Mount Hay Road - Leura

Where

Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

Distance

32km return

Time suggested

7hrs

Grade

Easy

What to
bring

Drinking water, sunscreen, suitable clothing, snacks, bike repair kit

Please note

• The return distance includes the 4.5km section between Leura Train Station and the national park boundary.
• Drivers please watch for cyclists and take care on the road.
• You'll need to leave your bike at the carpark if you plan to take the 4km return walk to Mount Hay summit. Bring a bike chain and lock, plus walking shoes.
• It's a good idea to fill in the free trip intention form before you set out. Bring a topographic map and compass or GPS.

Leading to the edge of the renowned Grose Wilderness, Mount Hay Road is an unsealed road ideally suited for mountain biking and car touring. Packed with walking tracks, wildflowers and breathtaking views, it’s a great day out in Blue Mountains National Park.

From Leura Train Station it's 4.5km to the national park boundary, then follow the unsealed road around 11.5km to the end, where you'll reach Mount Hay summit walk carpark. With several steep sections, it’s generally an easy ride across the sandstone plateau. As the light filters through the canopy of scribbly gums overhead, you might glimpse the distinctive giant dragonfly, unique to this area. Along the clifftops, rare pink flannel flowers, which germinate after fire, create a carpet of vivid colour.

Arriving at the end of Mount Hay Road, you can leave your bike and walk a short section of the Mount Hay summit walking track to marvel at the majestic gorge views across the Grose Valley to Mount Banks. Unpack a picnic for a well-deserved lunch before the next adventure begins. You can also stretch your legs along Lockleys Pylon walking track, which starts from Mount Hay Road.

Take a virtual tour of Mount Hay Road cycle captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info