Walls Lookout, Blue Mountains: The Complete Walking Guide

Walls Lookout is easily one of the best lookouts in the Blue Mountains. By doing the short Walls Lookout Track (AKA the Walls Lookout Walking Track), you can easily reach this magnificent viewpoint. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about reaching the underrated yet spectacular Walls Lookout in the Blue Mountains. We’ll break down all of the necessary details about the Walls Lookout Track. On top of that, we’ll cover details about other nearby walks in the area.

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Walls Lookout, Blue Mountains: An Overview

The Blue Mountains aren’t short of epic lookouts overlooking sandstone cliff walls and forest-covered mountains and valleys. If you want to see one of the best lookout points in the Blue Mountains, you’ll have to add Walls Lookout to your list.

Just to be clear, we’re not talking about The Walls Lookout in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area nor the Hassan Walls Lookout in the Lithgow area of the Blue Mountains. We’re talking about Walls Lookout in the Mount Wilson area of the Blue Mountains.

At the end of the short Walls Lookout Track, you’ll arrive at one of the Blue Mountains’ best lookouts. From this viewpoint, you’ll face an immense sandstone cliff wall, known as Blackheath Walls, and you’ll enjoy far-reaching views over Grose Valley.

Below, we’ll look at all of the nitty-gritty details about the Walls Lookout Track in the Blue Mountains.

Views of mountains from a lookout called Walls Lookout reached along the Walls Lookout Track in the Blue Mountains

Walls Lookout Track Details

Type: Out & Back
Distance: 2.6km
Time: 30–45 minutes
Accumulated elevation gain: 100 metres
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Walls Lookout Car Park

Overall, it’s a fairly short and easy walk on a well-defined track. For sure, reaching the Walls Lookout is a huge reward for such minimal effort.

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Walls Lookout Track Map

Here’s a map of the Walls Lookout Track in the Mount Wilson area of the Blue Mountains. As mentioned, the track is well-defined and straightforward to follow. Just in case, feel free to use this AllTrails map for help with trail navigation.

A screenshot of a map showing the Walls Lookout Track in the Blue Mountains — Walls Lookout Blue Mountains map

Walls Lookout Track: Our Experience

The hike to the Walls Lookout in the Blue Mountains is certainly underrated. Personally, Beck and I think this is one of the best short walks in the Blue Mountains. We thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. Ultimately, you’ll visit one of the best Blue Mountains lookouts on offer.

Below, we’ll tell you about our experience doing the walk. Our aim isn’t to provide a step-by-step fashioned trail description. After all, the track itself is simple enough to follow, and, you can always use the GPS-guided map if needed. Rather, we hope to share what it was like to do the walk to hopefully inspire you to do it too.

Dan at a lookout called Walls Lookout found along the Walls Lookout Track in the Blue Mountains

Where to Start: Walls Lookout Car Park

So, exactly where does the walk start? You’ll find the Walls Lookout Car Park located on Bells Line of Road. The car park is unsealed but is in good condition, so it’s safe to drive a 2WD into this car park. You’ll find the car park is of a moderate size with enough space for 15–20 vehicles.

A car and a picnic table near the start of the Walls Lookout Track

At the car park, you’ll find picnic tables. For sure, this is a great place to have a bite to eat after doing the walk. You’ll also find an information board, detailing the history of the area, including information about Aboriginal culture.

The Walls Lookout Track officially starts from this car park. Although, it’s possible to shorten the walk by parking at and starting from the Pierces Pass Picnic Area. But, we recommend starting from the Walls Lookout Car Park so you can complete the entire walking track. That’s because the walking track is delightful and is just as much part of the fun as reaching the lookout. Well, that’s what Beck and I think anyway!

