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If you're looking to get into hiking and meet like-minded women who enjoy the outdoors, this is a fabulous free meet-up to join. It's not a well-known trail (even though it is close to Katoomba), which means we will likely have the trail to ourselves.We will meet at the Locked Gates at the end of Narrow Neck Road where our walk will begin. Heading over the gate, we walk on a fire trail for the first section, which is well maintained. From the Castle Head Sign, the trail turns left into a single bush track and starts going gently uphill before a short steep section to get to the first amazing view point.
As the group walks towards Castle Head Lookout, views of the Ruined Castle where we run our Women’s Overnight Hike will start to appear! View this amazing trip here. You will also have views down to the Cox River on the right and the Three Sisters on your left. It’s truly breathtaking and a great place to stop and have some morning tea (bring something for yourself or to share if you like!), it’s always really nice to sit and relax here for a while.
At the end of the walk, you may like to go back into Katoomba and get a coffee. We suggest Yellow Deli, very popular but a great vibe and good coffee!
Details
* Length: 4.5 km
* Duration: 2.5 hrs
* Grade: Easy to moderate
* Style: Return
* Meeting time: 9.15am, to leave at 9.20am
* Start: Narrow Neck Plateau Trail (locked gate, view meeting location)
* Location: Blue Mountains National Park
* Closest town: Katoomba
Getting There
Narrow Neck Plateau Trail is open and it is a well-maintained fire trail. To get to the locked gates, travel by car from the Narrow Neck Plateau Trail turn-off, approximately 5 minutes on the dirt fire trail until you reach the locked gate. There is often little reception at the locked gate, so please look up where you are going before leaving home and give yourself enough time.
Note: There are no bathrooms at our meeting location. It’s best to stop at Katoomba Falls Reserve (view link) before driving out on Narrow Neck Road.
Please Bring
* Day pack
* Rain jacket
* Hat & sunscreen
* 1 L water
* Comfortable walking shoes or boots
* Sunglasses
* Camera or phone
* Personal medication
* Snack
* Optional hiking stick (or your walking poles) helpful on the steps
Please remember, you'll be participating at your own risk, as this isn't a guided Women Want Adventure event. Be sure to check the hike's grade to ensure it's suitable for you.
Please make sure you register so we know who is coming on the day.
Who are Women Want Adventure?
Women Want Adventure is a small, community focused company connecting women together who share a love or the outdoors in wild places.
Hiking. Kayaking. Canyoning. Canoeing. Snowshoeing + more.
85% women turn up individually, typically in their 30’s to late 60’s.
📩 Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or visit our website www.womenwantadventure.com.au.
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Narrow Neck Plateau, Katoomba , Australia
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