The Walls Lookout is one of the most impressive lookout points in the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic views of the Grose Valley.
This lookout can be reached via a short bushwalking trail starting from the Bells Line of Road in the northern part of the Blue Mountains.
| Walls Lookout Walking Track | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 2.4 km (return) |
| Duration: | 1.5 hours |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dogs: | Not allowed |
Getting There
The trailhead to Walls Lookout is at the small car park on Pierces Pass Road off Bells Line of Road (see map location).
Look for the “Pierces Pass Picnic Area” signpost on Bells Line of Road. Turn into Pierces Pass Road there, and then immediately turn left into the car park.
Don’t go straight ahead on that road, as that will lead to the starting point of the Pierces Pass and Rigby Hill Walking Track.
The map below shows the trail to Walls Lookout and the small car park.
Track Notes
The walking trail to Walls Lookout from the car park is fairly easy, but it has quite a few steps and many sections with uneven surfaces.
We strongly recommend wearing comfortable hiking shoes for better stability and grip along the path and at the (unfenced) lookout area.
The Walk
From the car park, follow the walking trail heading into the bush past the large information board.
The first section of the walk is on a narrow path with quite a few steps, surrounded by low tree vegetation.
A few hundred metres into the walk, you’ll see the landscape slowly opening up, with the trail stretching invitingly into the distance.
Walls Lookout
The walking trail leads to a large, rocky expanse atop a cliff overlooking the stunning Grose Valley. There’s plenty of room to explore and wander.
Closer to the cliff edge, you’ll see a small rocky outcrop which some refer to as the actual Walls Lookout. That outcrop offers the best views of the valley and the cliff walls, so it’s worth stepping onto it.
The far-stretching views from the lookout are truly incredible, especially on a clear and sunny day.
If you’re familiar with other walks and highlights in the Blue Mountains, you may be able to recognise some of the well-known landmarks in the distance.
From east to west, you’ll enjoy views towards Mount Banks, Anvil Rock, Hanging Rock, and Burra Korain Head.
Be mindful that the Walls Lookout area is completely unfenced. As such, care needs to be taken at all times around the cliff edges, especially when you have children with you.
We strongly recommend always staying a few metres away from those cliff edges because winds can pick up easily in the mountains and the rocky platforms aren’t always as stable as they may seem.
Waterfall
If you’re visiting after some rainfall, you may be able to spot a waterfall to the west of Walls Lookout.
It’s a waterfall on the Hungerfords Gully, which flows parallel to Pierces Pass Road, and drops into the Grose Valley where it joins the Grose River.
We don’t think this waterfall has an official name, so we may as well call it the Hungerfords Gully waterfall!
Once you’ve finished admiring the spectacular views at this beautiful spot in the Blue Mountains, retrace your steps heading back the same way to the car park.
If you’re up for another hike nearby, try the Rigby Hill Track. This short hike starts from the end of Pierces Pass Road and offers similar views as the Walls Lookout.
Another great hike in the Bells Line of Road area of the Blue Mountains is the walking track to Dargan Arch, a unique sandstone rock formation.
Read our list with remote lookouts in the Blue Mountains for even more great vantage points in this part of New South Wales.
