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Grose Head Lookout via Blue Gum Swamp Track

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New South Wales

Grose Head Lookout via Blue Gum Swamp Track

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5.0

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Grose Head Lookout via Blue Gum Swamp Track

03:46

13.3km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Blue Mountains National Park

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3.22 km

Shaws Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This shared-use path follows the ridgeline into the park toward Blue Gum Swamp Creek and Bees Nest Hill. It's often taken as part of a loop with Blue Gum Swamp Trail and a side trip up Bees Nest Hill to Grose Head Lookout.

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7.19 km

Grose Head Lookout

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An incredible viewpoint to see the Blue Mountains, well worth the effort/climb to get there!

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9.49 km

Blue Gum Swamp Track

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This path takes you through a beautiful Blue Gum Forest along a relatively easy trail that's great for families. You can continue on the Shaws Ridge Trail for a nice loop hike.

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13.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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