Six Foot Track (45km), Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales

Six Foot Track is a 45km, grade 4 hike located in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 3 days to complete.

Length: 45km

Duration: 3 days

Grade: 4

Style: One Way

Start: Explorers Tree

End: Caves House

Location: Blue Mountains National Park

Closest town: Katoomba

New South Wales

From state capital: 121km

Longitude: 150.29

Latitude: -33.7036

Hike summary

The Six Foot Track is an iconic trail in the Blue Mountains, travelling from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves on an old route. It was named the Six Foot Track because of its width, allowing horses to easily pass. This walk can be done as a multi-day hike over 2 or 3 days, camping at Cox's River, Alum Creek, Black Range campsites. It can also be done with luggage transfer, staying at Eco Lodge. For the fit, it makes a great 1 day endurance challenge - a number of walking groups do this challenge annually. The very fit can run it in the Six Foot Track Ultra-Marathon.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 45268 m
Max elevation: 1213 m
Min elevation: 267 m
Total climbing: 1778 m
Total descent: -2031 m

Download file: SixFootTrack-2.gpx

Trail Features

Scenic Viewpoints
Untreated Water
Swimming Spots

Gear you might need

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Location

Access Conditions

Entry Fee
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Untreated Water
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Table
Campfire Pit
Camping Area

Getting there

Transport options include: car to start, with a very long car shuffle. A better option is car to start at Katoomba, and then catch the daily bus from Jenolan back. Note that the bus option will require a night at Jenolan - a variety of accommodation is available at Caves House, and a campsite is nearby. Katoomba can also be reached by train, with a cab ride to the start. The walk can also be done in reverse.

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Weather

About the region

Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Blue Mountains National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Some parts of the park close overnight; details are provided for specific attractions.
9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.

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