Six Foot Track

The Six Foot Track is a hiking trail that extends roughly 44 kilometers from Katoomba through the Megalong Valley, passing through eucalyptus forests, creek beds, and natural terrain. The route rises and falls through different elevations, taking walkers across several forested areas and changing landscapes.

The trail was built in 1884 as a packhorse route to connect Katoomba with Jenolan Caves, made wide enough for two loaded drays to meet and pass. This original purpose as a trade link shaped how the path was constructed.

The path passes through lands that Indigenous peoples travelled for generations, and it remains a place where that connection to the country is still felt. Visitors today walk routes that were once vital passages for people moving through and understanding the landscape.

The hike takes about three days to complete, with camping areas set up along the way. Spring and autumn offer the best conditions for walking, when temperatures are moderate and the weather is more predictable.

The 2019 to 2020 bushfires left visible marks on sections of the track where the landscape is slowly recovering from the burns. Walking through these areas shows visitors how the Australian wilderness heals and changes over time.