Pool of Siloam walk
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
Pool of Siloam walk is a 1.6km return walk in Blue Mountains National Park. Start at Gordon Falls picnic area and hike down many steps into the cool of the rainforest to a waterfall then up steps again to a fabulous view at Golf Links lookout.
At 1.6km return, Pool of Siloam walk is ideal if you’re looking for a short hike that showcases a waterfall and a great lookout within 1 hour.
Starting from Gordon Falls picnic area, you’ll head down through lush rainforest to Pool of Siloam. Here, you can enjoy the sight of Gordon Creek cascading down the rock into the pool at its base.
Continuing on, you’ll cross a series of stepping stones over the creek and then follow the track as it climbs up to Golf Links lookout. The reward for your efforts is a stunning view across Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary and Three Sisters Aboriginal Place.
This walk is a short section of the much longer Grand Cliff Top Walk.
Nearby
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Gordon Falls picnic area
Family-friendly Gordon Falls picnic area offers valley views, a great playground for the kids, and plenty of nearby walking tracks, in Leura, near Blue Mountain National Park.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
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 Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.
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