Lockey Pylon to Blackheath Station

Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park, this walk heads past the sign for 'Lockley Pylon Track' and another sign with a map on it. The track leads up a slight hill to tend right, along the edge of a spur. The track slowly climbs to the southern pinnacle (rocky outcrop) and then continues approximately 100m to the intersection below the middle pinnacle.
From the intersection, this walk keeps the Pinnacles above to the right of the track, passing the most northern Pinnacle before coming to an intersection.
From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill away from the Pinnacles. The track then descends a further 100m into a sandy and flat saddle, until the track rises out up the next hill. The track ascends the hill to gently undulate across the plateau, through the trees. The track then opens out onto a clearing where it continues up the hill for approximately 200m to the intersection on the next rise. The intersection is marked by a rocky outcrop to the left of the track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a car park (about 25 m back from the start). After 510 m pass the "The Pinnacles" (10 m on your right).
	After another 1.3 km continue straight, to head along Lockley Pylon Track.
	After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Lockley Pylon Track. After another 600 m pass the "Mount Stead" (on your right).
	After another 810 m (at the intersection of Shortridge Pass & Lockley Pylon Track) continue straight, to head along Shortridge Pass. After another 25 m pass the sign.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Du Faur Head. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 690 m (Shortridge Pass) veer left, to head along Shortridge Pass.
	After another 1.8 km turn left, to head along Shortridge Pass.
	After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Shortridge Pass. After another 130 m find the "Blue Gum Forest" (on your right). Blue Gum Forest Blue Gum Forest Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains NP, is a large stand of Eucalyptus deanei trees on the junction of the Grose River and Govetts Creek. The magnificent trees stand tall on the flats with low vegetation beneath. The trees of Blue Gum Forest represent the protection efforts of Myles Dunphy, who lead a group to raise the 130 pounds required to buy the Blue Gum Forest - quite a sum in 1931 during the depression - and save it from being cleared. The group were successful and the Blue Gum Forest is now protected within the Blue Mountains National Park. + - Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains NP, is a large stand of Eucalyptus deanei trees on the junction of the Grose River and Govetts Creek. The magnificent trees stand tall on the flats with low vegetation beneath. The trees of Blue Gum Forest represent the protection efforts of Myles Dunphy, who lead a group to raise the 130 pounds required to buy the Blue Gum Forest - quite a sum in 1931 during the depression - and save it from being cleared. The group were successful and the Blue Gum Forest is now protected within the Blue Mountains National Park.
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Perrys Track & Shortridge Pass) turn left, to head along Blue Gum Forest Track. After another 90 m pass the sign (9 m on your right). After another 420 m come to the "Acacia Flat Campground" (15 m on your right). W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au This is a free campsite. After another 170 m pass the toilet (9 m on your left).
	After another 2.9 km continue straight, to head along Blue Gum Forest Track. After another 50 m cross the ford.
	At the intersection of Rodriguez Pass Walking Track & Blue Gum Forest Track turn right, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Blue Gum Forest Track & Rodriguez Pass Walking Track) veer left, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track. After another 50 m find the "Junction Rock" (on your left). Junction Rock Junction Rock Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer. + - Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer. After another 560 m come to the camp site (5 m on your left). After another 1.2 km cross the ford. After another 165 m cross the ford. After another 380 m cross the ford.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Jungle Circuit & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) continue straight, to head along Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track). After another 380 m come to the viewpoint (30 m on your right). After another 150 m come to the "Williams Lookout". After another 30 m come to the "Breakfast Rock Lookout".
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Loop Track & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) turn sharp left, to head along Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track).
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Pulpit Rock Track & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) turn left, to head along Loop Track.
	After another 8 m veer right, to head along Loop Track. After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (6 m on your left).
	Veer left. After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 9 m turn around. After another 15 m pass the water tap (7 m on your right). Then come to the "Govetts Leap Lookout" (9 m on your left). Then find the "Govetts Leap Lookout" (20 m on your right). Govetts Leap Lookout Govetts Leap Lookout Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are also toilets and picnic shelters nearby. + - Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are also toilets and picnic shelters nearby. Then pass the sign (15 m on your right).
	Veer right, to head along Loop Track.
	After another 15 m veer left, to head along Loop Track.
	After another 8 m (at the intersection of Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track) & Loop Track) turn left, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 40 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 120 m (Laws Lookout) turn left, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 8 m come to the "Laws Lookout". After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Pulpit Rock Track.
	After another 155 m continue straight, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 6 m come to the "Horseshoe Falls Lookout" (10 m on your right). Then find the "Horseshoe Falls Lookout" (25 m on your right). Horseshoe Falls Lookout Horseshoe Falls Lookout Horseshoe Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small fenced lookout. There are views down to Horseshoe Falls and across the Grose Valley. + - Horseshoe Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small fenced lookout. There are views down to Horseshoe Falls and across the Grose Valley. After another 60 m come to the "Rodriguez Lookout".
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Popes Glen Track & Pulpit Rock Track) continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Boyd Beach. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 305 m continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track.
	After another 15 m turn sharp left, to head along Popes Glen Track. After another 170 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 380 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 660 m continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track. After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track. After another 170 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 265 m continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Dell Street & Popes Glen Track) veer left, to head along Dell Street (a residential road).
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Gipps Lane & Wills Street) turn right, to head along Gipps Lane. After another 450 m (at the intersection of Wills Street & Inconstant Street) continue straight, to head along Wills Street.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Wills Street) turn right, to head along Gardiner Crescent. After another 55 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Wentworth Street) continue straight, to head along Gardiner Crescent. After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Gardiner Crescent.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Great Western Highway & Gardiner Crescent) turn left, to head along Great Western Highway (a highway\|trunk).
	After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Great Western Highway.
	After another 45 m turn right.
	After another 30 m continue straight. About 30 m past the end is a car park.
	The end.

An optional side trip to Du Faur Head.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Shortridge Pass Start (a walking track).
	After another 35 m come to the end. About 35 m past the end is "Du Faur Head". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Boyd Beach.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Popes Glen Track.
	After another 15 m turn right.
	After another 50 m come to the end. "Boyd Beach". Boyd Beach Boyd Beach Boyd Beach, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small sandy bank on Popes Glen Creek. The beach is a quiet spot with nice ferns and shade. The beach is a short distance from the Popes Glen track. + - Boyd Beach, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small sandy bank on Popes Glen Creek. The beach is a quiet spot with nice ferns and shade. The beach is a short distance from the Popes Glen track. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 65 m to the main route.

Start	(-33.6510678,150.3716031)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Finish	(-33.633943,150.2844665)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	17 km
Time	8 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	6.5 km	Acacia Flat Campground
Toilet	6.6 km	[toilet]
Camp site	10.2 km	[camp site]

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