Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek

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2 hrs

2.6 km Return

241 m

Experienced only

This walk explores the Jack Evans Track, from the end of Nepean Lookout fire trail to Erskine Creek. The walk boasts fantastic rock formations, great views, grass trees and mosses, and gets up close to Erskine Creek. Erskine Creek is a great place to rest, and wet the toes, before the climb back up to the car park.

* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

Car park at end of Nepean Lookout fire trail

Where Jack Evans track crosses Erskine Creek

(0km) End of Nepean Lookout Fire Trail → Erskine Lookout

320 m

8 mins

-29m Moderate track

From the car park, at the end of the publicly accessible section of the Nepean Lookout Fire Trail, this walk heads through the gap in the wire fence next to the large 'Blue Mountains National Park' information sign. The walk soon passes a silver information sign about 'Jack Evans Track', where the sandy track starts to head down hill, with the occasional wooden step. Passing a burnt 'take care when walking near cliffs' sign the track passes several informal tracks off to the right. The main track continues down the hill until a larger sandy area gives way to a rock platform and view on the right, this is Erskine Lookout, an unfenced informal lookout.

Erskine Lookout

This informal and unfenced lookout on Jack Evans Track is in the lower Blue Mountains south west from the end of Nepean Lookout Fire Trail. The lookout is perched high above Erskine Creek and provides wonderful view upstream, and good views downstream. The view down in to the gorge gives a unique perspective of the lower section of Erskine Creek.

(0km) Erskine Lookout → Int of Jack Evans and the lower Erskine tracks

850 m

31 mins

28m

-172m Hard track

Continue straight: From Erskine Lookout, this walk heads down the gentle hill, keeping the view to the right. Soon the track passes a long sandstone wall on the right of the track, then comes to another vantage point at the top of a steps set of steps. From here the track becomes steeper following the timber and dirt steps, the track uses several switchbacks and passes through clefts in the rock to wind down through the sandstone outcrop, passing some interesting overhangs on the way. The track continues down the steps, until becoming a narrower track, with a steep drop to the left. The track then bend around the side of the hill and after passing several boulders the track then comes to an intersection with the faint shortcut track on the left, just before the saddle.
Continue straight: From the intersection this walk follows the wider bush track down the hill to the saddle. On the other side of the saddle this walk heads down a series of timber steps. At the bottom of the steps the track winds through the grass trees. Before seeing the creek the track passes a large gum to come to an intersection with a faint bush track on the right (and a wider track to the left).

(1km) Int of Jack Evans and the lower Erskine tracks → Eastern side of natural dam wall

180 m

7 mins

30m

-17m Experienced only

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the wider bush track down hill keeping the sound of Erskine Creek to the right, soon the creek is in view. The track soon fades to a become a less distinct bush track leading up the bank away from the creek. The track climbs to a large boulder providing great views of the pool in Erskine Creek. The track then leads down to the natural charcoal deposits and continues along the creek edge to the water depth indicators. (A remote monitoring box is visible up the hill).
Veer left: From the water depth indicators this walk follows the creek down stream keeping Erskine Creek on the right. The faint bush track soon leads to the visible series of large boulders forming a natural dam wall. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Natural dam pool

A series of very large boulders have formed a natural dam on Erskine Creek, about 170m north of Big Crater Creek. The dam forms a large lovely pool upstream. The pool is used by Sydney Water for measurements, and a water depth indicator is bolted to the rock. The pools is not safe to dive or jump into, there are many submerged objects.

(1km) Int of Jack Evans and the lower Erskine tracks → Int of Jack Evans Track and Erskine Creek

100 m

2 mins

-6m Experienced only

Veer right: From the intersection this walk follows the narrower bush track down the hill, into the thick vegetation towards the creek. The track passes through a tunnel of vegetation to then turn right as the creek comes into view. From here the track continues upstream till coming to a small sandy beach on Erskine Creek .

Maps for the Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Penrith	1:25 000 Map Series	90303N PENRITH	NSW-90303N
Penrith	1:100 000 Map Series	9030 PENRITH	9030

Cross sectional view of the Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek

Altitude analysis for Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek

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	2.6 km
		Time	2 hrs
		.
Grade 5/6 Experienced only	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	No directional signs (5/6)
		Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		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

Around 850m of this walk is very steep, whilst the remaining 430m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.3km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

850m of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 320m has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (100m) Has no directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 970m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 310m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.2km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 100m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 970m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 310m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek walk.

Erskine Lookout

648 m Return, 20 mins

This short walk enjoys sculptured sandstone rocks, grass trees, wildflowers and great views of Erskine Gorge. The walk starts from the car park at the end of Nepean Lookout fire trail and heads past some information signs before coming to this unfenced informal lookout on the Jack Evans track. Gre

Total climbing: 30m

Moderate track

Erskine Creek via Pisgah Rock and Jack Evans

7.1 km Circuit, 4 hrs 30 mins

This walk visits some great lookouts and explores the lower section of Erskine Creek. Most of the walk along Erskine Creek is off track and the bush is quite thick in places. A great walk for people wanting to explore a remote area of the lower Blue Mountains National Park. You could make this an

Total climbing: 421m

Very experienced only

Dadder Cave and Jack Evans track

10.3 km Circuit, 2 Days

This fairly short overnight walk is a great way to explore Erskine Creek. The walking along Erskine creek is mostly off track, and is through thick scrub in places. Although this walk could be done in a day, an overnight walk gives more time to explore the creek and enjoy the caves in the area.

