Access: A short walk to a great view over the Grose Valley.
Navigation: Navigation is fairly straight forward once on the trail
Map: Mt Wilson 8930-1N 1:25000
Time: It’s only 15-20min walk out to the look out from car park but the views are worth spending some more time at.
Rigby Hill is a nice lookout near the Pierces Pass track that offers great views Down the Grose Valley
Getting There: Turn off the Bells Line of Road on to Pierces Pass road (In between the Mt Wilson and MT Banks turn offs) and follow it all the way down tot he car park at the end (A bit steep and rough in places)
There are basic picnic facilities and toilets at the car park.
The trail isn’t sign posted but heads off from the Southern end of the car park area (Note the more obvious trail on south western end is the Pierces Pass trail)
Once on the trail it’s a pretty easy walk out to the end with a bit up an uphill climb toward the end.
Return the same way
Note: The great outdoors is an ever changing place. Bush fires, changing weather, vegetation growth and forestry activities can all affect the trail conditions and thus the difficulty of the walk, or even the drive to the car park. These are a rough guide only and are by no means meant to be a definitive guide . They do not replace the need for adequate map reading and navigational skills
Note 1: Taking care While reasonably well known these spots are still wild places and care needs to be taken around cliff edges and on the steep trails. Carrying the right gear as well as having adequate food, water and clothing is important. Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to get back.
Cliffs in the area are seldom fenced off and are often under-cut. Fragile ironstone ledges can extend out a meter or more yet be only centimeters thick. the rule of thumb is no closer than a body length and a half to the edge without tying into a safety line.
On pagodas this is disastrous in a different way. It’s taken millions of years for the distinctive Platey pagodas to form but one careless footstep can damage the formation. Platey pagodas are unique to our area. Don’t ruin them from carelessness.
Emergency beckons (PLBs) can be hired from Katoomba Police or Blackheath NP office for very little.
Note 2: First aid A basic first aid kit is essential bit of kit whenever heading into the Aussie bush. First aid training is highly recommended
Note 3: Maps and Navigation Having the right map, a compass and knowing how to read them is very important when heading into the bush. If you are new to bush walking joining a club or accompanying more experienced walker for your first few outings is a very good idea. I found practicing map reading on well defined trails was helpful when I started out.
The Maps mentioned are the 1:25000 series. They can be purchase at Lithgow tourism information center, from outdoors shops or online for around $10 each.
Note 4: These are wild and beautiful places, respect them. If you are able to carry something in you can carry it out. Don’ be a tosser. Leaving your rubbish behind is a sure way to ruin it for every one else.
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