The Glen Rosa Track

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1 hr 30 mins

3.5 km Circuit

120 m

Moderate track

Using a variety of trails this circuit is a good walk for those looking for a shorter walk in the Medlow Bath area. Unfortunately, it does not have the views of the Megalong Valley that many of the other walks in the area do have. It is really the sidetrips that make this walk enjoyable, especially the short trip down to the small cave.

The small house next to the railway line

The cliffs next to the track down to the cave

(0km) Meadlow Bath Railway Station → Int of Station St and Belgravia Rd

280 m

4 mins

-2m Easy track

From Meadlow Bath Train Station, this walk crosses the Great Western Hwy to the west onto Station Rd heading North-West. The walk follows the road for approximately 150m before coming to the corner of Begravia Rd.

(0km) Int of Station St and Belgravia Rd → Int of Station St and Wonderland Track

1.2 km

21 mins

20m

-20m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection of Belgravia Rd and Station St, this walk heads north along the wide management trail. This runs parallel to both the railway line and the Great Western Hwy on the west side. Approximately 200m past Belgravia Rd, the track passes some pretty houses including some heritage stone buildings. From here, the walk continues north until passing a clearing on the left, about where the tall trees start between the train line and highway. Approximately 30m past the clearing, the walk comes to an intersection with a narrow bush track on the left. This intersection is quite hidden and so it is necessary to look out sharply at the small clearings off to the side of the track.

(1km) Int of Station St and Wonderland Track → Int of Wonderland and Lookout Track

560 m

12 mins

-54m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads west, slightly away from the railway tracks, before turning to the south-west. The walk follows the narrow bush track through low-lying scrub on either side, and occasionally glimpses magnificent views over the valley to the west. After a little while, the track comes to a small intersection with another bush track on the right (heading downhill).

(2km) Int of Wonderland and Lookout Track → Lookout

140 m

3 mins

-20m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly down the hill to the south-west. After a short period, the walk passes some good cliffs before coming to a large boulder formation and clearing. This offers a good view over the bushland, however the surrounding trees make it difficult to see further into the valley. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

(2km) Int of Wonderland and Lookout Track → Int of Wonderland and Cave Tracks

400 m

8 mins

17m

-12m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south along the bush track around the valley until coming to a small intersection with a bush track on the right (which heads downhill).

(2km) Int of Wonderland and Cave Tracks → Cave

150 m

4 mins

-42m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly down the hill to the west along a narrow bush track, until coming to a boulder formation which looks out over the valley. At this point, there is also a small cave made out of the sandstone that has been graffitied inside. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

(2km) Int of Wonderland and Cave Tracks → Int of Wonderland and Belgravia St Tracks

430 m

10 mins

23m

-22m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south (with the hill sloping up to the left) until coming to a 'T' intersection with a bush track.

(3km) Int of Wonderland and Belgravia St Tracks → End of Belgravia Rd

160 m

6 mins

37m

0m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the small bush track directly up the hill to the east, until emerging on the end of Belgravia Rd.

(3km) End of Belgravia Rd → Int of Station St and Belgravia Rd

230 m

5 mins

15m

-9m Easy track

Continue straight: From the end of Belgravia Rd, this walk heads east along the road until coming to an intersection with Station Rd at the railway tracks.

(3km) Int of Station St and Belgravia Rd → Meadlow Bath Railway Station

280 m

4 mins

-1m Easy track

Turn right: From the corner of Belgravia Rd and Station St, this walk heads south-east along Station St until reaching the Great Western Hwy. At this point, the walk crosses the highway to the east and goes into Medlow Bath Railway Station.

Maps for the The Glen Rosa Track 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 The Glen Rosa Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Glen Rosa Track

Altitude analysis for The Glen Rosa Track

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	3.5 km
		Time	1 hr 30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

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

Gradient

1.8km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 1.5km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (160m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 2.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 780m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 2.6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 960m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 3.3km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 160m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 780m 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 The Glen Rosa Track walk.

Medlow Bath to the Collosseum

3.3 km Return, 2 hrs 15 mins

Along rough bushtracks this track goes from Medlow Bath Railway Station to the cliffs and then under their eaves to a large amphitheatre- The Colloseum. Great views of the Megalong Valley and a fantastic spot to break are the important features of this walk.

