1. Ruined Castle

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The trek out to Ruined Castle from Scenic World's base is one of the most straightforward walks to access. The train ride down is unique. The path will lead you across the bottom of the cliff face you come from, then across virgin woodland that has been intact since the dawn of time. Since this is an out and back stroll, you can comfortably manage how fast you want to walk.

 

2. The Grand Canyon


 The Grand Canyon, not to be demented with its namesake in the United States, is a fascinating and perhaps unreal landscape within Australia. The walk leads you down into the gorge, crossing creeks and walking by substantial tree ferns (Polypodiopsida Cyatheales). 

One of the region's highlights is strolling through the canyon. The walk will begin in either Blackheath or Neats Glen, and if you're up for it, you can complete the whole loop back to your starting point in around 6 hours. 

 

3. Caves of Jenolan

 

A tour of the Jenolan Caves, particularly if it's raining in the Blue Mountains Hikes, is another way to walk while staying dry. This fantastic cave system is one of the world's finest, and it is one of the world's oldest recorded open caves. With 11 exhibit caves, pure underground ponds, and highly stunning limestone formations, it is no surprise that this is one of Australia's most explored cave systems. The cave system is vast, with more than 40 kilometres of caves still being studied to this day.

 

4. Six-Foot Track

 

The Six Foot Track is attracting a lot of attention and with good cause. It begins in Katoomba and ends in Jenolan Caves. The first day's walk from Katoomba to Cox's Creek is breathtaking, with a pickup point in the Megalong Valley on Megalong Road just before Cox's Creek. It's much a better way to spend a few hours than immersing yourself in a mixture of trees, with the ever-present vast escarpments, native fauna, and flowing water?

 

5. The National Pass Walking Tour

 

Then there's the National Pass Walk, which is probably the most common of the walks in this area. If you're feeling adventurous, try the Undercliff Overcliff Walk or the Wentworth Pass, all of which are epic. All of the routes have stunning views, and the latter involves a walk alongside the enormous trees that populate the Jamison Valley. Waterfalls plunge down sheer, vertical cliffs, culminating in the breathtaking Wentworth Falls. If you want anything a little easier, take the Prince Henry Walk and marvel at the towering escarpments from Katoomba's Echo Point lookout, as well as all the other fantastic vantage points along the way. 

 

Some Bushwalking and Climbing Prevention Tips

 

When choosing some of the Blue Mountains Hikes bushwalks and hikes outlined here, we recommend that you go the extra mile to ensure your personal safety. Sydney Top Tours also specified the track's difficulty level, as well as the distance and time required to complete the whole circuit. However, the level of difficulty can vary depending on personal circumstances. Every mild to difficult hike necessitates the use of suitable hiking equipment. During the season, remember to carry sunscreen with a high SPF value and to dress in sun-protective clothes.