Pulpit Rock Track

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Safer Bushwalks

Tips on staying safe on track

Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

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Getting There

Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Govetts Leap Road & Loop Track (-33.6282013,150.311302)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Great Western Highway, A32 Turn on to then drive for 175 m Turn sharp left onto Station Street and drive for another 10 m Turn right onto Great Western Highway, A32 and drive for another 5.9 km Keep right onto Camp Street and drive for another 70 m Turn slight right onto Camp Street and drive for another 440 m Turn slight left onto Camp Street and drive for another 440 m Turn left onto Albion Street and drive for another 270 m Turn right onto Great Western Highway, A32 and drive for another 9.9 km Keep right and drive for another 40 m Turn slight right onto Govetts Leap Road and drive for another 2.3 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Govetts Leap Road and drive for another 560 m
Finish	(-33.6179978,150.3284569)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car (There is free parking available.)

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Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Govetts Leap Lookout, this walk heads down the stairs at the edge of the lookout, keeping the valley to the right. The walk then crosses a grassed area to a well-signposted intersection on the edge of the tree line.
From the intersection, this walk heads down some stairs, keeping the valley to the right. The walk turns right over a bridge, continuing around the hillside to drop down onto a viewing area and intersection.
From the intersection, this walk heads down steep stairs, keeping the valley to the right. The track then winds along the cliff top until coming to an intersection, near Horseshoe Falls Lookout.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Govetts Leap Road & Loop Track Start heading along Loop Track (a walking track). Find the car park at the start. After 30 m find the "Govetts Leap Lookout" (15 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. After another 10 m pass the sign (15 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the water tap (5 m on your right).
	Turn right, to head along Loop Track. After another 20 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
	Continue straight, to head along Loop Track. After another 15 m veer left, to head along Loop Track. After another 30 m pass the sign (on your left).
	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 20 m long)
	After another 300 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 8 m 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) turn sharp right, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 20 m cross the ford. After another 30 m come to the "Bradleys Lookout". After another 6 m find the "Horseshoe Falls" (20 m on your right). Horseshoe Falls Horseshoe Falls Horseshoe Falls, Blue Mountains National Park, are sourced by Popes Glen Creek which runs over the cliff into the Grose Valley. The Horseshoe Falls seem to be named after the shape of the valley into which they drop. + - Horseshoe Falls, Blue Mountains National Park, are sourced by Popes Glen Creek which runs over the cliff into the Grose Valley. The Horseshoe Falls seem to be named after the shape of the valley into which they drop. After another 310 m come to the "Cripps Lookout" (9 m on your right). After another 1 km find the "Boyd Lookout" (15 m on your right). Boyd Lookout Boyd Lookout Boyd Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the Grose Valley with a spectacular view over Pulpit Rock to the east. It is an unfenced, informal lookout. + - Boyd Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the Grose Valley with a spectacular view over Pulpit Rock to the east. It is an unfenced, informal lookout.
	After another 1.6 km turn right.
	After another 70 m turn left. After another 15 m come to the "Pulpit Rock Upper Lookout" (15 m on your right).
	After another 20 m continue straight. After another 35 m find a seat. After another 10 m find the "Pulpit Rock Lookout" (8 m on your left). Pulpit Rock Lookout Pulpit Rock Lookout Pulpit Rock Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the Grose Valley and back towards Blackheath, with Bridal Veil Falls and the Govetts Leap cliff edge in view. The lookout has many levels with the uppermost lookout having the easiest access. + - Pulpit Rock Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the Grose Valley and back towards Blackheath, with Bridal Veil Falls and the Govetts Leap cliff edge in view. The lookout has many levels with the uppermost lookout having the easiest access. After another 15 m pass a seat (20 m on your right).
	Continue straight.
	After another 35 m turn right.
	After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 255 m pass the shelter (7 m on your left).
	Veer right, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 20 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
	After another 35 m come to the end.

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Terrain

Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Pulpit Rock Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	4.3 km
Time	3 h to 3 h 45 min

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)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 4.3 km from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.4 km apart with the largest gap of 4.2 km.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.4 km apart with the largest gap of 3.9 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	45 m	[toilet]
Seat	3.9 km	[seat]
Seat	3.9 km	[seat]
Toilet	4.3 km	[toilet]
Shelter	4.3 km	[shelter]

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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.

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
Horseshoe Falls, Blue Mountains National Park, are sourced by Popes Glen Creek which runs over the cliff into the Grose Valley. The Horseshoe Falls seem to be named after the shape of the valley into which they drop.

Boyd Lookout
Boyd Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the Grose Valley with a spectacular view over Pulpit Rock to the east. It is an unfenced, informal lookout.

Pulpit Rock Lookout
Pulpit Rock Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the Grose Valley and back towards Blackheath, with Bridal Veil Falls and the Govetts Leap cliff edge in view. The lookout has many levels with the uppermost lookout having the easiest access.

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