An information board along the Walls Lookout Track detailing this area of the Blue Mountains

From the Walls Lookout Car Park, you’ll join the Walls Lookout Track. During the early stages of the walk, you’ll follow a dirt trail surrounded by bushland, that gently winds and gradually descends. Beck and I did this walk in Spring so we enjoyed some lovely wildflowers along the trail. We did the walk on a warm day so we also did encounter quite a few flies. With continual swatting actions going on, we pressed on towards the lookout.

Wildflowers along the Walls Lookout Track in the Blue Mountains

Eventually, the dense bushland thins and you’ll start to have glimpses of the enormous cliff walls ahead. The trail begins to twist and turn more intensely as you near the cliff line. Soon enough, you’ll reach a plateau, where the viewpoint is located.

Walls Lookout: An Epic Blue Mountains Lookout

Witnessing the glorious views from Walls Lookout is one of the best experiences you can have in the Blue Mountains. In essence, it’s what the Blue Mountains is all about for the walking enthusiast – an entertaining bushwalk, which reaches a magnificent lookout. At the viewpoint, there are various rock platforms and ledges to explore. From different points across the small plateau, you’ll enjoy unique views of Blackheath Walls and Grose Valley.

Specifically, from the lookout, to the east, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Mount Banks and Mount Hay. To the east, you should be able to spot Du Faur Head and Lockleys Pylon. To the west, you should also be able to spot the Anvil Rock Lookout, Perrys Lookdown and Baltzer Lookout, which is where the infamous Hanging Rock is located. For sure, there are so many incredible mountains, landforms and cliff walls to spot from the lookout.

Views of mountains from a lookout called Walls Lookout in the Blue Mountains

Dan stands at a lookout called Walls Lookout reached along the Walls Lookout Track in the Blue Mountains

Hungerfords Gully Waterfall

Once you’ve enjoyed the amazing views from the lookout, it’s time to retrace your steps to complete the Walls Lookout Track. But, before you go, make sure to have a look towards Hungerford Gully while you’re at the lookout. After decent rainfall, it’s possible to spot a waterfall.

Unfortunately, when Beck and I visited, there had been a dry spell without much rain. So, we didn’t see a waterfall when we visited. Certainly, that’s one reason to time the walk after rainfall – to see Hungerfords Gully Waterfall.

Alternate Starting Point: Pierces Pass Picnic Area

As mentioned, there is an alternative parking spot for seeing Walls Lookout in the Blue Mountains. Instead of parking at the Walls Lookout Car Park, you can park at the Pierces Pass Picnic Area. From this picnic area, it’s a shorter walk to the lookout.

To reach the Pierces Pass Picnic Area, you’ll drive past the Walls Lookout Car Park, continuing along the unsealed Pierces Pass Road. You’ll drive around 850 metres from Bells Line of Road to reach the parking area at the Pierces Pass Picnic Area.

From the Pierces Pass Picnic Area, you’ll join the Pierces Pass to Walls Lookout Track. This dirt trail soon joins the Walls Lookout Track at a point where you’ll find NSW National Parks signage. You’ll then follow the Walls Lookout Track to reach the viewpoint.

It’s worth knowing that the parking area at the Pierces Pass Picnic Area is smaller than the Walls Lookout Car Park. Also, Pierces Pass Road is unsealed. Beck and I have driven along this road in a 2WD previously. We did manage fine in a 2WD. But, if you’re driving a 2WD and are risk averse, we suggest simply parking at the Walls Lookout Car Park. By doing this, you’ll also get to enjoy the whole Walls Lookout Track, which we think is worth doing in its entirety.

Nearby Walks in the Mount Wilson Area

Other than the superb Walls Lookout Track, there are other fantastic walks in the Mount Wilson area of the Blue Mountains. Below, we’ll list the names of these walks, provide some trail specs, a link to a map and highlight the main attractions and features of the walk.

