This is a short walk providing you a worthwhile view across Magdala Gully. The walk follows a track that leads to a the moderately large clearing behind the lookout. The view from the lookout is not as spectacular as many other lookouts in the area, but can be quite intriguing with a morning mist lifting from the valley. 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.
End of Raymond St. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sign at the end of Raymond St. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sign at the start of the track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track down to Lawsons Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Rock beside track to Lawsons Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track down to Lawsons Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Lawsons Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.View from Lawsons Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.View into valley from Lawsons Lookout. | 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 1 onto Macquarie Road and drive for another 330 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Raymond Road and drive for another 120 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto David Road and drive for another 50 m
Turn right onto Raymond Road and drive for another 640 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From opposite 86 Raymond Rd, the track follows the direction of the 'Lawsons Lookout' sign, down the track. The walk winds past a few rocky outcrops to an unfenced rock surface next on the cliff edge, Lawsons Lookout.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
After another 115 m come to a sign.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 115 m to get back to the start.
"Lawsons Lookout".
Lawsons Lookout
Lawsons Lookout
Lawsons Lookout, in Springwood, Blue Mountains, is an unfenced rockshelf overlooking the wonderful Magdala Creek valley. The lookout is most easily accessed from Raymond Rd.
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Lawsons Lookout, in Springwood, Blue Mountains, is an unfenced rockshelf overlooking the wonderful Magdala Creek valley. The lookout is most easily accessed from Raymond Rd.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
225 m
Time
10 min to 15 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
10 min to 15 min
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After another 115 m come to a sign.
"Lawsons Lookout".
