Blue Waterholes Trail
Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Out-and-back trail in Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia. Off-road (4x4, OHV).
- Distance
- 11.7 mi (18.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,037 ft (316 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 5 min
- High point
- 4,373 ft (1,333 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Cave: Right Cooleman Cave 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Spencers Hut 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Blue Waterholes Trail
How long is Blue Waterholes Trail?
Blue Waterholes Trail is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 5 min. It climbs 1,037 ft (316 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,373 ft (1,333 m).
How hard is Blue Waterholes Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Blue Waterholes Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Blue Waterholes Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Blue Waterholes Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on Blue Waterholes Trail?
Best for Off-road (4x4, OHV). Surface: paved.
Is this a good week for Blue Waterholes Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Bill Jones Hut Trail Kosciuszko National Park · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Harris Hut Trail Kosciuszko National Park · Easy · 8.1 mi (13 km)
- Mosquito Creek Trail Kosciuszko National Park · Moderate · 17.2 mi (27.7 km)
- Coonibil Hut to Harris Hut Bridle Path Kosciuszko National Park · Hard · 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
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