Evans Lookout to Junction Rock

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• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
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Getting There
Start (-33.6465886,150.3254162)
Mode Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions From Great Western Highway, A32
Turn on to Evans Lookout Road then drive for 4.3 km

Track Notes

Getting started
From the information sign at Evans Lookout car park, this walk follows the 'Evans Lookout' sign down the steps. The track passes a stone shelter on the right as it reaches the railed lookout.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Grand Canyon Track. After 35 m pass the BBQ (25 m on your right).
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Grand Canyon Track. After another 30 m find the "Evans Lookout" (on your left). Evans Lookout Evans Lookout Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the spectacular Grose Valley, with its deep gorges, green forest and prominent cliff lines. The fenced lookout is at the end of Evans Lookout Road. There is a rock shelter hut and toilets. + - Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the spectacular Grose Valley, with its deep gorges, green forest and prominent cliff lines. The fenced lookout is at the end of Evans Lookout Road. There is a rock shelter hut and toilets. Then pass the shelter (5 m on your right).
	Turn right.
	After another 15 m turn right, to head along Grand Canyon Track. After another 35 m come to the "Evans Lookout (Lower)" (15 m on your left). Then head through/around the gate.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Grand Canyon Track & Horse Track) turn right, to head along Grand Canyon Track. After another 590 m head through/around the gate. After another 40 m cross the stepping stones.
	At the intersection of Grand Canyon Track & Rodriguez Pass Walking Track continue straight, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track. After another 165 m cross the ford. After another 345 m find the "Beauchamp Falls" (15 m on your left). Beauchamp Falls Beauchamp Falls Beauchamp Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a beautiful set of falls, split by the rock in the centre of the creek. The falls are created by Greaves Creek, which comes out of the Grand Canyon, above. The falls are approximately 10m tall, with rocks at the base. + - Beauchamp Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a beautiful set of falls, split by the rock in the centre of the creek. The falls are created by Greaves Creek, which comes out of the Grand Canyon, above. The falls are approximately 10m tall, with rocks at the base. After another 620 m cross the ford. After another 840 m cross the ford.
	After another 345 m continue straight, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track. After another 170 m come to the camp site (15 m on your right). After another 300 m cross the ford.
	At the intersection of Rodriguez Pass Walking Track & Horse Track continue straight, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track. After another 200 m (at the intersection of Rodriguez Pass Walking Track & Horse Track) continue straight, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track.
	After another 910 m (at the intersection of Rodriguez Pass Walking Track & Blue Gum Forest Track) turn left, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Blue Gum Forest Track & Rodriguez Pass Walking Track) veer left, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track. After another 50 m find the "Junction Rock" (on your left). Junction Rock Junction Rock Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer. + - Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer. After another 560 m come to the camp site (5 m on your left). After another 1.2 km cross the ford. After another 10 m pass the "Trinity Falls" (35 m on your right). After another 155 m cross the ford. After another 380 m cross the ford.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Jungle Circuit & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) continue straight, to head along Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track). After another 380 m come to the viewpoint (30 m on your right). After another 150 m come to the "Williams Lookout". After another 30 m come to the "Breakfast Rock Lookout".
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Loop Track & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) turn sharp left, to head along Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track).
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Pulpit Rock Track & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) turn left, to head along Loop Track. After another 30 m come to the viewpoint (6 m on your left).
	Veer left. After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 9 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the water tap (7 m on your right). Then pass the sign. After another 10 m find the "Govetts Leap Lookout" (6 m on your right). Govetts Leap Lookout Govetts Leap Lookout Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are also toilets and picnic shelters nearby. + - Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are also toilets and picnic shelters nearby. After another 1 m continue straight, to head along Cliff Top Track. After another 245 m pass a seat (5 m on your right). After another 15 m head down the earthen steps (about 370 m long) Then pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has no backrest. After another 180 m pass the "Bridal Veil Falls" (30 m on your left). After another 7 m cross the stepping stones.
	After another 7 m (at the intersection of Braeside Walk & Cliff Top Track) turn left, to head along Cliff Top Track (a steps). Then head down the earthen steps (about 75 m long) After another 15 m find the "Barrow Lookout" (5 m on your right). Barrow Lookout Barrow Lookout Barrow Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks down to Govetts Leap falls and across the Grose Valley. The lookout is fenced and has a bench seat to rest. + - Barrow Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks down to Govetts Leap falls and across the Grose Valley. The lookout is fenced and has a bench seat to rest. Then pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest. After another 280 m come to the viewpoint. After another 9 m pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has no backrest.
	After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Cliff Top Track. After another 65 m pass a seat (7 m on your right)., has no backrest. After another 910 m head down the earthen steps (about 185 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 40 m long) Then find the "Hayward Gully" (15 m on your left). Hayward Gully Hayward Gully Hayward Gully, Blue Mountains National Park, is named after the first white man, William Hayward, to reach the floor of Govetts Gorge, in 1847. The area is a small gully along the Cliff Top Walk between Evans Lookout and Barrows Lookout. The gully is a quiet place, with a bench seat to enjoy the flora and fauna, and views through the trees into the Grose Valley. + - Hayward Gully, Blue Mountains National Park, is named after the first white man, William Hayward, to reach the floor of Govetts Gorge, in 1847. The area is a small gully along the Cliff Top Walk between Evans Lookout and Barrows Lookout. The gully is a quiet place, with a bench seat to enjoy the flora and fauna, and views through the trees into the Grose Valley. After another 25 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 480 m pass the toilet (15 m on your right).
	Veer left, to head along Cliff Top Track. After another 50 m pass the "Evans lookout parking" (on your right).
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Grand Canyon Track & Cliff Top Track) turn right, to head along Grand Canyon Track. About 80 m past the end is "Valley View Lookout". Valley View Lookout Valley View Lookout Valley View Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the spectacular Grose Valley with its deep gorges, green forest and prominent cliff lines. + - Valley View Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the spectacular Grose Valley with its deep gorges, green forest and prominent cliff lines.
	The end. A sign.

