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    Hikes/Australia/New South Wales/Blue Mountains National Park

    Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary via The Golden Stairs Walk

    Difficulty
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    Hard
    Duration
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    5.5-7.5h
    Distance
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    15.0 km
    Elevation
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    949 m
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    Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary via The Golden Stairs Walk

    The Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary via The Golden Stairs Walk is a challenging out-and-back adventure in Blue Mountains National Park. Bring snacks and water, and get ready for just under 1,000 m in elevation gain!

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    Route Description for Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary via The Golden Stairs Walk

    The Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary via The Golden Stairs Walk is a remarkably challenging adventure that will elevate your heart rate while carrying you to phenomenal viewpoints. However, do note that you will have to scramble some sections!

    Setting out from Narrow Neck, you’ll go down the stairs by the miners' camp, heading to the Ruined Castle path. Prepare for a little scramble as you make your way to the Ruined Castle. Then, reach Mount Solitary track, where challenging scrambling awaits.

    Eventually, you’ll make it to the summit, which affords fantastic views of Jamison Valley. Enjoy the scenery before turning around and heading back the way you came.

    Getting to the Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary via The Golden Stairs Walk Trailhead

    To get to the Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary via The Golden Stairs Walk, head to Katoomba, New South Wales 2780, Australia.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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