Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains hikes
From sandstone escarpment walks in the Blue Mountains to the coastal cliff tracks of the Royal National Park south of the city, Sydney's hiking is defined by dramatic changes in terrain over short distances — deep gorges, waterfalls, and ocean views often within the same day's walk.
- Trails
- 12
- Total
- 92 km
- Easy walks
- 0
- Areas
- 4
Top trails
Ranked on track quality and day-walk suitability from the data we hold — not on reviews, which we don't collect.
- #1Federal PassExpert9.47 km636 m upEst. 3.6 hrBlue Mountains National Park
- #2Grand Canyon TrackHard4.6 km379 m upEst. 1.9 hrBlue Mountains National Park
- #3Prince Henry Cliff WalkHard6.21 km390 m upEst. 2.3 hrBlue Mountains National Park
- #4Mount Solitary Walking TrackExpert10.08 km776 m upEst. 4 hrBlue Mountains National Park
- #5Curra Moors Loop TrackHard7.34 km112 m upEst. 2 hrRoyal National Park
- #6Karloo TrackModerate4.15 km189 m upEst. 1.4 hrRoyal National Park
- #7Mungo Walking TrackHard9.75 km59 m upEst. 2.5 hrMyall Lakes National Park
- #8Uloola Walking TrackHard9.7 km97 m upEst. 2.5 hrRoyal National Park
- #9Coast TrackExpert22.16 km727 m upEst. 6.8 hrRoyal National Park
- #10National PassHard2.34 km525 m upEst. 1.6 hrBlue Mountains National Park
- #11Ruined Castle Walking TrackModerate2.3 km223 m upEst. 1 hrBlue Mountains National Park
- #12Red Hands Cave Walking TrackModerate3.59 km29 m upEst. 0.9 hrKu-ring-gai Chase National Park
All 12 trails in Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains
Federal Pass
Blue Mountains National Park
Grand Canyon Track
Blue Mountains National Park
Prince Henry Cliff Walk
Blue Mountains National Park
Mount Solitary Walking Track
Blue Mountains National Park
Curra Moors Loop Track
Royal National Park
Karloo Track
Royal National Park
Mungo Walking Track
Myall Lakes National Park
Uloola Walking Track
Royal National Park
Coast Track
Royal National Park
National Pass
Blue Mountains National Park
Ruined Castle Walking Track
Blue Mountains National Park
Red Hands Cave Walking Track
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Top parks in Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains
Frequently asked questions
How many hiking trails are there in Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains?
Aus Trails currently maps 12 walking tracks in Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains, covering about 92 km in total. Every one has a real elevation profile and a 3D terrain map, and all of it is free to use without an account.
What is the longest hiking trail in Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains?
The longest Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains track in our catalogue is Coast Track in Royal National Park, at 22.16 km with 727 m of cumulative ascent.
Which Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains trail has the most elevation gain?
Mount Solitary Walking Track in Blue Mountains National Park climbs the most of any Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains track we map — 776 m of cumulative ascent over 10.08 km.
Are there easy walks in Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains?
Yes — 0 of the 12 Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains tracks we map are graded Easy, meaning short distances on well-formed track with little sustained climbing. You can filter the full list by grade on the trails page.
Which national parks in Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains have hiking trails?
The best-covered areas in Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains are Blue Mountains National Park (6 tracks), Royal National Park (4 tracks), Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (1 track), Myall Lakes National Park (1 track).
Do I need to pay to use Aus Trails in Greater Sydney & the Blue Mountains?
No. Offline maps, live GPS, elevation profiles, 3D terrain and every safety feature are free, permanently, with no account required. Pro only adds planning extras like custom route building and printable maps — nothing that keeps you safe on trail sits behind a paywall.