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Fun Fact: The Blue Mountains were named for the blue haze that drifts around them making the range just about the most magical place you\u2019ll ever visit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blue Mountains<\/a> are nothing short of breathtaking. From the sweeping views and the jaw-dropping rock formations to the spectacular forests and the mesmerizing cascades, literally everywhere you look could be a postcard (and we\u2019re not even exaggerating). \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s so much to see and do while visiting the Blue Mountains but we think the most magical experiences of all are those you take on foot. We\u2019ve put together a list of the best trails to walk in the Blue Mountains to ensure you\u2019ll see everything this magnificent natural wonder has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Ruined Castle Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Sun<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty: <\/strong>Hard & challenging but manageable
Distance: <\/strong>7.5km return
Duration: <\/strong>5-6 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning your 7.5km (return) trek from the Golden Stairs, walk your way through lush rainforests as you\u2019re taking in the various views; stopping to admire the three peaks formation and marveling at Mount Solitary. While this Blue Mountains trail may be hard, we can promise you it\u2019ll be worth it once you reach the main event. Stumbling upon several boulders that look like they belong elsewhere you\u2019ll know the ruined landmark is nearby. Faintly reminding you of the castles you read about in fairytale books growing up, this rock formation gets its name for resembling an ancient kingdom that\u2019s since gone to rubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Valley of the Waters Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty: <\/strong>Hard
Distance: <\/strong>1.5km return
Duration: <\/strong>1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demonstrating the depth of beauty the Blue Mountain region has to offer, the Valley of the Waters walk will take you through the picturesque canyon so you can fully immerse yourself in in this World-Heritage Listed site. But make no mistake about it, this walk is for the waterfalls. Passing through the spectacular Jamison Valley, the Valley of the Waters walk will deliver you to Wentworth Falls; a three-tiered waterfall that\u2019s guaranteed to take your breath away. Watch as the cascading waters fall into the sparkling pool below, and if you\u2019re up for it, why not climb down the Grand Stairway and take a dip? Afterwards, continue onto Wentworth pass and make your way through lush rainforest, stopping to admire the many smaller waterfalls that appear and taking about 367 photos of Empress Falls once you come to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Grand Canyon Track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Difficulty: <\/strong>Medium
Distance: <\/strong>5.4km return
Duration: <\/strong>2-3 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arguably one of the most beloved Blue Mountains hikes, the Grand Canyon Track really does have it all. Seemingly transporting you to a different world altogether, this historic track will take you through a dry sclerophyll forest as well as dense, green rainforests for an unforgettable experience you\u2019ll want to tell everyone about. Be watchful for the fascinating flora and fauna along the way and keep your eyes skyward so you can marvel at the huge sandstone walls and the ever-present waterfalls you\u2019ll soon come across. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Grose Valley Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Woman<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty: <\/strong>Medium
Distance: <\/strong>6km return
Duration: <\/strong>5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone says that a trip into the Grose Valley is essential when coming to the Blue Mountains and it\u2019s not hard to see why. Start your walk by wandering beneath tree ferns (that\u2019ll have you feeling like you just stepped into a scene from Avatar<\/em>) before making your way along stunning cliff tops, gently descending into a eucalyptus forest full of beauty. Make your way under the shade of towering trees and brace yourself for a challenging yet oh-so-worth-it climb down to the river. Once you\u2019ve made it, calm down and cool off in the still waters of the river, taking the time out to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the peaceful sound of the nature that surrounds you. Once finished, begin your ascent out of the valley and walk back knowing you can tick this one off your bucket list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHECK OUT THESE HIKES FOR YOURSELF ON OUR BLUE MOUNTAINS TOURS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Turn your Blue Mountains holiday from a nice trip to an unforgettable one with these breathtaking hikes. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16234,"featured_media":45926,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[455,1313],"tags":[2402,2423],"class_list":["post-42643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature","category-guides","tag-hiking-and-trekking","tag-hiking-and-walking","ipf_region-australia"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n4 top hikes in the Blue Mountains | Intrepid Travel Blog - The Journal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the best hiking trails in the Blue Mountains to take your trip from nice to absolutely breathtaking.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/4-top-hikes-in-the-blue-mountains\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"4 of the best Blue Mountains hiking trails\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn about the best hiking trails in the Blue Mountains to take your trip from nice to absolutely breathtaking.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/4-top-hikes-in-the-blue-mountains\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Good Times by Intrepid\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/intrepidtravel\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-08-20T02:01:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-30T17:50:12+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_sandstone-cliffs-wentworth-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"450\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Kate Gazzard\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"4 of the best Blue Mountains hiking trails\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Learn about the best hiking trails in the Blue Mountains to take your trip from nice to absolutely breathtaking.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@Intrepid_Travel\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@Intrepid_Travel\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Kate Gazzard\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/4-top-hikes-in-the-blue-mountains\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/4-top-hikes-in-the-blue-mountains\/\",\"name\":\"4 top hikes in the Blue Mountains | Intrepid Travel Blog - 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