BushwalkBushwalk
1 h 30 min to 2 h
| Start | At the intersection of Nepean Lookout Firetrail & Jack Evans Track (-33.8403543,150.5814144) |
| Mode | Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.) |
| Directions | From Great Western Highway, A32
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After another 115 m find the "Erskine Lookout" (5 m on your left).
 Erskine Lookout
Erskine Lookout
This informal and unfenced lookout on Jack Evans Track is in the lower Blue Mountains south west from the end of Nepean Lookout Fire Trail. The lookout is perched high above Erskine Creek and provides wonderful view upstream, and good views downstream. The view down in to the gorge gives a unique perspective of the lower section of Erskine Creek.
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This informal and unfenced lookout on Jack Evans Track is in the lower Blue Mountains south west from the end of Nepean Lookout Fire Trail. The lookout is perched high above Erskine Creek and provides wonderful view upstream, and good views downstream. The view down in to the gorge gives a unique perspective of the lower section of Erskine Creek.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Eastern side of natural dam wall. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Continue another 105 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.3 km to get back to the start.
About 110 m past the end is "Lower Erskine Campsite".
 Lower Erskine Campsite
Lower Erskine Campsite
A small campsite, just up from the eastern bank of Erskine Creek, a short distance north of where Jack Evans track crosses the creek. The campsite has a small fire circle, and enough space for one maybe two tents. Erskine creek is a handy water supply (treat before drinking).
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A small campsite, just up from the eastern bank of Erskine Creek, a short distance north of where Jack Evans track crosses the creek. The campsite has a small fire circle, and enough space for one maybe two tents. Erskine creek is a handy water supply (treat before drinking).
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Class 5/6 Very challenging |
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| Length | 2.5 km |
| Time | 1 h 30 min to 2 h |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
| Signage | No directional signs (5/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
| Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
Campsite: There is one 1.4 km from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Campsite
| 1.4 km | Lower Erskine Campsite |
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Find the car park at the start.
After another 25 m pass the "Blue Mountains National Park" (5 m on your right).
About 50 m past the end is "Natural dam pool".
