The traveler stumbles across an incredible hidden gorge along a spectacular Australian hiking trail dubbed ‘Heaven on Earth’
- Adventurers rave about a spectacular hiking trail in the Blue Mountains
- The Grand Canyon Track is near Blackheath, less than two hours east of Sydney
- It meanders through lush rainforest, past waterfalls, viewpoints and streams
- A traveler found a stunning hidden swimming spot on the stunning route
- The slightly challenging path has been popular with enthusiastic hikers since 1907
Keen adventurers flock to an incredible wilderness trail that winds through the rainforest, past a series of waterfalls, swimming holes, gorges and lookouts.
The Grand Canyon Track is located in the World Heritage-listed rainforest near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, less than a two-hour drive east of Sydney.
Avid explorers have found secret swimming holes, caves and gorges along the trail, lined with sandstone walls dotted with ferns and waterfalls.
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Adventurers Name Historic Grand Canyon Walking Track in the Blue Mountains a ‘Must Do’
The Grand Canyon Track is located in the World Heritage-listed rainforest near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, less than a two-hour drive east of Sydney
Hikers can follow a path of stepping stones and trails that meander through the enchanting rainforest with towering eucalyptus trees, lush greenery, bubbling streams and cascading waterfalls
The historic trail begins at Evans Lookout, which offers stunning views over the valley below, best seen at sunrise or sunset.
Hikers can follow a trail of stepping stones and trails that meander back and forth through the enchanting rainforest with towering gum trees, lush greenery, bubbling streams and cascading waterfalls.
One woman shared how she found a stunningly beautiful swimming hole with a waterfall in the canyon she called “heaven on earth”.
Hikers have discovered secret bathing spots, caves and gorges along the trail, which is lined with sandstone walls dotted with ferns and waterfalls
The historic trail begins at Evans Lookout, which offers stunning views over the valley below, best seen at sunrise or sunset
One traveler was lucky enough to find a stunningly beautiful swimming hole with a waterfall in the canyon she dubbed “heaven on earth”.
Trodden since 1907, the spectacular circular route is trodden but can be challenging for some and takes around three to four hours to complete.
The Grand Canyon hiking trail has become a must-see for Blue Mountain visitors, with tourists leaving five-star reviews of the “spectacular” site that they say “must be seen to believe.”
“My sister and I have checked off six of the recommended hikes in the Blue Mountains region and so far the Grand Canyon would be our favorite,” wrote one hiker.
The Grand Canyon hiking trail has become a must-see for Blue Mountain visitors, who have left five-star reviews of the “spectacular” site that they say “has to be seen to believe.”
Trodden since 1907, the spectacular circular route is trodden but can be challenging for some and takes around three to four hours to complete
“Cleverly carved stone steps lead down into the bush, which has been kept lush and green by recent rains, and there are several waterfalls, swimming holes and streams to cool off on a hot day,” she continued.
“Fantastic walk, incredible flora and fauna and waterfalls. We did it on a cooler day with light rain which just added to the atmosphere,” said another.