Burramoko Ridge (Hanging Rock) trail

Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Burramoko Ridge (Hanging Rock) trail.

Getting there and parking

Burramoko Ridge (Hanging Rock) trail is in the Blackheath area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

Take the train to Blackheath, or drive along Great Western Highway to Blackheath
Turn onto Ridgewell Road about 1km west of Blackheath
Follow Ridgewell Road to the locked gate that marks the beginning of the Burramoko Ridge (Hanging Rock) fire trail.

Parking

Parking is available near the locked gate on Ridgewell Road. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.

Facilities

The nearest toilet facilities are located off-park in Blackheath at Memorial Park, corner of Hat Hill Road and Great Western Highway.

Maps and downloads

Burramoko Ridge (Hanging Rock) trail factsheet

Safety messages

This trail leads to an unfenced lookout on a rocky platform with a long drop - please take care near the edge and supervise children at all times.
Cyclists please give way to walkers on the trail.
This park is in a remote location, so please ensure you’re well-prepared, bring appropriate clothing and equipment and advise a family member or friend of your travel plans.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency + app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 4787 8877
bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785

Park info

in the Blackheath area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Blackheath area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

Visitor centre

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 4787 8877

Hanging rock, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: David Finnegan/OEH