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New South Wales

Upper Leura Cascades – Laura Cascades Viewpoint loop from Katoomba

Running trails & routes

New South Wales

Upper Leura Cascades – Laura Cascades Viewpoint loop from Katoomba

Hard

5.0

(1)

38

runners

Upper Leura Cascades – Laura Cascades Viewpoint loop from Katoomba

01:21

9.15km

400m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Blue Mountains National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

931 m

Upper Leura Cascades

Highlight • Waterfall

The upper cascades are the easiest to reach and make a great choice for families with small children or those with mobility issues. Don't think that being easy to reach …

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2

1.28 km

Laura Cascades Viewpoint

Highlight • Waterfall

This is a great place to stop and enjoy the view of the falls whether you're on the way up or down.

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3

1.93 km

View of Blue Mountains National Park

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It's amazing that you can get such and incredible view just steps from city streets. Let this be your inspiration to explore further into the Blue Mountains!

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2.56 km

Lomandra Lookout

Viewpoint

5

4.54 km

Echo Point Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

7.75 km

Picnic Area and Parking for Upper and Lower Cascades

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You can park your car here. It's an easy walk to the upper cascade and the lower cascade.

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B

9.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

2.70 km

947 m

290 m

226 m

126 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.41 km

1.64 km

1.40 km

153 m

102 m

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

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