Blue Mountains, NSW - 2020 - Hike 1

Echo Point loop via Giant Stairway, Jamison Valley (Federal Pass) and Furber Steps


Distance: 9.62km



The walk began with the rapid descent into the Jamison Valley via the aptly named Giant Stairway. The pictures below highlight some of the many, many steps:







After clearing the last of the stairs, the path continues within the cool climate rainforest environment that thrives in the valley.





Katoomba Cascades

As I re-emerged from the valley, the weather had started to change, with light showers and cloud rolling in.







With a little under an hour to go in the loop, the cloud had well and truly taken over and there wasn't much scenery to see:






The Elevation Profile illustrates just what an up-and-down route this is:




All in all, a lovely walk. I took it mid-week, which I'd recommend as weekends have a reputation for being rather busy.

Location: 33/37 Echo Point Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia

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