WikiCamps Australia

Mount Hay Road - MTB / Scenic Drive

Point of Interest

Contact

Blue Mountains National Park - Mount Hay Road, Sydney, New South Wales / ACT.

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/cycling-trails/mount-hay-road-leura

Description

Mount Hay Road, near Leura, is an unsealed mountain bike ride and driving route offering scenic views and wildflowers of the Grose Wilderness, in Blue Mountains National Park. Distance: 32km return (The return distance includes the 4.5km section between Leura Train Station and the national park boundary.) Time suggested: 7hrs Grade: Easy Drivers please watch for cyclists and take care on the road. You'll need to leave your bike at the carpark if you plan to take the 4km return walk to Mount Hay summit. Bring a bike chain and lock, plus walking shoes. It's a good idea to fill in the free trip intention form before you set out. Bring a topographic map and compass or GPS. From Leura Train Station it's 4.5km to the national park boundary, then follow the unsealed road around 11.5km to the end, where you'll reach Mount Hay summit walk carpark. With several steep sections, its generally an easy ride across the sandstone plateau. As the light filters through the canopy of scribbly gums overhead, you might glimpse the distinctive giant dragonfly, unique to this area. Along the clifftops, rare pink flannel flowers, which germinate after fire, create a carpet of vivid colour. Arriving at the end of Mount Hay Road, you can leave your bike and walk a short section of the Mount Hay summit walking track to marvel at the majestic gorge views across the Grose Valley to Mount Banks. Unpack a picnic for a well-deserved lunch before the next adventure begins. You can also stretch your legs along Lockleys Pylon walking track, which starts from Mount Hay Road. Pets are not permitted.