Medlow Bath to the Collosseum

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2 hrs 15 mins

3.3 km Return

440 m

Hard track

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.

The track goes down through several slits in the cliff

Sign at Intersection of Colloseum and Megalong Valley Tracks

(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 → End of Belgravia Rd

230 m

5 mins

-15m Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads west along Belgravia Rd until the end where a bush track begins.

(1km) End of Belgravia Rd → Int of Wonderland and Belgravia St Tracks

160 m

6 mins

-37m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of Belgravia Rd, the track follows the signpost saying 'Track' and heads west down the hill along the bush track, away from the houses, until coming to an intersection with another bush track.

(1km) Int of Wonderland and Belgravia St Tracks → Int of Wonderland and Sunbath Tracks

80 m

2 mins

-16m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill (south-west) along the small bush track. This goes for a short period before coming to a 3-way intersection with another bush track.

(1km) Int of Wonderland and Sunbath Tracks → Int of Sunbath and Tuckers Lookout Track

60 m

1 mins

-10m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads west towards the cliffline. Very soon, the track comes to an intersection with a bush track on the right.

(1km) Int of Sunbath and Tuckers Lookout Track → Int of Colosseum and Megalong Valley Tracks

320 m

12 mins

14m

-113m Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads out towards the clifftop to the west. Just before the lookout and boulder formation, the track diverges and heads down through the gully and around the bottom of the cliffs. At various points during this section, the track passes through slits in the rock, some of which have ladders to assist. The track continues around to the south-west, staying beside the cliffs until coming to an intersection with a bush track, marked by a sign and arrow written on the rocks saying 'Colosseum' and 'Megalong'.

(1km) Int of Colosseum and Megalong Valley Tracks → The Colosseum

540 m

25 mins

106m

-117m Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk keeps to the clifftop, going south. As the track turns further towards east, the track widens and becomes better-managed, continuing under the clifftop until coming to a large, open cave and waterfall, overlooking the valley. This is The Colosseum.

Maps for the Medlow Bath to the Collosseum 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 Medlow Bath to the Collosseum bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Medlow Bath to the Collosseum

Altitude analysis for Medlow Bath to the Collosseum

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	3.3 km
		Time	2 hrs 15 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		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

700m of this walk has short steep hills and another 370m is flat with no steps. Whilst another 320m is very steep and the remaining 280m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

860m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 510m follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (300m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.3km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 320m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 1km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 650m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.3km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 320m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 1.2km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 510m 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 Medlow Bath to the Collosseum walk.

The Glen Rosa Track

3.5 km Circuit, 1 hr 30 mins

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

Total climbing: 120m

Moderate 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 Medlow Bath to the Collosseum 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