This lovely walk takes you from the grassy area of Gordon Falls Reserve down through the lush vegetation and cliffs to the Pool of Siloam. The Pool and waterfall is an amazing place and cool place on warmer summer days. This walk is a great way to explore a part of the Blue Mountains after a picnic in the park and a chance to enjoy the cooler climate with the large fern trees. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Gordon Park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track head at Gordon Park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track down from Gordon Park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sign beside track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track down from Gordon Park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Winding steps to Pool of Siloam. | Photo by admin, 2009.Stepped track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sign below overhang. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track along cliffs. | Photo by admin, 2009.Steps down to Pool of Siloam. | Photo by admin, 2009.Pool of Siloam. | Photo by admin, 2009.Pool of Siloam. | Photo by admin, 2009.Pool of Siloam. | Photo by admin, 2009.Pool of Siloam. | Photo by admin, 2009.Behind Pool of Siloam. | Photo by admin, 2009.
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.
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leura Mall, BMD and drive for another 215 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leura Mall, BMD and drive for another 1 km
Turn left onto Gordon Road and drive for another 510 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the lower side of Gordon Falls Reserve, this walk follows the 'Pool of Siloam' track sign into the bush, down the gentle hill (passing a track on the left). The walk passes some interesting information signs on local flora and fauna as the track becomes steeper. Continuing down the stairs, the track leads to a rock wall and a handrail. The walk heads along the base of this cliff, under a small waterfall and comes to a three-way intersection (with signposts down to the right and on the other side).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Lone Pine Avenue & Pool of Siloam Track Start heading along Pool of Siloam Track (a walking track).
After another 40 m (at the intersection of Pool of Siloam Track & Prince Henry Cliff Walk) continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track.
After another 20 m pass the car park (10 m on your left).
After another 35 m pass the playground (5 m on your right).
After another 30 m to find the BBQ.
Then find the "Gorden Falls Reserve" (25 m on your right).
Gorden Falls Reserve
Gorden Falls Reserve
Gordon Falls Reserve is just off Lone Pine Ave near the intersection with Olympian Pde, Leura. The park has car parking, electric BBQ's, toilets, garbage disposal, children's play equipment, picnic tables and bench seats. The park has plenty of open area and some shaded spots. There are a number of artificial cave shelters, with picnic tables inside.
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Gordon Falls Reserve is just off Lone Pine Ave near the intersection with Olympian Pde, Leura. The park has car parking, electric BBQ's, toilets, garbage disposal, children's play equipment, picnic tables and bench seats. The park has plenty of open area and some shaded spots. There are a number of artificial cave shelters, with picnic tables inside.
Continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track.
After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track.
After another 295 m (at the intersection of Pool of Siloam Track & Lyrebird Dell Round Walk) turn right, to head along Pool of Siloam Track.
After another 40 m come to "Pool of Siloam".
Pool of Siloam
Pool of Siloam
The Pool of Siloam is a lovely waterhole and waterfall on Gordon Creek in the Blue Mountains National Park. This waterfall is surrounded by a moss and fern filled gully with sandstone cliffs around the edges. There is a sandstone overhang next to the waterfall. The shallow sandy pool is a lovely cool place, a great spot to stop for a snack. The track crosses the creek using a bridge in front of the waterfall. The pool derives its name from the 'Pool of Siloam' (Birkhat Hashiloah - Hebrew) in the City of David and in the Bible is where Jesus sends a man to heal him of his blindness.
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The Pool of Siloam is a lovely waterhole and waterfall on Gordon Creek in the Blue Mountains National Park. This waterfall is surrounded by a moss and fern filled gully with sandstone cliffs around the edges. There is a sandstone overhang next to the waterfall. The shallow sandy pool is a lovely cool place, a great spot to stop for a snack. The track crosses the creek using a bridge in front of the waterfall. The pool derives its name from the 'Pool of Siloam' (Birkhat Hashiloah - Hebrew) in the City of David and in the Bible is where Jesus sends a man to heal him of his blindness.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 470 m to get back to the start.
"Pool of Siloam".
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Pool of Siloam
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
930 m
Time
30 min to 40 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Bushwalk
30 min to 40 min
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After another 40 m (at the intersection of Pool of Siloam Track & Prince Henry Cliff Walk) continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track.
After another 20 m pass the car park (10 m on your left).
After another 35 m pass the playground (5 m on your right).
After another 30 m to find the BBQ.
Then find the "Gorden Falls Reserve" (25 m on your right).
After another 40 m come to "Pool of Siloam".
"Pool of Siloam".