Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit

Gorden Falls Reserve

Gordon Falls Reserve is just off Lone Pine Ave near the intersection with Olympian Pde, Leura. The park has car parking, electric BBQ’s, toilets, garbage disposal, children’s play equipment, picnic tables and bench seats. The park has plenty of open area and some shaded spots. There are a number of artificial cave shelters, with picnic tables inside.

(0km) Gordon Falls Reserve → Int of Gordon Rd and Lone Pine Ave

230 m
4 mins
5m
-6m

Moderate track

From the lower end of Gordon Falls Reserve (at the ‘Pool of Siloam’ track sign), this walk heads into the bush (not down the steps), initially with the ‘Pool of Siloam’ sign on the right. The track heads through the thick bush, turning left at the ‘T’ intersection and following this track until it comes out on the road (at the intersection of Gordon Rd and Lone Pine Ave).

(0.23km) Int of Gordon Rd and Lone Pine Ave → Int of Lyrebird Dell track and Leura Dirt Track

260 m
5 mins
2m
-9m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection of Gordon Rd and Lone Pine Ave, this walk heads around the metal gate (keeping the picnic area to the right) and follows the wide ‘Leura Dirt Track’. This management trail soon bends right. Just after passing some more picnic tables (on the right), the walk turns left at the ‘T’ intersection, following this trail to soon come to the signposted ‘Lyre Bird Dell Track’ (on the right)

(0.49km) Int of Lyrebird Dell track and Leura Dirt Track → Lyrebird Dell

90 m
4 mins
5m
-19m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Lyre Bird Dell Track’ sign down the hill using the timber steps. Soon the track heads down some concrete steps (with a handrail) and passes a ‘1918 11-11-11’ inscription on the path (presumably in commemoration of Armistice treaty with Germany). The walk continues down the stairs to the valley. After admiring the waterfall (on the left), this walk crosses the metal bridge and comes to a sign (pointing right, to the ‘Pool of Siloam’) and straight ahead is the Lyrebird Dell (cave).

Lyrebird Dell

Lyrebird Dell is home to a sandstone cave beside the head waters of Gordon Creek near Lone Pine Ave, Leura. The cave provides shelter for a lovely picnic area (with a couple of tables). There is also a waterfall next to the cave. The cave at Lyrebird Dell, was used as an Aboriginal shelter from (at least) 12 000 years ago, this has been dated from artifacts found in the floor of the cave

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. Dell is an old English word that refers to small wooded valley. A great spot to rest and enjoy the area.

(0.59km) Lyrebird Dell → Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track

440 m
11 mins
19m
-53m

Moderate track

Turn right: From Lyrebird Dell, this walk follows the ‘Pool of Siloam’ sign away from the bridge (with the cave on the left). The track soon heads up some steps and under another smaller sandstone overhang. Soon the track passes a small ‘Blue Mountains Ash’ sign and crosses Gordon Creek using a metal footbridge. The track turns left and winds along the side of the hill before heading down the steps and coming to an old fenced lookout (with filtered views over the Pool of Siloam). The track continues with the handrail, past the sign pointing back to ‘Lyrebird Dell 500mtrs’ to come to a three-way intersection.

(1.03km) Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track → Pool of Siloam

50 m
1 mins
1m
-7m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follow the ‘Pool of Siloam’ sign down the steps. The track passes under a small overhang then crosses Gordon Creek on a footbridge in front of the lovely falls and the Pool of Siloam.

Pool of Siloam

The Pool of Siloam is a lovely waterhole and waterfall on Gordon Creek in the Blue Mountains National Park. This waterfall is surrounded by a moss and fern filled gully with sandstone cliffs around the edges. There is a sandstone overhang next to the waterfall. The shallow sandy pool is a lovely cool place, a great spot to stop for a snack. The track crosses the creek using a bridge in front of the waterfall. The pool derives its name from the ‘Pool of Siloam’ (Birkhat Hashiloah – Hebrew) in the City of David and in the Bible is where Jesus sends a man to heal him of his blindness.

(1.08km) Pool of Siloam → Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track

50 m
1 mins
7m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the Pool of Siloam, this walk crosses the bridge (with the falls on the right) and heads up the hill following the ‘Gordon Falls’ and ‘Lyrebird Dell’ sign (on the other side of the bridge). The steps lead up the hill and under a small overhang, coming to a ‘T’ intersection just past a sign pointing back down to the ‘Pool of Siloam’.

(1.12km) Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track → Gordon Falls Reserve

250 m
10 mins
58m
-2m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Gordon Falls Picnic Area’ sign up the steps (keeping the rock face on the right). The track leads under a small waterfall then follows the handrail around the base of the cliff. The track winds up the hill, passing some interesting information signs on the local flora and fauna. As the track starts to flatten out, it passes a track on the right and soon comes out at the lower end of Gordon Falls Reserve and a ‘Pool of Siloam’ sign.

Maps for the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit 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.

Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit

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	1.4 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		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 880m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 490m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.1km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 230m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 1.1km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 230m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.1km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 250m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 1.1km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 230m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit walk starts and ends at the Gordon Falls Reserve (gps: -33.724727, 150.33273)
Your transport options to Gordon Falls Reserve 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

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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)
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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 🙂

Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit

Gorden Falls Reserve

(0km) Gordon Falls Reserve → Int of Gordon Rd and Lone Pine Ave

Moderate track

(0.23km) Int of Gordon Rd and Lone Pine Ave → Int of Lyrebird Dell track and Leura Dirt Track

Easy track

(0.49km) Int of Lyrebird Dell track and Leura Dirt Track → Lyrebird Dell

Moderate track

Lyrebird Dell

(0.59km) Lyrebird Dell → Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track

Moderate track

(1.03km) Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track → Pool of Siloam

Moderate track

Pool of Siloam

(1.08km) Pool of Siloam → Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track

Moderate track

(1.12km) Int of Lyrebird Dell Trail and Gordon Falls Park Track → Gordon Falls Reserve

Moderate track

Maps for the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit walk

Cross sectional view of the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam Circuit

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

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