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Explorer's Tree loop from Katoomba

Explorer's Tree loop from Katoomba

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Explorer's Tree loop from Katoomba

04:15

83.3km

1,220m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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After 72.7 km for 3.90 km

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Start point

Train Station

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2.26 km

Great Blue Mountains Trail: Katoomba to Medlow Bath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A cycling trail between Medlow Bath and Katoomba, eventually intended to be part of a continuous multi-use trail from Wentworth Falls to Mt York (see bmcc.nsw.gov.au/recreation/walking-and-cycling/great-blue-mountains-trail). This section has some …

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32.6 km

Londonderry Reserve

Nature Reserve

72.7 km

Station Creek Track — Great Blue Mountains Trail: Blackheath to Medlow Bath

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An off-road shared use path between Blackheath & Medlow Bath. Suitable for walking, jogging or cycling (gravel or MTB recommended, road bike possible depending on conditions & experience). See bmcc.nsw.gov.au/recreation/walking-and-cycling/great-blue-mountains-trail for more details.

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80.8 km

Explorer's Tree

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The Explorer's Tree was allegedly a marked tree used as a waypoint by the European explorer's Blaxland, Lawson & Wentworth when they crossed the Blue Mountains in 1813, although that …

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83.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

20.7 km

8.25 km

4.90 km

3.72 km

101 m

Surfaces

74.0 km

5.33 km

3.63 km

366 m

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

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Today

Sunday 5 July

8°C

4°C

81 %

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Explorer's Tree loop from Katoomba

Great Blue Mountains Trail: Katoomba to Medlow Bath

Station Creek Track — Great Blue Mountains Trail: Blackheath to Medlow Bath

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