Six Foot Track

The Six Foot Track is a 45-kilometre heritage walking route in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, running from Katoomba down to the Jenolan Caves. Surveyed in 1884 as a bridle path six feet wide so riders could reach the caves, it fell into disuse and was restored in the 1980s as one of the region's classic multi-day walks.

Most walkers take three days and two nights, camping at designated sites such as Coxs River and Black Range, though fit hikers and trail runners complete it in a single long day. The route drops steeply from the Megalong Valley escarpment, crosses the Coxs River on a swing bridge, then climbs over the Black Range before descending to the limestone caves. Total elevation change is substantial, with several sustained climbs.

Difficulty is moderate to demanding. The path is clear and well used, but the descents and climbs are steep, the Coxs River can flood after rain, and summer heat on the exposed ridges is taxing. Campsites are basic with limited water, so walkers carry supplies and check river levels before setting out. No permit is required for the standard route.

The best seasons are autumn and spring, roughly March to May and September to November, when temperatures are mild and the river is usually low. Summer brings heat and fire risk, while winter nights turn cold. Ending among the show caves and forested valleys of Jenolan, one of the world's oldest cave systems, the track pairs colonial history with rugged Blue Mountains scenery close to Sydney.