Devil’s Hole Trail
Download & Print Map and Notes3 hrs 30 mins
572 m
Very experienced only
(0km) Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track → Intersection of Cliff Track and Therabulat Lookout Track
230 m
5 mins
4m
-16m
Moderate track
(0.23km) Intersection of Cliff Track and Therabulat Lookout Track → Therabulat Lookout
140 m
5 mins
0m
-49m
Moderate track
(0.23km) Intersection of Cliff Track and Therabulat Lookout Track → Int of Cliff Track and Norths Lookout Trail
790 m
25 mins
86m
-94m
Moderate track
(1.02km) Int of 6 Foot Track and Norths Lookout Trail → Norths Lookout
60 m
2 mins
0m
-15m
Moderate track
(1.02km) Int of Cliff Track and Norths Lookout Trail → Int of 6 Foot Track and Norths Lookout Trail
150 m
4 mins
17m
-1m
Moderate track
(1.17km) Int of Six Foot Track and Norths Lookout Trail → Int at Lower Nellies Glen
1.6 km
44 mins
26m
-337m
Hard track
(2.79km) Int at Lower Nellies Glen → Int of Nellies Glen Rd Trail and Devils Hole Trail
2 km
36 mins
14m
-102m
Moderate track
(4.77km) Int of 6 Ft Track and Devil’s Hole Servicetrail → Int of Devil’s Hole Bushtrack and Cliff Rd
2.2 km
1 hr 16 mins
425m
-12m
Very experienced only
Maps for the Devil’s Hole Trail walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Devil’s Hole Trail bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Devil’s Hole Trail
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 7 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs 30 mins | ||
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Grade 6/6 Very experienced only |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep and difficult scrambles (5/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | No directional signs (5/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.4km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.2km is very steep with difficult rock scrambles. Whilst another 1.6km is very steep and the remaining 790m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
3.8km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 2.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (1km) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
3.8km of this walk is clearly signposted and another 2.2km Has no directional signs. The remaining (1km) has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
4.6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 2.2km requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (150m) requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 3.8km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 3.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
3.8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 2.2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (940m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Devil’s Hole Trail walk starts at the Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track (gps: -33.713807, 150.29254)Your transport options to Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Devil’s Hole Trail ends at the Int of Devil’s Hole Bushtrack and Cliff Rd (gps: -33.722501, 150.28916)
Your transport options to Int of Devil’s Hole Bushtrack and Cliff Rd are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/dht
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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