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Grand Canyon track

Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park

Visitor info

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

Track grading

Grade 3

Learn more about the grading system

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

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

Maps and downloads

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.

Operated by

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 4787 8877
bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
270 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
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 4787 8877