Golden Stairs walking track — Attraction in Blue Mountains National Park

The golden stairs hike is hard to reach if you don't have access to a car. From Katoomba it's a good hour walk. By car it's possible to reach the trail easily, more so by 4wd. A regular car might make the trip but keep in mind that it's a dirt road with lots of potholes and cracks from waterflows. There's one particular part that's very bumpy and may be trouble for a regular car. At the trail there's space for about 10 cars, but parking along the road is possible as well. The trail is indicated clearly with a big sign about the enviroment. We went on a rather cool day (20°C) after some rain and had enough with 2 litres of water per person for the approx. 5hr walk. (We went to the castle ruins and back) There's a connection to two other trails well: toward Federal pass (cable car and Scenic World) and toward the campground which is at least 12 km if you're halfway the trail. Both are indicated. The path is mostly clear to follow, with a steep descend down at the start, a nice and shady forest walk and a short climb up towards the castle. (It takes some imagination to see the castle) Once thereand, we found a place to climb up the rockformation and had an amazing view over the surrounding mountains and valleys....

Newly renovated after the bushfires! Steep, but possible :) My favourite walk in the Blue Mountains - from Katoomba to Golden Stairs and then back via the Giant Stairs. (quite challenging though). Or you can drive (gravel rd.) all the way to Golden Stairs and hike to the Ruined Castle and back. Make sure you have enough of water and a snack. EDIT: NOT accessible at the moment (April 2022) as there was a landslide on the gravel road leading to the...

Yes, there’s stairs and lots of them. It doesn’t really matter where you have hiked from in the period previously.Okay, my focus is getting up to the top, but! going down will also provide the same views. My particular emphasis is on the physical struggles as you climb up from the bottom of the valley. If you love looking out, if you’re into views aside from the normal, then this is one place where...