Rigby Hill Track

Type: Out & Back
Distance: 1.1km
Time: 20–30 minutes
Accumulated elevation gain: 40 metres
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Pierces Pass Picnic Area
Map: AllTrails

The Rigby Hill Track is a very similar walk to the Walls Lookout Track. Starting from Pierces Pass Picnic Area, the track follows parallel to the Walls Lookout Track, heading in the same direction towards the cliff line overlooking Blackheath Walls and Grose Valley. Indeed, from the viewpoint at the end of the Rigby Hill Track, you’ll enjoy very similar views and vibes as you’ll experience at Walls Lookout.

Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest and Acacia Flat

Type: Out & Back
Distance: 16.3km
Time: 6–8 hours over 1–2 days
Accumulated elevation gain: 815 metres
Difficulty: Very hard
Trailhead: Pierces Pass Picnic Area
Map: AllTrails

Hiking along and navigating Pierces Pass is certainly reserved for experienced bushwalkers. Indeed, if you’re looking for a challenging walk to experience the beauty of Grose Valley, you may want to consider a walk involving Pierces Pass. One route option involving Pierces Pass is to walk from the Pierces Pass Picnic Area to the Acacia Flat Campground via Blue Gum Forest.

Most people complete this option as an overnight walk, spending the night at Acacia Flat Campground and returning to Pierces Pass Picnic Area the day after.

Otherwise, some people will continue the walk from Acacia Flat Campground to Anvil Rock Lookout via Perrys Lookdown. Check out this AllTrails map for more information about this very challenging option.

Pierces Pass to Burra-Korrain Flat

Type: Out & Back
Distance: 14.6km
Time: 6–8 hours over 1–2 days
Accumulated elevation gain: approx. 800 metres
Difficulty: Very hard
Trailhead: Pierces Pass Picnic Area
Map: AllTrails

Another challenging route option involving Pierces Pass is the walk from Pierces Pass Picnic Area to the Burra Korain Camping Area. Similar to the previous walk described, most people complete this option as an overnight walk, spending the night at Burra Korain Camping Area before returning to Pierces Pass Picnic Area the next day.

Alternatively, some people carry on from the Burra Korain Camping Area to Victoria Falls. For more information about this route option, check out this AllTrails map.

For sure, if you’re interested in camping near the Walls Lookout in the Blue Mountains, you’ll want to consider either the Acacia Flat Campground or the Burra Korain Camping Area.

Mount Banks Summit Walk

Type: Out & Back
Distance: 2.6km
Time: 1 hour
Accumulated elevation gain: 190 metres
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead: Mount Banks Picnic Area
Map: AllTrails

If you’re looking for another walk in the area besides Walls Lookout Track, and the walks involving Pierces Pass sound a bit intense, you want to opt for the Rigby Hill Track or the Mount Banks Summit Track. Don’t be fooled, the Mount Banks Summit Walk is harder than the Walls Lookout Track. But, at only 2.6km, the Mount Banks Summit Track is more than doable.

The short yet steep walk leads you to the summit of Mount Banks, where you’ll enjoy more exquisite views of Grose Valley.

Dargan Arch Track

Type: Out & Back
Distance: 1.4km
Time: 30–45 minutes
Accumulated elevation gain: 100 metres
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead: Sandham Road
Map: AllTrails

Located near Bell, you’ll find one of the most underrated natural attractions in the Blue Mountains. Dargan Arch is an incredible natural sandstone arch that has to be seen to be believed. Certainly, if you have time before or after scoping out Walls Lookout, we highly recommend doing the short walk to Dargan Arch.

Getting to Walls Lookout in the Blue Mountains (Directions)

The only way to get to Walls Lookout Car Park (or Pierces Pass Picnic Area) is to drive there. There are no public transport options to reach this part of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. From Sydney, it’s around a two drive to get to Walls Lookout Car Park.

Directions: Google Maps

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Hiking Gear For the Blue Mountains

You’ll want to wear proper hiking gear for the Walls Lookout Track in the Blue Mountains. Below, you’ll find some of the gear that we use when walking in the Blue Mountains.

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We acknowledge and respect the First Nations people as the Traditional Custodians of the land/water that we visited and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.