Reids Plateau Loop
Download & Print Map and Notes20 mins
29 m
Moderate track
Katoomba Falls Kiosk
(0km) Katoomba Falls Kiosk → Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track
70 m
2 mins
0m
-7m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Reids Plateau’ sign down the concrete stairs, passing a ‘Greenspace Project’ sign. The walk continues down to the bottom of the stairs and to the intersection of the Katoomba Falls Walk and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk (unsignposted).
(0.07km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Reids Plateau loop → Int of Reids Plateau loop track
10 m
0m
-4m
Easy track
(0.09km) Int of Reids Plateau loop track → Cliffside lookout
30 m
1 mins
0m
-6m
Moderate track
Cliffside lookout
(0.12km) Cliffside lookout → Int of Tunnel lookout and Reids Plateau picnic area tracks
60 m
1 mins
0m
-11m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the lookout, the walk follows the footpath south through the bush and up the concrete steps intersection with the Tunnel Lookout track .
(0.18km) Int of Tunnel lookout and Reids Plateau picnic area tracks → Tunnel Lookout
0 m
0m
0m
Moderate track
Tunnel Lookout
(0.18km) Int of Tunnel lookout and Reids Plateau picnic area tracks → Reids Plateau picnic area
20 m
1m
0m
Moderate track
Reids Plateau Picnic area
(0.19km) Reids Plateau picnic area → Int of Reids Plateau loop and lookout tracks
30 m
1 mins
9m
0m
Moderate track
(0.22km) Int of Reids Plateau loop and lookout tracks → Reids Plateau lookout
10 m
0m
-1m
Moderate track
Plateau Lookout
(0.22km) Int of Reids Plateau loop and lookout tracks → Int of Reids Plateau loop track
50 m
1 mins
8m
0m
Moderate track
(0.27km) Int of Reids Plateau loop track → Katoomba Falls Kiosk
90 m
2 mins
11m
0m
Moderate track
Continue straight: With the Katoomba Falls track to the left and the picnic bench to the right, this walk heads north up the concrete stairs, passing a ‘Greenspace Project’ sign. The walk comes to the top of the stairs, to the signposted intersection of ‘Round Walk’ at the back of the small park near the Katoomba Kiosk.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses through the park, passing the large information signs and the water fountain, arriving at the Katoomba Kiosk.
Maps for the Reids Plateau Loop 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 Reids Plateau Loop bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Reids Plateau Loop
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 | 352 m | ||
Time | 20 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 220m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 140m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 200m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 150m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 180m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 170m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 350m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 350m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 300m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 50m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Reids Plateau Loop walk starts and ends at the Katoomba Falls Kiosk (gps: -33.726453, 150.304)Your transport options to Katoomba Falls Kiosk 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/rpl
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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