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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds across the NSW mid-north coast most national parks, campgrounds, and day use areas will remain closed for safety.

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Grand Canyon track

Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Grand Canyon track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

6.3km loop

Time

3 - 4hrs

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Short steep hills

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Formed track

Getting there and parking

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    Grand Canyon track starts at Grand Canyon carpark in Blue Mountains National Park. To get there from Blackheath:

    • Turn off Great Western Highway into Evans Lookout Road
    • Follow Evans Lookout Road until you reach Grand Canyon carpark

    Parking

    Parking is available at Grand Canyon carpark.

    Facilities

    There is no drinking water at this location. Please bring water with you.

    Toilets

    There are non-flush toilets at Grand Canyon carpark.

    There are non-flush toilets and an accessible toilet at Evans lookout. You can reach the toilet block via a concrete path.

    • Non-flush toilets

    Carpark

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    Safety messages

    Adventure sports

    Adventure sports like climbing, caving, canyoning and abseiling offer a thrilling opportunity to explore our unique environments. Before you head out, be aware of the risks and stay safe during adventure sports.

    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.

    Mobile safety

    Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus 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).

    River and lake safety

    The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

    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.

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