Practice day hike

Practice day hike

Saturday 1st April

14.8 km return

Furber Stairs, Federal Pass, base of Scenic Railway, cross the landslide, base of Golden Stairs, pass the miners camp, Ruined castle loop via summit and return. 

Track Grade

Grade 4 includes steep and sustained stairs, some rock scrambles, wet surfaces, 

Public transport option 

686 Katoomba to Scenic World via Echo Pt (Loop Service) Blue Mountains Transit

Approx times

Depart Katoomba Falls 9 am

Arrive base of Scenic Railway 10 am

Arrive base of Golden Stairs 11:30 am

Arrive base of Ruined Castle 12:30 pm

Arrive Summit 1:30 pm

Arrive Ruined Castle base 2:30 pm

Arrive Golden Stairs 3:30 pm

Arrive base of Scenic Railway 5 pm

Arrive Top of Furber Stairs 6 pm

All participants require a scouts NSW membership number and up to date with membership fees.

Health requirements
Good health and fitness required. Suitable for active people who play sport or exercise regularly. 

Only one guide available so we will run with one or more youth patrols under indirect supervision with guide checking in regularly.
Ideally book with more than one person.  

Drop pit toilet on the ruined castle loop, may be unserviced/closed. Prepare for bush toileting and hygiene. 

Wear shoes with grip, comfortable walking shoes and breathable clothes, wet weather gear. Pack morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, healthy snacks. Sun hat and sunscreen. Minimum 2.6 L water. Day pack with personal first aid.

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/furber-stepsscenic-railway-walking-track

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/ruined-castle-walking-track