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WALKS Top 10 Walks Six Foot Track ADVENTURE Six Foot Track Follow the 45 kilometre route of the original 1884 horse track from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves NSW |  |
LENGTH: 45 km TIME: 3 Days | GRADE: Hard | START: Explorer's Tree, near Katoomba | FINISH: Caves House, Jenolan |
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| WALK DESCRIPTION | GETTING THERE & BACK | ACCOMMODATION | BEST TIME TO WALK |
DESCRIPTION: Crossing mountain ranges and falling into deep valleys, the track takes walkers through a range of habitats - rainforest, eucalypt forests, open grazing country. There are fascinating natural features, including caves, sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and panoramas of richly-forested valleys. |
| FACILITIES: Campsites are located at Cox's River, Alum Creek and on the Black Range with facilities at Cox's River and Black Range. Accommodation at Caves House. | BEST TIME: March to September is the most popular time. HOW HARD IS IT REALLY? Track is well maintained, easy to follow. The climb down Nellies Glen gives you rubber knees. The climb up to Black Range Camp requires patience. |
| FOOD & WATER | CLOTHING | BOOKS & MAPS | SAFETY |
FOOD: Take all your own food, tents and cooking equipment including fuel stoves as camp fires are not allowed. WATER: All water (including tank water) should be treated to minimise the risk of ill health. When walking, top-up your water supplies wherever possible. If ever in doubt about the water quality see: |
| TRACK FEES: No fees are payable.  See Jackie's 6 foot track adventure | + CLOSEST HELP? Boots and socks. Make sure that you have walked your boots in at least 6 weeks before going on the six foot track. Use inner wicking socks for moisture removal. >>more |
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