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Fortress Ridge Walking Track to Fortress Falls Pool

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New South Wales

Fortress Ridge Walking Track to Fortress Falls Pool

Moderate

4.7

(10)

135

hikers

Fortress Ridge Walking Track to Fortress Falls Pool

02:53

8.65km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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2.18 km

Fortress Ridge Walking Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fortress Ridge Walking Track follows an exposed sandstone ridge with wide views across the Grose Valley and surrounding plateaus. The first section is relatively straightforward, passing through open heath where …

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3.70 km

Fortress Ridge Lookout

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Fortress Ridge Lookout sits along the Fortress Ridge Walking Track and offers wide views across the Jamison Valley. From the exposed sandstone ridge, you can see Mount Solitary rising prominently …

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4.46 km

Fortress Falls Pools

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A short distance beyond the end of Fortress Ridge Walking Track, you’ll reach natural rock pools perched above the main drop of Fortress Falls. These sandstone pools collect clear creek …

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8.65 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

2.94 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

7.43 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Fortress Ridge Walking Track to Fortress Falls Pool

Fortress Ridge Walking Track

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