 1061 m
Min elevation: 275 m
Total climbing: 1265 m
Total descent: -1715 m
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- Rough Trail
- Steep Terrain
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Untreated Water
- Overnight Campsites
- Take fresh water and firewood to Old Ford Reserve.
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- 2WD Access
- Public Toilets
- Untreated Water
- Picnic Table
- Campfire Pit
- Camping Area
Drive to the Exploroer's Tree just west of Katoomba or catch a train to Katoomba (extra 3km). You will need to have another vehicle drive to the Old Ford Reserve (via Blackheath).
It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. If you are lost or require help and have phone reception, call 000 and ask for police. The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. If you believe your life is at risk, activate your personal locator beacon (PLB), then make your position visible to rescue teams and keep warm and dry.
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0 Reviews on “Six Foot Track Half (35km)”
Kara Skene Dave Walker
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Rachel Moir
Yep, one or two days max. Unless you like to take it slow. Which is all good ??