Terrain

Evans Lookout to Junction Rock

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	11.2 km
Time	5 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.7 km apart with the largest gap of 5.6 km.

Shelter: There is one 110 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 11.2 km from the start.

Seat: There are 5 on route, on average they are 1.9 km apart with the largest gap of 8.5 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	110 m	[shelter]
Camp site	3.6 km	[camp site]
Camp site	5.6 km	[camp site]
Seat	8.5 km	[seat]
Seat	8.7 km	[seat]
Seat	9 km	[seat]
Seat	9.3 km	[seat]
Seat	9.6 km	[seat]
Toilet	11.2 km	[toilet]

Articles

Evans Lookout
Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the spectacular Grose Valley, with its deep gorges, green forest and prominent cliff lines. The fenced lookout is at the end of Evans Lookout Road. There is a rock shelter hut and toilets.

Beauchamp Falls
Beauchamp Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a beautiful set of falls, split by the rock in the centre of the creek. The falls are created by Greaves Creek, which comes out of the Grand Canyon, above. The falls are approximately 10m tall, with rocks at the base.

Junction Rock
Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer.

Govetts Leap (falls)
Govetts Leap, is a waterfall in the Blue Mountains National Park. The fall is fed by Govetts Leap Brook which runs over the cliff into the Grose Valley. The falls are best viewed from Govetts Leap and Barrow Lookouts. Leap is a scots dialect word for cataract or waterfall.

Govetts Leap Lookout
Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are also toilets and picnic shelters nearby.

Barrow Lookout
Barrow Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks down to Govetts Leap falls and across the Grose Valley. The lookout is fenced and has a bench seat to rest.

Hayward Gully
Hayward Gully, Blue Mountains National Park, is named after the first white man, William Hayward, to reach the floor of Govetts Gorge, in 1847. The area is a small gully along the Cliff Top Walk between Evans Lookout and Barrows Lookout. The gully is a quiet place, with a bench seat to enjoy the flora and fauna, and views through the trees into the Grose Valley.

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Start	(-33.6465886,150.3254162)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Great Western Highway, A32 Turn on to Evans Lookout Road then drive for 4.3 km

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