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Andersons trail

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All the practical information you need to know about Andersons trail.

Getting there and parking

Andersons mountain bike trail is in the Wentworth Falls area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

From Sydney, take the Great Western Highway towards Katoomba.
Turn left onto Tableland Road around 2km south-east of Wentworth Falls town centre.
Continue 4km to the v-junction with Kedumba Valley Road, at Old Queen Victoria Hospital.
Park under the pine trees at the hospital to start the route described, or continue 7km along Kings Tableland Road to the locked gate that marks the start of Andersons fire trail.

If cycling from Wentworth Falls train station, it's a 7.5km ride via Great Western Highway and Tableland Road to Old Victoria Hospital.

Road conditions

While 2WD vehicles can access Kings Tableland Road in dry weather, 4WD vehicles are recommended if you plan to start from the locked gate at the fire trail head.

Parking

Parking is available under the pine trees on Kings Tableland Road, at Old Queen Victoria Hospital on Kings Tableland Road.
Limited parking is available near the locked gate at the start of Andersons fire trail.

By public transport

Take the train to Wentworth Falls train station, then ride around 14.5km via Great Western Highway and Kings Tableland Road to the start of Andersons trail.

Facilities

The nearest public toilets are located at the carpark on Station Street at Wentworth Falls.
You'll need to bring plenty of water to last your journey.
There are no bins so please take all your rubbish with you when you leave the park.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

This cycling trail is in a remote part of the park. It's a good idea to advise a family member or friend of your travel plans.
You can fill in the free trip intention form and hire a personal locator beacon (PLB) at Springwood Police Station or Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Blackheath.
Please ensure you're well-equipped with appropriate clothing, water, food, and equipment including a bike repair kit.

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Permitted

You're encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves for cooking, especially in summer during fire season.

Camping

Please camp in designated campgrounds at Murphys Glen campground or Ingar campground.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 4787 8877
bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785

Park info

in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.

in the Glenbrook area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
- From the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April: park gates are open 8.30am to 7pm.
- Rest of the year: park gates are open 8.30am to 6pm.
$8 per vehicle per day applies at the Bruce Road entrance to the Glenbrook area. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
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