Mount Banks Summit walk
Mount Wilson area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Banks Summit walk.
Track grading
Grade 3
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Time
2 - 3hrs
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Gradient
Short steep hills
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Distance
2.4km return
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Steps
Many steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
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Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Getting there and parking
Mount Banks Summit walk is in the Mount Wilson area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- From Richmond, drive west on the Bells Line of Road.
- About 10km past Mount Tomah, take the signposted turnoff to Mount Banks picnic area.
- Follow the unsealed road for 1km to the parking area, where the walk starts.
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Mount Banks picnic area. It can be a busy place on weekends, so parking might be limited.
Maps and downloads
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
- 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
Park info
- in the Mount Wilson area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Mount Wilson area is always open but some locations may close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.