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Centennial Glen Waterfall – Picnic Area by the Stream loop from Blackheath

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Centennial Glen Waterfall – Picnic Area by the Stream loop from Blackheath

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Centennial Glen Waterfall – Picnic Area by the Stream loop from Blackheath

03:19

9.37km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.57 km for 16 m

After 5.64 km for 1.27 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.78 km

Carved sandstone steps

Highlight • Structure

Along sections of the Walls Ledge Loop Track, you’ll come across carved sandstone steps cut directly into the orange rock. These appear at a few points along the route, especially where the track moves between the ledge and lower sections of the gully. They’re a standout feature of the walk, blending the surrounding landscape into the walk.

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2.98 km

Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the ledge, this lookout opens out to wide views across the Kanimbla Valley, with layered ridgelines, farmland patches, and sandstone cliffs stretching into the distance. The drop-off is steep, which gives a real sense of height as the landscape falls away below.

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5.55 km

Porters Pass Recreational Reserve

Nature Reserve

5.81 km

Porters Pass Recreational Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A lesser-visited section of the Blue Mountains near Blackheath, this reserve combines exposed cliff-edge sections with a steep descent into a sheltered valley. The track drops through dry sclerophyll bush into areas of ferns and shaded rock walls, eventually linking with routes toward Centennial Glen. Expect uneven ground, loose rock, and narrow sections along the escarpment. It’s a quieter alternative to the busier lookouts nearby, with wide valley views and a more rugged feel overall.

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6.60 km

Centennial Pass Recreation Reserve

Nature Reserve

7.04 km

Centennial Glen Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Tucked into a narrow valley below Blackheath, this waterfall spills over a rock ledge into a small pool, surrounded by high sandstone walls and dense ferns. The setting feels enclosed and cooler than the exposed sections above, with filtered light reaching the base of the falls. Access is via a steep descent along the Porters Pass Track, with uneven ground and loose rock in places. After rain, water flow increases and surfaces can become slippery.

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7.50 km

Waterfall in the Blue Mountains

Highlight • Waterfall

7.88 km

Fort Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located within Porters Pass Recreational Reserve, Fort Rock is a distinctive sandstone formation set just off the main track. A short detour leads you to a large, cave-like overhang framed by weathered rock, with filtered light and bushland surrounding it. It’s a quieter stop along the route, often missed by those heading straight through. The ground around the rock can be uneven, especially after rain, so watch your footing as you approach and move around the base.

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8.26 km

Picnic Area by the Stream

Highlight • Rest Area

9.37 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.59 km

1.31 km

733 m

717 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

2.48 km

547 m

305 m

252 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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Centennial Glen Waterfall – Picnic Area by the Stream loop from Blackheath

Carved sandstone steps

Lookout

Porters Pass Recreational Reserve

Centennial Glen Waterfall

Waterfall in the Blue Mountains

Fort Rock

Picnic Area by the Stream

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