Wentworth Falls Undercliff Loop
Download & Print Map and Notes1 hr 30 mins
217 m
Moderate track
Wentworth Falls Lookout
(0km) Wentworth Falls Lookout → Int of Sir H. Burrell Drive and Princes Rock Track
180 m
5 mins
17m
-13m
Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the steps, following the ‘Car Park’ arrow. The track soon passes a sign pointing back to ‘Princes Rock Lookout’ and comes to the footpath on the side of Sir H. Burrell Drive.
(0.18km) Int of Sir H. Burrell Drive and Princes Rock Track → Jamison Lookout
140 m
2 mins
1m
-3m
Very easy
Jamison Lookout
(0.32km) Jamison Lookout → Int of Den Fenella and Undercliff Tracks
380 m
9 mins
1m
-64m
Moderate track
(0.7km) Int of Den Fenella and Undercliff Tracks → Den Fenella Lookout
80 m
4 mins
8m
-57m
Hard track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Den Fenella’ sign along the lower track, keeping the creek to the left. The track soon begins to go down very steeply (can be slippery) between the handrails and rock wall. The track then crosses the creek at the stepping stones below the cascades (the creek may be impassable after rain). On the other side of the creek, the walk heads down the steps to come to a bridge below the bigger Den Fenella Fall. From the Den Fenella Fall, this walk crosses the metal bridge and continues along the cliff edge along the fence-lined track. After heading down some steps, the track ends at a fenced point with great views across the valley. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.
Den Fenella Lookout
(0.7km) Int of Den Fenella and Undercliff Tracks → Int of Undercliff and Princes Rock Tracks
440 m
13 mins
46m
-32m
Moderate track
(1.14km) Int of Undercliff and Princes Rock Track → Princes Rock
110 m
3 mins
8m
-10m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill following the ‘Princes Rock Lookout 200m’ sign along the wide track. Very soon, the walk comes to an intersection with another track (on the left – which was closed at time of writing).
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads down the gentle hill towards the cliffs and the fenced (unsignposted) Princes Rock Lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Princes Rock
(1.14km) Int of Undercliff and Princes Rock Tracks → Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks
470 m
22 mins
89m
-104m
Moderate track
(1.61km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks → Fletchers Lookout
20 m
1 mins
0m
-7m
Moderate track
Fletchers Lookout
(1.61km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks → Wentworth Falls Lookout
390 m
10 mins
63m
-4m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls Picnic Area’ sign up the log steps. The track soon passes some views to the left and then comes to an intersection (at a sharp right-hand bend), with a track closed at the time of writing. Here there is a sign pointing back to ‘Wentworth Falls – National Pass’.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the steps, following ‘Wentworth Falls Picnic Area’ signs. The walk soon heads through a sharp left bend, then continues up the hill, passing several information signs. At the top of the steps, the track breaks out to Wentworth Falls Lookout on Sir H. Burrell Drive.
Maps for the Wentworth Falls Undercliff 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.
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Wentworth Falls Undercliff Loop bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wentworth Falls Undercliff 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 | 2 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 30 mins | ||
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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 | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
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
1.4km of this walk has short steep hills and another 510m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (140m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
1.4km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 440m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (140m) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 1.6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 440m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 1.2km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 850m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.1km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 880m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Wentworth Falls Undercliff Loop walk starts and ends at the Wentworth Falls Lookout (gps: -33.72594, 150.372)Your transport options to Wentworth Falls Lookout 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/wful
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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