Jatbula Trail

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GPX | PDF Jatbula Trail, S1: Nitmiluk Gorge to Biddlecombe Cascades
GPX | PDF Jatbula Trail, S2: Biddlecombe Cascades to Crystal Falls
GPX | PDF Jatbula Trail, S3: Crystal Falls to 17 Mile Falls
GPX | PDF Jatbula Trail, S4: 17 Mile Falls to Sandy Camp
GPX | PDF Jatbula Trail, S5: Sandy Camp to Sweetwater Pool
GPX | PDF Jatbula Trail, S6: Sweetwater Pool to Leliyn

Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start (-14.3114275,132.4233798)
Mode Car Ferry
Finish At the intersection of Edith Falls Road & Leliyn Trail (-14.1792401,132.1886802)
Mode (end) Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Jatbula Trail, S1:
Nitmiluk Gorge to Biddlecombe Cascades 2 h 15 min to 3 h 45 min 8 km

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Jatbula Trail.
	After 3.6 km cross the ford. Continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 450 m cross the ford. Continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 140 m turn right.
	After another 3.7 km continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 160 m come to "Biddlecombe Camp". The end.

Jatbula Trail, S2:
Biddlecombe Cascades to Crystal Falls 2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min 10.8 km

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Jatbula Trail. Find the Biddlecombe Camp at the start.
	After another 210 m pass the "Biddlecombe Cascades" (25 m on your left).
	After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 3.3 km pass the artwork (50 m on your right).
	After another 1.3 km cross the ford. Continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 4.5 km cross the ford. Continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 1.6 km come to "Crystal Falls Camp". The end.

Jatbula Trail, S3:
Crystal Falls to 17 Mile Falls 2 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min 9.7 km

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Jatbula Trail. Find the Crystal Falls Camp at the start. After another 40 m cross the ford. Continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 210 m pass the "Crystal Falls" (40 m on your left). After another 95 m come to the "Crystal Falls" (on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to The Amphitheatre, where you'll find some Aboriginal paintings, a small monsoon forest (therefore some shade) and a semi-permanent stream. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 6.1 km (at the intersection of Jatbula Trail & Ampitheatre) continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail. After another 2.7 km come to the "17 Mile Falls" (on your left).
	After another 360 m pass the "17 Mile Falls" (80 m on your left).
	After another 3 m (at the intersection of Jatbula Trail & Seventeen Mile Creek) veer left, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 115 m come to the "17 Mile Falls Camp" (15 m on your left). After another 10 m come to the end.

This side trip takes you to The Amphitheatre, where you'll find some Aboriginal paintings, a small monsoon forest (therefore some shade) and a semi-permanent stream.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Ampitheatre & Jatbula Trail Start heading along Ampitheatre (a walking track). After 100 m pass the artwork (7 m on your left).
	After another 5 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 105 m to the main route.

Jatbula Trail, S4:
17 Mile Falls to Sandy Camp 4 h to 7 h 16.7 km

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Jatbula Trail. Find the 17 Mile Falls Camp at the start.
	After 11.5 km cross the ford. At the intersection of Jatbula Trail & Edith River continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 3.1 km cross the ford. At the intersection of Jatbula Trail & Edith River continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 2 km cross the ford. At the intersection of Jatbula Trail & Edith River continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail. After another 90 m come to "Sandy Camp".
	The end.

Jatbula Trail, S5:
Sandy Camp to Sweetwater Pool 2 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min 10.6 km

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Jatbula Trail. Find the Sandy Camp at the start.
	After another 10.6 km come to "Sweetwater Camp". The end.

Jatbula Trail, S6:
Sweetwater Pool to Leliyn 1 h to 1 h 45 min 4.2 km

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Jatbula Trail. Sweetwater Camp (about 10 m back from the start). After 110 m find the "Sweetwater Pool" (35 m on your left). Sweetwater Pool A magnificent waterhole that is known for its still waters. Enjoy the spectacular views day and night and embrace the tranquility of the place as you cool off in the waters of Edith River. After another 75 m pass the toilet (65 m on your right). 24/7
	Turn left, to head along Jatbula Trail.
	After another 790 m cross the ford. Continue straight, to head along Jatbula Trail. After another 1.1 km pass the waterfall (20 m on your left).
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route featuring multiple waterfalls (including Edith Falls), rockpools and viewpoints. Highly recommended. To take the alternate route turn left here. Details below. After another 1.5 km (at the intersection of Leliyn Trail & Jatbula Trail) veer right, to head along Leliyn Trail. After another 660 m come to a car park.
	The alternate route finishes here. Continue straight to rejoin the main route at the 4.2 km waypoint. Details below. Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Edith Falls Road & Leliyn Trail at the end.

An alternate route featuring multiple waterfalls (including Edith Falls), rockpools and viewpoints. Highly recommended.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Leliyn Trail & Jatbula Trail Start heading along Leliyn Trail (a walking track). After 115 m come to the viewpoint (about 50 m ahead).
	Turn left, to head along Leliyn Trail. After another 195 m pass the waterfall (45 m on your left). After another 25 m cross the ford (about 50 m long) Then find the "Edith Falls Upper Pool" (15 m on your left). Edith Falls Upper Pool
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Leliyn Trail & Edith River) continue straight, to head along Leliyn Trail. After another 7 m pass the waterfall (20 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the waterfall (40 m on your left). After another 60 m find the "Edith Falls Middle Pool" (about 80 m ahead). Edith Falls Middle Pool After another 345 m come to the "Bemang Lookout" (about 40 m ahead).
	Turn left, to head along Leliyn Trail. After another 940 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 50 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 40 m find the "Edith Falls Plunge Pool" (20 m on your right). Edith Falls Plunge Pool After another 145 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
	After another 1 m turn right. After another 20 m veer right, to head along Edith Falls Road. After another 90 m pass the car park (25 m on your left).
	Continue another 20 m to find at the intersection of Edith Falls Road & Leliyn Trail at the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Jatbula Trail, S1: Nitmiluk Gorge to Biddlecombe Cascades

Jatbula Trail, S2: Biddlecombe Cascades to Crystal Falls

Jatbula Trail, S3: Crystal Falls to 17 Mile Falls

Jatbula Trail, S4: 17 Mile Falls to Sandy Camp

Jatbula Trail, S5: Sandy Camp to Sweetwater Pool

Jatbula Trail, S6: Sweetwater Pool to Leliyn

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	60 km
Time	5 days to 6 days

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 5 on route, on average they are 10 km apart with the largest gap of 16.7 km.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 21.3 km apart with the largest gap of 55.9 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	8.1 km	Biddlecombe Camp
Camp site	18.9 km	Crystal Falls Camp
Camp site	28.5 km	17 Mile Falls Camp
Camp site	45.2 km	Sandy Camp
Camp site	55.8 km	Sweetwater Camp
Toilet	55.9 km	[toilet]
Toilet	59.3 km + 2 km	[toilet]

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Start	(-14.3114275,132.4233798)
Mode	Car Ferry
Finish	At the intersection of Edith Falls Road & Leliyn Trail (-14.1792401,132.1886802)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

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