Jellybean Track
Download & Print Map and Notes45 mins
1 km Return
91 m
Moderate track
NPWS Glenbrook Information Centre
The NPWS information centre and car park are found just before the ‘toll both’ on Bruce Road. You will find tap water, toilets, garbage bins and information signs about the region. A great spot to chat to staff and get updates on the conditions in the park.
(0km) Glenbrook Information Centre car park → Jelly Bean Pool car park
390 m
10 mins
2m
-69m
Moderate track
From the bottom of the car park in front at the visitor information centre, the walk follows the direction of the ‘Jellybean Pool’ sign down the hill. The path leads down the hill passing two benches (on the right) and then descends track (and steps) into the bush. The track winds down the hill for a while, crossing a road two times on the way. The walk comes to the road a third time, just before the end of the sealed section, at a large gravel clearing (Jelly Bean Pool car park). The walk continues down the car park to the bins at the bottom, near a ‘Jelly Bean Pool’ sign.
(0.39km) Jelly Bean Pool car park → Jelly Bean Pool
110 m
3 mins
1m
-19m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the bins at the bottom of Jellybean Pool car park, the walk heads down the hill to the ‘Jellybean Pool’ sign next to the stairs. The walk heads down the stairs and soon turns right, under the rocks. The track then leads below the rocks and turns left, down the metal stairs to the rock platform above Jellybean Pool.
Jellybean Pool
Jellybean Pool is a large pool in Glenbrook Creek, just south of the weir. The pool has a few sandy beaches, rock platforms and is surrounded by cliffs. Jumping and diving is not a good idea, and is not permitted. This is a popular spot for locals to swim. Swimming can be dangerous – the creek is especially dangerous after rain. Check with rangers before heading in.
Maps for the Jellybean Track 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.
Penrith | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90303N PENRITH | NSW-90303N |
Penrith | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9030 PENRITH | 9030 |
Cross sectional view of the Jellybean Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Jellybean Track
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 km | ||
Time | 45 mins | ||
. | |||
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 | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 500m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 390m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 110m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 500m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 500m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 500m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 500m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Jellybean Track walk starts and ends at the Glenbrook Information Centre car park (gps: -33.778235, 150.62074)Your transport options to Glenbrook Information Centre car park are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
(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/jt
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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