Practice day hike
Monday 10th April (public holiday and school holidays)
Evans LO Road 1.5 km + Grand Canyon 6.3km + Cliff Top 3 km + Govetts Leap Rd 3.1 km Combined total 13.9 km
Track Grade
Grade 3 undulates and some stairs, please note some uneven stairs and surfaces, wet surfaces
Public transport option
Central 7:24 am, Blackheath 9:38 am, Walk 200 m to Ivanhoe Hotel, Blackheath, Depart Ivanhoe Hotel 9:58 am, Arrive Evans Lookout Rd before Forest Park Rd 9:04 am Bring your opal card
Approx times
Arrive Neates Glen Carpark 10 am
Arrive Evans Lookout approx. 2 pm Lunch
Depart 2:30 pm
Arrive Govetts Leap 4:45 pm
Arrive Blackheath Station 6 pm
All participants require a scouts NSW membership number and up to date with membership fees.
Health requirements
Good health and fitness required. Suitable for active people who play sport or exercise regularly.
Only one guide available so we will run with one or more youth patrols under indirect supervision with guide checking in regularly.
Ideally book with more than one person.
Limited toilets: Evans Lookout, Govetts Leap and Blackheath
Wear shoes with grip, comfortable walking shoes and breathable clothes, wet weather gear. Pack morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, healthy snacks. Sun hat and sunscreen. Minimum 2.6 L water. Day pack with personal first aid.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/grand-canyon-track
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/cliff-top-walking-track