Pool of Siloam

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Getting There

Start	At the intersection of Lone Pine Avenue & Pool of Siloam Track (-33.7245541,150.3320923)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Alexandra Terrace Turn on to Leura Mall, BMD then drive for 165 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leura Mall, BMD and drive for another 215 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leura Mall, BMD and drive for another 1 km Turn left onto Gordon Road and drive for another 510 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From the lower side of Gordon Falls Reserve, this walk follows the 'Pool of Siloam' track sign into the bush, down the gentle hill (passing a track on the left). The walk passes some interesting information signs on local flora and fauna as the track becomes steeper. Continuing down the stairs, the track leads to a rock wall and a handrail. The walk heads along the base of this cliff, under a small waterfall and comes to a three-way intersection (with signposts down to the right and on the other side).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Lone Pine Avenue & Pool of Siloam Track Start heading along Pool of Siloam Track (a walking track). After another 40 m (at the intersection of Pool of Siloam Track & Prince Henry Cliff Walk) continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track. After another 20 m pass the car park (10 m on your left). After another 35 m pass the playground (5 m on your right). After another 30 m to find the BBQ. Then find the "Gorden Falls Reserve" (25 m on your right). Gorden Falls Reserve Gorden Falls Reserve Gordon Falls Reserve is just off Lone Pine Ave near the intersection with Olympian Pde, Leura. The park has car parking, electric BBQ's, toilets, garbage disposal, children's play equipment, picnic tables and bench seats. The park has plenty of open area and some shaded spots. There are a number of artificial cave shelters, with picnic tables inside. + - Gordon Falls Reserve is just off Lone Pine Ave near the intersection with Olympian Pde, Leura. The park has car parking, electric BBQ's, toilets, garbage disposal, children's play equipment, picnic tables and bench seats. The park has plenty of open area and some shaded spots. There are a number of artificial cave shelters, with picnic tables inside.
	Continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track.
	After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track.
	After another 295 m (at the intersection of Pool of Siloam Track & Lyrebird Dell Round Walk) turn right, to head along Pool of Siloam Track. After another 40 m come to "Pool of Siloam". Pool of Siloam Pool of Siloam The Pool of Siloam is a lovely waterhole and waterfall on Gordon Creek in the Blue Mountains National Park. This waterfall is surrounded by a moss and fern filled gully with sandstone cliffs around the edges. There is a sandstone overhang next to the waterfall. The shallow sandy pool is a lovely cool place, a great spot to stop for a snack. The track crosses the creek using a bridge in front of the waterfall. The pool derives its name from the 'Pool of Siloam' (Birkhat Hashiloah - Hebrew) in the City of David and in the Bible is where Jesus sends a man to heal him of his blindness. + - The Pool of Siloam is a lovely waterhole and waterfall on Gordon Creek in the Blue Mountains National Park. This waterfall is surrounded by a moss and fern filled gully with sandstone cliffs around the edges. There is a sandstone overhang next to the waterfall. The shallow sandy pool is a lovely cool place, a great spot to stop for a snack. The track crosses the creek using a bridge in front of the waterfall. The pool derives its name from the 'Pool of Siloam' (Birkhat Hashiloah - Hebrew) in the City of David and in the Bible is where Jesus sends a man to heal him of his blindness.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 470 m to get back to the start. "Pool of Siloam".

Terrain

Pool of Siloam

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	930 m
Time	30 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Articles

Gorden Falls Reserve
Gordon Falls Reserve is just off Lone Pine Ave near the intersection with Olympian Pde, Leura. The park has car parking, electric BBQ's, toilets, garbage disposal, children's play equipment, picnic tables and bench seats. The park has plenty of open area and some shaded spots. There are a number of artificial cave shelters, with picnic tables inside.

Pool of Siloam
The Pool of Siloam is a lovely waterhole and waterfall on Gordon Creek in the Blue Mountains National Park. This waterfall is surrounded by a moss and fern filled gully with sandstone cliffs around the edges. There is a sandstone overhang next to the waterfall. The shallow sandy pool is a lovely cool place, a great spot to stop for a snack. The track crosses the creek using a bridge in front of the waterfall. The pool derives its name from the 'Pool of Siloam' (Birkhat Hashiloah - Hebrew) in the City of David and in the Bible is where Jesus sends a man to heal him of his blindness.

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