The Shortcut Track

While not as spectacular as other walks in the Wentworth Falls area, this walk is not without it's charm. Going from Conservation Hut to the Falls Picnic Area, this track does provide a great access route between two popular picnic and eating locations, and access to many of the walks in the area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Conservation Hut Restaurant. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Heading south-east from Conservation Hut. | Photo by admin, 2008.

There are only very gradual steps on this track. | Photo by admin, 2008.

The Shortcut Track. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Well-drained and maintained this track is a perfect access trail to the picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2008.

The Shortcut Track is very well-signposted. | Photo by admin, 2008.

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	(-33.7201726,150.3628839)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Great Western Highway, A32 Turn on to Valley Road then drive for 1 km Turn right onto Fitzgerald Street and drive for another 90 m Turn right onto Fletcher Street and drive for another 60 m Keep right onto Fletcher Street and drive for another 50 m Turn left onto Fletcher Street and drive for another 4 m
Finish	(-33.7248999,150.3689044)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes

Getting started
From Conservation Hut, this walk follows the 'Valley of the Waters' sign down some timber and dirt steps passing a couple of picnic shelters. The track soon leads to the signposted intersection with the 'Short Cut Track' (still in view of the Conservation Hut).....

Terrain

The Shortcut Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.1 km
Time	25 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 10 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	10 m	[toilet]

Articles

Conservation Hut
Conservation Hut is a small cafe perched above the Valley of the Waters, Blue Mountains National Park. The hut was opened in 1963 as a meeting place for the local conservation movement. Rebuilt, Conservation Hut opened as a cafe in 1993, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Around the Conservation Hut is a small parking area, public toilets, picnic shelters, town water and B&B's. For further information or bookings call (02) 4757 3827.

Wentworth Falls Picnic Area
The Wentworth Falls Picnic Area is in the Blue Mountains National Park on Sir H Burrell Drive (Wentworth Falls). The picnic area is host to a couple of wonderful lookouts and some good facilities. A large car park, toilets (wheelchair accessible), picnic tables, free electric BBQs, town water and information signs. This is a great spot to relax between walks in the area.

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