Pierces Pass to Blackheath Station

Getting started
From the car park, this walk heads down the hill tending right, to follow the creek. The track then follows the line of the creek, which drops away quickly before the track winds under a rocky outcrop. The track then winds to pass a tree which ends with a large step at the roots of the upturned tree, marking the intersection.
From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, with the creek below on the right. The track becomes lighter as the rainforest vegetation gives way, and the track leads away from the cliff lines of Pierces Pass. The track then descends across the hillside for approximately 400m to tend right onto a narrowing spur line. The track is quite steep in places as it makes its way down to the creek flats. From where the track meets the creek flats, the walk then leads through the low vegetation to the creek. The track crosses the creek to head downstream for approximately 20m, then climbs off the creek flats and coming to an intersection with signposts pointing to 'Burra Korain, Victoria Falls' and 'Acacia Flats'.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Pearce's Pass-Grose Valley Trail & Pierces Pass Road) turn right, to head along Pearce's Pass-Grose Valley Trail (a walking track). Pierces Pass (about 9 m back from the start). Pierces Pass Pierces Pass in Blue Mountains National Park is a passage through the cliffs from the Bells Line of Road. The pass is popular with rock climbers, who use it as an access track to the cliffs. After another 60 m to find the car park. After another 50 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	After another 2.4 km veer left. After another 1.2 km cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 1.7 km cross the bridge (about 8 m long) After another 880 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 600 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 580 m continue straight.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Perrys Track & Shortridge Pass) continue straight, to head along Blue Gum Forest Track. After another 90 m pass the sign (9 m on your right). After another 470 m find the "Acacia Flats Camping Ground" (45 m on your left). Acacia Flats Camping Ground Acacia Flats Camping Ground, Blue Mountains NP, is situated on the floor of the Grose Valley between Perrys Lookdown and Lockley Pylon. The camp ground is approximately 50m from Govetts Creek and approximately 500m upstream from Blue Gum Forest. Acacia Flats Camping Ground is appropriately named after the dense population of Acacias found in this area. Acacia Flats is a wonderful area to camp with tall shady Blue Gums and level grass clearings which make for a great place to pitch a tent. There is a pit toilet and sitting logs to make camping more comfortable, and plenty of room for large groups. Water is available from Govetts Creek (treat before drinking). After another 35 m find the "Acacia Flat" (55 m on your left). Acacia Flat Acacia Flats Camping Ground, Blue Mountains NP, is situated on the floor of the Grose Valley between Perrys Lookdown and Lockley Pylon. The camp ground is approximately 50m from Govetts Creek and approximately 500m up stream from Blue Gum Forest. Acacia Flats Camping Ground is named appropriately after the dense population of Acacias found in this area. Acacia Flats is a wonderful area to camp with tall shady Blue Gums and level grass clearings which make for a great place to pitch a tent. There is a drop toilet and sitting logs to make camping more comfortable and plenty of room for large groups. (No camping in the Blue Gum Forest) After another 90 m pass the toilet (9 m on your left). After another 110 m pass the toilet (10 m on your right).
	After another 2.8 km (from the Blue Gum Forest Track) continue straight, to head along Blue Gum Forest Track. After another 50 m cross the ford.
	At the intersection of Rodriguez Pass Walking Track & Blue Gum Forest Track turn right, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Blue Gum Forest Track & Rodriguez Pass Walking Track) veer left, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track. After another 50 m find the "Junction Rock" (on your left). Junction Rock Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer. After another 560 m come to the camp site (5 m on your left). After another 1.2 km cross the ford. After another 10 m pass the "Trinity Falls" (35 m on your right). After another 155 m cross the ford. After another 380 m cross the ford.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Jungle Circuit & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) continue straight, to head along Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track). After another 380 m come to the viewpoint (30 m on your right). After another 150 m come to the "Williams Lookout". After another 30 m come to the "Breakfast Rock Lookout".
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Loop Track & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) turn sharp left, to head along Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track).
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Pulpit Rock Track & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) turn left, to head along Loop Track.
	After another 8 m (from the Loop Track) veer right, to head along Loop Track. After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (6 m on your left).
	From the Loop Track veer left (a footpath). After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 9 m turn around. After another 15 m pass the water tap (7 m on your right). Then find the "Picnic Shelter" (65 m on your right). Picnic Shelter Picnic shelters at the end of Govetts Leap Road. Seats are ~45cm high and benches 75cm high. Most shelters have an entrance ~1.2m wide with, and similar gap between table and wall. The largest shelter has an entrance wider than 4m, bench seating but no tables. Then come to the "Govetts Leap Lookout" (9 m on your left). Then find the "Govetts Leap Lookout" (20 m on your right). 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. Then pass the sign (15 m on your right).
	From the Loop Track veer right, to head along Loop Track (a walking track).
	After another 15 m (from the Loop Track) veer left, to head along Loop Track.
	After another 8 m (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 4 m long)
	After another 120 m (Laws Lookout) turn left, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 8 m come to the "Laws Lookout".
	After another 15 m (from the Pulpit Rock Track) continue straight, to head along Pulpit Rock Track.
	After another 155 m (from the Pulpit Rock Track) continue straight, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 6 m come to the "Horseshoe Falls Lookout" (10 m on your right). Then find the "Horseshoe Falls Lookout" (25 m on your right). 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. After another 60 m come to the "Rodriguez Lookout". Then find the "Horseshoe Falls" (55 m on your right). 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.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Popes Glen Track & Pulpit Rock Track) continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track.
	After another 305 m (from the Popes Glen Track) continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Boyd Beach. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 15 m (from the Popes Glen Track) turn sharp left, to head along Popes Glen Track. After another 170 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 380 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 660 m (from the Popes Glen Track) continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track. After another 75 m (from the Popes Glen Track) continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track. After another 170 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 265 m (from the Popes Glen Track) continue straight, to head along Popes Glen Track.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Dell Street & Popes Glen Track) veer left, to head along Dell Street (a residential road).
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Gipps Lane & Wills Street) turn right, to head along Gipps Lane.
	After another 450 m (at the intersection of Wills Street & Inconstant Street) continue straight, to head along Wills Street.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Wills Street) turn right, to head along Gardiner Crescent.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Wentworth Street) continue straight, to head along Gardiner Crescent. After another 30 m (from the Gardiner Crescent) continue straight, to head along Gardiner Crescent.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Hydora Lane) continue straight, to head along Gardiner Crescent.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Great Western Highway & Gardiner Crescent) turn left, to head along Great Western Highway (a highway\|trunk).
	After another 20 m (from the Great Western Highway) continue straight, to head along Great Western Highway.
	After another 45 m (from the Great Western Highway) turn right (a footpath). About 115 m past the end is "Blackheath Kebab House".
	Continue straight. About 30 m past the end is a car park. The end.