Total climbing: 440m

Hard track

The Wonderland Track

3.5 km Circuit, 1 hr 30 mins

Also called the Glen Rosa Track the Wonderland Track is a relatively short circuit with several sidetrips first to a cave and then a lookout. The views along the main bushtrack are quite shrouded by the surrounding bush but the occasional ones that are there provide a good view of the surrounding cl

Total climbing: 120m

Moderate track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the The Glen Rosa Track walk.

Six Foot Track

44.8 km One way, 3 Days

This classic walk takes you from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves via a historic horse route. The walk travels mainly along well-maintained service tracks and explores Nellie's Glen, Megalong Valley, Cox's River, Black Range, and Jenolan. There are well established and popular campsites along the way.

Total climbing: 2066m

Hard track

Six Foot Track (Alum Creek Reserve)

44.8 km One way, 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 f

Total climbing: 2066m

Hard track

Cox's River return via Narrowneck

47.8 km One way, 2 Days

This walk is a great, two day walk that drops down from Katoomba to Cox's River in the Megalong Valley. From the scenic Cox's River, the walk returns to Katoomba via Dunphy's campsite and Narrowneck. The trip is two solid days of walking that takes in some breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains. T

Total climbing: 2390m

Very experienced only

Nellie's Glen Lookout

2 km Return, 1 Hr

This walk has heritage interest and views, starting at the famous Explorers Tree and finishing with views of the cliffs from Nellie's Glen lookout. The briefness of this walk makes it a great way to finish your 6 Foot Track walk if you have come from Jenolan. It's also a great way to start the 6 Foo

Total climbing: 117m

Moderate track

Cox's River return via Dunphy's campsite

47.8 km One way, 3 Days

This tough, three day walk descends from Katoomba to the peaceful Megalong Valley. It uses the Six Foot Track to navigate its way down to the Cox's River from where it returns to Katoomba via Dunphy's campsite and Narrowneck. The walk has some stunning panoramas which are complemented by the close-u

Total climbing: 2390m

Very experienced only

Walls Ledge (Short)

1.4 km Circuit, 45 mins

This is a short but sweet circuit walk above, then below, the cliff line. The track passes under the cliff line for some time, with views over the Kanimbla Valley. Climbers will love the great access to the walls, while walkers will enjoy the scenery and flowers in the heath.

Total climbing: 72m

Moderate track

Walls Ledge, Porters Pass, Centennial Glen Circuit

5.4 km Circuit, 3 hrs 30 mins

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.

Total climbing: 473m

Hard track

Collier's Causeway

3.1 km One way, 2 hrs

Collier's Causeway is a fantastic walk with many views of the Kanimbla Valley and varied scenery. The track mostly travels under the imposing cliffs between Centennial Glen and Porters Pass, with waterfalls, ferny glens and heath flowers along the way. The track is a great one-way trip from Bundarra

Total climbing: 380m

Hard track

Fort Rock

1.6 km Return, 1 Hr

The track to Fort Rock is a short walk and gives a taste of what lies beneath the cliff line. The walk is a return journey from the end of Bundarra St, directly to Fort Rock. From the top of the rock you can see into the Kanimbla Valley, and, by taking the side trip out to the cliff line west of For

Total climbing: 117m

Moderate track

Walls Ledge (Long) Track

2.3 km One way, 1 hr 15 mins

This extended version of the Walls Ledge Track begins at Bundarra St and continues down past a side trip to Fort Rock. The track sports a small waterfall and some cliff-base walking. It also rises above to follow the same cliffs back to Centennial Rd car park. The track takes in awesome scenes of th

Total climbing: 128m

Moderate track

Grand Canyon, Cliff Top and Braeside Walks

9.3 km Circuit, 4 hrs 30 mins

The Grand Canyon, Cliff Top and Braeside tracks are an excellent way to see the great diversity of the Blue Mountains National Park in the Blackheath area, from the Neates Glen rain forest, through the void of the Grand Canyon, to the separation of plateau and valley by the Cliff Top walk. The walk

Total climbing: 603m

Hard track

Braeside, Govetts and Pope's Glen Track

8.7 km Circuit, 3 hrs 30 mins

This walk is an excellent way to see some of Blackheath's best views, without the big climbs in and out of the Grose Valley. The round trip from the station shows off Bridal Falls, and other cascades along the cliffs. A large part of this walk is near the cliff edge, with stunning views spanning out

Total climbing: 375m

Hard track