Total climbing: 535m

Very experienced only

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek walk.

Nepean Lookout

1.3 km Return, 30 mins

This walk is along the old road, which is now a management trail, making navigation easy. The walk brings you to the top of the Nepean Gorge escarpment, with great views up and down the gorge. This is a short walk after a fairly long drive, but if you are in the area, it is well worth getting the c

Total climbing: 41m

Moderate track

Machins Crater

466 m Return, 15 mins

This short walk follows a fairly faint track down into the Machins Crater. The crater was created about 200 million years ago by a volcanic explosion. Today the hole is a very lush environment with a steep sided valley, and an old dam wall. An enjoyable short walk.

Total climbing: 29m

Moderate track

Attic Cave

2 km Return, 1 Hr

This walk visits Attic Cave, a camping cave in the lower Blue Mountains. The cave is large enough to sleep a small party, providing a great shelter to rest. The walk first visits Pisgah Rock, by walking along an old management trail, and includes a very short side trip to the great view up Erskine

Total climbing: 74m

Experienced only

Dadder Cave

6 km Return, 4 hrs

A great day or overnight walk along Erskine Creek to the Dadder Camping Cave. This cave has a long history of use for overnight camps. The lovely Erskine Creek provides plenty of opportunities to cool the feet down. The climb down to Erskine Creek is steep, and the walk along the banks of Erskine

Total climbing: 375m

Very experienced only

Erskine Creek via Pisgah Rock

2.8 km Return, 3 hrs

This walk takes a steep climb down from Pisgah Rock to the Junction of Erskine and Lincoln Creeks. There are optional side trips to a rock platform further downstream, or to the campsite just up from the junction (you can make a weekend of the walk). This remote Creek junction is a lovely spot to r

Total climbing: 261m

Very experienced only

Pisgah Rock

1.6 km Return, 45 mins

Starting at the signposted car park, this walk mostly follows an old management trail through the She Oak forest. The walk then brings you to a rock platform on a high cliff top, with fantastic views right up the middle of Erskine Creek gorge. There are also views up Lincoln Creek and further down

Total climbing: 43m

Moderate track

The Oaks Picnic area to Woodford Station

18.1 km One way, 7 hrs

The Oaks Picnic Area is the starting point for this long walk across the ridge line linking to Woodford. The Oaks Fire Trail winds its way over the hills, with many views into the surrounding valleys and bush land. This is a great walk to start extending your walking distance and stamina, while enjo

Total climbing: 800m

Hard track

Euroka to Red Hands Cave

4.3 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

The walk to Red Hands Caves is quite a heritage walk, with both Indigenous art and grinding grooves to see. The walk leaves Euroka camping area and heads down through the valleys, passing the heritage areas. The walk finishes at Red Hands Cave picnic area, a perfect spot for lunch. As an alternative

Total climbing: 269m

Experienced only

Euroka Nepean River Circuit

2.8 km Circuit, 1 hr 15 mins

This circuit walk starts from the Euroka Clearing and follows a track beside Euroka Creek then fairly steeply to the Nepean River. The river is a great spot to enjoy the sandy bank, large surrounding hills and the passing boats. The walk returns along Bennetts Ridge trail. The wildfowers in spring

Total climbing: 156m

Hard track

Red Hands Cave and Axe Grinding Tour

4.1 km Circuit, 2 hrs

This is a cultural walk with two significant sites being visited along the way. The walk leaves the quiet Red Hands Cave picnic area and winds down the valley to the Axe Grinding Grooves, once used by Indigenous Australians. The track then follows Campfire Creek up to Red Hands Caves and visits the

Total climbing: 211m

Moderate track

Red Hands Cave

1 km Return, 30 mins

Red Hands Cave is a small sandstone overhang cave that showcases a number of very clear hand stencillings. The site is protected with an obtrusive cage to keep would-be vandals out. There are a number of signs explaining the history and some artifacts found in the area. The walk is enjoyable and

Total climbing: 51m

Moderate track

Tunnel View Lookout

512 m Return, 30 mins

Tunnel View Lookout walk is a short walk along a well-maintained management trail. At the end of the wide trail is a short narrow track leading to a large mostly flat rock platform with great views. On the far side of the gorge you can just see where train tunnel goes through the hill, you can't see

Total climbing: 9m

Hard track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek walk starts and ends at the End of Nepean Lookout Fire Trail (gps: -33.840333, 150.58145)

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.<br /> (get details)

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This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district.

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Blue Mountains National Park

Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.

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