Mount Solitary walking track
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Solitary walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
34km loop
Time
3 days
Quality of markings
No directional signage
Experience required
Very experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Very steep and difficult
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Mount Solitary walking track is in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there by car:
- Drive west from Sydney on Great Western Highway to Katoomba
- Turn into Katoomba Road and follow signs to Cliff Drive
- Park at Katoomba Kiosk overnight, located near Katoomba Oval on Cliff Drive.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Parking
Free parking is available near Katoomba Kiosk and Katoomba Oval, on Cliff Drive.
If using a two cars you can park the second car at Kedumba Valley gate on Kedumba Valley Road.
By public transport
Catch the train to Katoomba. From here you can walk to Furber Steps near Katoomba Kiosk and Scenic World, or take the local hop-on hop-off tourist bus down to Katoomba Kiosk on Cliff Drive.
Facilities
Most facilities are available in Katoomba, Leura, and Wentworth Falls, including accommodation.
Toilets
Toilets only available at Ruined Castle.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Picnic facilities only available at Ruined Castle.
Carpark
Overnight parking available at Katoomba Kiosk car parking area, next to Katoomba oval.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Gathering firewood
Prohibited
Cycling
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.