The walking track to Walls Lookout is a short trail to one of the most impressive vantage points in the Blue Mountains.
The views over the Grose Valley and its surrounding cliffs at the end of the walk are stunning, with plenty of space to explore.
This trail is located in the Bells Line of Road area of the Blue Mountains, which is typically much quieter than the Katoomba, Leura, and Wentworth Falls areas.
| Walls Lookout Walking Track | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 2 km (return) |
| Time: | 1.5 hours (including stops) |
| Grade: | Easy (rough surface) |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | No |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
Getting There
The start of this walk can be accessed via Bells Line of Road. Turn into Pierces Pass Road at the large “Pierces Pass Picnic Area” sign.
Pierces Pass Road is approximately 1.5 km west of Mount Banks Road and 2.5 km southeast of Mount Wilson Road.
Immediately after turning into Pierces Pass Road, turn left into the dedicated parking area for the walking track to Walls Lookout.
A large information board provides more details about this beautiful part of the Blue Mountains, which is worth reading before starting the walk.
Track Notes
The Walls Lookout walking track is a relatively easy 2 km return walk, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
There are a few mildly steep sections, but overall, this walking track isn’t hard at all and can be completed within one hour.
Below is a map of the walk.
The Walk
The first section of the walking track meanders through scenic bushland on an easy-to-follow and well-defined path.
When you come out of that patch of bushland, you will see glimpses of the valley and the imposing cliff walls surrounding it.
Soon enough, the path arrives at a small 100m marker (see photo), indicating there is only a short stretch left before reaching the cliff edge.
Valley Views
Note that Walls Lookout is not a purpose-built lookout platform. It’s essentially a large area at the cliff edge where you can wander around and take in the views.
This also means that there is no fencing, so please be careful when walking close to the edges. If you bring children with you, keep an eye on them while exploring.
What makes Walls Lookout so beautiful is that the views are almost 360 degrees. One could spend hours there and not get tired of those views.
To give you some perspective, the large cliff on the opposite side of the valley is an area that is referred to as the Blackheath Walls.
Anvil Rock Lookout and Perrys Lookdown are located towards the left of that cliff wall, and Hanging Rock towards the right.
Further away, looking towards the east, you might be able to see Mount Banks, the cliff wall of Du Faur Head, and Lockleys Pylon right behind it.
Before visiting Walls Lookout, it’s worth doing some research on Google Maps (in satellite view) to make it easier to identify those landmarks.
Waterfall on Hungerfords Gully
Depending on recent rainfall, you may be able to spot a tall but narrow waterfall, if you look carefully. This is a waterfall on Hungerfords Gully, which flows into the Grose River in the valley below.
As far as we know, this waterfall does not have an official name. You can find it on the western side of Walls Lookout. Be careful, though, because there is no fencing and the surface can be a bit sketchy.
Nearby Walks
If you’d like to spend more time in this area of the Blue Mountains, there are a few nice walks you can do that are close to Walls Lookout.
The Rigby Hill Track is similar to the Walls Lookout Track, albeit slightly shorter and a bit easier. Rigby Hill is located next to Walls Lookout and offers similar views. The start of this 1.5 km track is at the picnic area on Pierces Pass Rd, the same road you turn into to get to the trailhead for Walls Lookout.
Another option is the Mount Banks Summit Walk, a moderately challenging walking track to the summit of an iconic mountain peak. This exciting walk starts at the Mount Banks picnic area, which can be accessed via Mount Banks Rd, approximately 1.5 km east of Pierces Pass Rd.
