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The Six Foot Track is the best way to get the true feel of NSWs rich history and its evolution over the last 200 years. Winding through State forests and national parks, the track follows
the 45 kilometre route of the original 1884 horse track from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves.
It usually takes three days to walk the whole track, but shorter walks can also be taken on sections of the track where road access is possible, making the track a perfect day trip or overnight camping experience.
Lands has developed a comprehensive map on the Six Foot Track. It is $7.30 and includes detailed track notes, points of interest, history, flora and fauna as well as safety tips. To purchase a map ($7.30 plus $5 postage and handling), contact: T: 02 9236 7720, F: 02 9221 5980. Regional customers can also call the Bathurst sales counter on Ph 02 6332 8123, Fax 02 6332 8299.
Steeped in history, the track begins at the Explorers' Tree on the great Western Highway between Katoomba and Medlow Bath and heads down through Nellie's Glen, past Bonnie Doon Falls and into the Megalong Valley to the historic Megalong Village.
From here, it continues through the valley, following the Cox's River, which you will cross by the Bowtells Swing Bridge before arriving at the Cox's River campsite.
The next section of the track takes you over the Mini Mini Saddle to the Alum Creek campsite which leads you to Little River, a tributary of the Cox's River. From here, climb up the Black Range to the highest point of the track before heading down the Binoomea Ridge to Jenolan Caves.
The track crosses differences in altitude, aspect, climate and soil types, leading to a wide variety of flora, including eucalyptus, wattles, tree ferns and other vegetation. Walkers are also likely to see native mammals such as kangaroos, wallaroos, echidnas, wombats and swamp wallabies and at night, possums may be seen in trees. Lizards and snakes are common and Nellie's Glen butterflies may be seen as will the 150 bird species which have been identified along the track.
See our great track overview (PDF 731 kb) for more information and ideas about your Six Foot Track walking adventure.
Campsites are located at Cox's River, Alum Creek and on the Black Range with facilities available at Cox's River and Black Range. There is also other accommodation available at Jenolan Caves.
For further information about walking the Six Foot Track, please read our frequently asked questions, visit Blue Mountains website or contact the State Recreational Trails Coordinator, George Schneider, Phone: (02) 4937 9330, Fax: (02) 4925 3452, Mob: 0428 275 982, email: george.schneider@lands.nsw.gov.au or use our enquiry form.
Useful Links:
- www.lifesanadventure.com.au/six-foot-track-guided-walk offers guided tours on the Six Foot Track.
- www.bluemountainsguides.com.au offers guided tours on the Six Foot Track.
- www.6fttracklodge.com offers accommodation along the track on the Coxs River.
- Return transport from Katoomba: www.trolleytours.com.au; www.explorerbus.com.au
- Accommodation is available at Jenolan Caves
- www.bom.gov.au
- www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