An optional side trip to Boyd Beach.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Popes Glen Track Start (a walking track).
	After another 50 m come to the end. "Boyd Beach". Boyd Beach Boyd Beach, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small sandy bank on Popes Glen Creek. The beach is a quiet spot with nice ferns and shade. The beach is a short distance from the Popes Glen track. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 50 m to the main route.

	Class 5/6 Very challenging
Length	18.7 km
Time	7 h 30 min to 9 h

Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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)

Class 5/6
Very challenging

Length

18.7 km

Time

7 h 30 min to 9 h

Quality of track

Rough unclear track (5/6)

Gradient

Very steep (4/6)

Signage

Directional signs along the way (3/6)

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)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	140 m	[toilet]
Campsite	8.2 km	Acacia Flats Camping Ground
Campsite	8.3 km	Acacia Flat
Toilet	8.4 km	[toilet]
Toilet	8.5 km	[toilet]
Camp site	12 km	[camp site]

Item

From Start

Name & link to notes

Toilet

140 m

[toilet]

Campsite

8.2 km

Acacia Flats Camping Ground

Campsite

8.3 km

Acacia Flat

Toilet

8.4 km

[toilet]

Toilet

8.5 km

[toilet]

Camp site

12 km

[camp site]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Katoomba Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 15 March
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Sunday 16 March
  
  20°C → 28°C
  Windy. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south at night. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 20 to 30 km/h early in the morning then tending west to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h in the late morning and afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 35.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 4:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Monday 17 March
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower about the Blue Mountains in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h shifting east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 27.
  
  Tuesday 18 March
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 28.
  
  Wednesday 19 March
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30.
  
  Thursday 20 March
  
  14°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 21 March
  
  16°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Saturday 22 March
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Blue Mountains National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
  Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
  The following tracks are closed:
  Katoomba and Leura
  
  Part of the Round Walk (Katoomba Falls) is closed from Vanimans Lookout to Juliet's Balcony due to tree fall and associated track damage.
  
  Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
  
  Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Detours will also be in place via Olympian Parade.
  
  Gordon Falls picnic area is closed due to upgrades. Detours for walking tracks are in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
  
  Golden Stairs walking track is closed due to landslides and rock fall. There is no access from Glenraphael Drive to Ruined Castle, Federal Pass or Scenic World. Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary can be accessed from Federal Pass (via Furber Steps) or Kedumba Pass.
  
  Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
  
  Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  
  Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
  
  Six Foot track between Katoomba (Explorer's Tree) to Alum Creek will be closed from Tuesday 1 April to Thursday 3 April 2025 for aerial pest control works.
  
  Wentworth Falls and Woodford
  
  Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  
  Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass and Vera Falls. Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls.
  
  Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
  
  Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  
  Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Blackheath via Perrys Lookdown or the Horse track.
  
  Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
  Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Woodford Oaks Singles Bike track closure
  Woodford-Oaks Singles track within the Glenbrook precinct of Blue Mountains National Park will be closed on weekdays from Wednesday 12 March to Wednesday 30 April 2025 inclusive, for track maintenance works.
  Woodford-Oaks Singles track will be open on weekends.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Red Hands Cave walking track partial closure
  Red Hands Cave walking track (also known as Campfire Creek walking track) is partially closed until further notice to allow for extensive flood damage repairs.
  Repairs are underway to the Link track section which runs through the gully. The rest of the walking track to Red Hands Cave is open.
  Pedestrian access is available all the way from the Red Hands Cave carpark through to the causeway.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed
  Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.
  For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 in the following areas:
  
  Abercrombie River National Park
  
  Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  
  Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  
  Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  
  Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  
  Gardens of Stone National Park
  
  Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  
  Turon National Park
  
  Marrangaroo National Park
  
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Euroka walking track closed for repairs
  Euroka walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed for track repairs from Monday 1 February to Monday 30 June 2025.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
  Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
  In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
  If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
  Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
  Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Start	(-33.5701909,150.3386494)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Great Western Highway, A32 Turn on to Harley Avenue then drive for 360 m Turn right onto Station Street and drive for another 9.9 km Turn right onto Bells Line of Road, B59 and drive for another 10 km Turn right onto Pierces Pass Road and drive for another 95 m Turn left onto Pierces Pass Road and drive for another 760 m
Finish	(-33.633943,150.2844665)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train

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