Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit

Download & Print Map and Notes

3 hrs 30 mins

5.4 km Circuit

473 m

Hard track
This circuit walk covers many of the tracks just to the west of Blackheath. The walk follows the cliff lines, both above and below, with amazing views of the Kanimbla Valley, rock features and waterfalls. The walk takes in a cross section of plants, with defined changes through the cliff passes.

Maps for the Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit 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.
Katoomba 1:25 000 Map Series 89301S KATOOMBA NSW-89301S
Katoomba 1:100 000 Map Series 8930 KATOOMBA 8930

Cross sectional view of the Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit

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 5.4 km
Time 3 hrs 30 mins
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Grade 4/6



Hard track
AS 2156.1 Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Signs Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

4.9km of this walk has short steep hills and another 440m is flat with no steps. The remaining (65m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

3.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 1.8km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (440m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

3.5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 1.3km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (530m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.3km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

3.5km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.3km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (530m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit walk.

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit walk.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit walk starts and ends at the Centennial Glen Rd Carpark (gps: -33.6389, 150.27543)
Your transport options to Centennial Glen Rd Carpark are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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

Comments

 


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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 🙂