Can you do 6 foot track 2 days?
The Six Foot Track is a classic walk which takes you from the Explorers Tree in Katoomba out to the amazing Jenolan Caves. This walk stays the night in Alum Creek Reserve before tackling the long hill up to Black Range Road. The walk is a classic and normally done in 3 days, this two day option is for the fit and keen.
Is 6 foot track open?
Six Foot track from Megalong Road is open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
How long is 6ft track?
The Six Foot Track is a 45km trail stretching across the Blue Mountains from the Explorer’s Marked Tree, near Katoomba, to the Jenolan Caves. The marathon started in 1984 and follows the length of the entire trail.
Can you ride the Six Foot Track?
Then climb (a biggy). You can stay on the 6ft track all the way up to Jenolan Caves road, (there are numerous forsestry roads in the area) then hit the tar……At a Glance.
| Title | When |
|---|---|
| Blue Mountains Six Foot Trail Bucket List Ride | 9 years 22 weeks ago |
| Six Foot Track to Cox’s River Return | 11 years 16 weeks ago |
How hard is the 6 foot track?
Head out on this 47.0-km point-to-point trail near Katoomba, New South Wales. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 14 h 20 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Is there water on the Six Foot Track?
There are water sources in five places along the way between Jenolan Caves and Katoomba. There are three camp grounds in between and all of them have rain water collected water tanks. We also carried a water filter to steralise the water that we drank from these water tanks and the creeks.
Can you walk the Six Foot Track in one day?
We can’t remember who had the idea to walk the historic 46.5km Six Foot Track in a Day. A mix of single track and fire trails, the total ascent on the Six Foot Track is some 1600m. Hours after we set off from Katoomba, high up on the Black Range, we are tired and freezing from the wind and snow flurries.
Where can you camp on a 6 foot track?
There are two main campsites, one on the Cox River and another on Black Range. There is also a more basic, campsite at Alum Creek (near the halfway mark of the walk). You will also find a road side camping area a short side trip from where the Six Foot Track crosses Megalong Road.