Horseshoe Falls Reserve is a natural area located in Hazelbrook within Australia's Blue Mountains. This region is characterized by a lush forest environment, featuring a series of waterfalls and a creek system that carves through the landscape. The terrain primarily consists of well-defined tracks with gentle slopes, stairs, and boardwalks, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. Its sheltered environment and natural features provide a setting for various outdoor pursuits.
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4.5
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Average rating
1834
People visited

4.8
(53)
350
hikers
4.58km
01:34
190m
180m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.9
(10)
161
hikers
2.28km
00:40
70m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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135
hikers
4.64km
01:20
120m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(20)
104
hikers
2.93km
00:58
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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91
riders
50.9km
04:02
890m
890m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
riders
56.1km
05:22
1,080m
1,080m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
8.83km
00:48
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
31.8km
02:50
590m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54
riders
85.5km
04:26
1,220m
1,220m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

22
riders
101km
05:19
1,130m
1,130m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
riders
27.7km
01:30
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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9
riders
29.8km
01:41
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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13
runners
7.13km
00:45
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
8.34km
00:58
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
7.30km
00:51
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
8.40km
01:05
240m
240m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.0
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11
riders
54.8km
03:45
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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6
riders
49.6km
04:15
670m
670m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
46.5km
04:17
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
44.7km
03:15
810m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Horseshoe Falls Reserve offers various outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region has 3 routes available on komoot, with an average rating of 4.43 stars from more than 1,500 ratings.
The primary hiking track is an easy to moderate 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) return walk, often called the Burgess Falls Walking Track. This trail leads to multiple waterfalls and features gentle slopes, stairs, and boardwalks. For more details, see Hiking in Horseshoe Falls Reserve.
Yes, Horseshoe Falls Reserve offers easy hiking options, such as the main 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) track that visits several waterfalls. This track is suitable for various skill levels due to its well-defined path. Find more information in Easy hikes in Horseshoe Falls Reserve.
Horseshoe Falls Reserve is home to several waterfalls, including Horseshoe Falls, Fairy Falls, Oaklands Falls, Burgess Falls, and Glow-Worm Nook Falls. Horseshoe Falls is particularly notable as visitors can often walk behind it. Explore these features with Waterfall hikes in Horseshoe Falls Reserve.
Yes, Horseshoe Falls Reserve is dog-friendly. Leashed pets are permitted on the walking tracks, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural environment with their dogs. This is a key difference from some national parks in the region.
While the broader Blue Mountains region is popular for road cycling, the walking tracks within Horseshoe Falls Reserve are generally not suitable for road bikes due to stairs, muddy sections, and creek crossings. For routes in the wider area, refer to Road Cycling Routes in Horseshoe Falls Reserve.
The immediate walking tracks in Horseshoe Falls Reserve are not designed for mountain biking. However, the Blue Mountains region offers mountain biking opportunities. Information on suitable trails can be found in MTB Trails in Horseshoe Falls Reserve.
Yes, Horseshoe Falls Reserve is known for its glowworms. Thousands of glowworms can be observed at night, particularly in the area around Horseshoe Falls, creating a unique natural spectacle.
Horseshoe Falls Reserve is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 13,000 visitors having recorded their tours. The routes in the reserve have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars based on over 1,500 ratings.
No specific permits are mentioned as being required for general outdoor activities like hiking in Horseshoe Falls Reserve. Visitors can typically access the trails without prior authorization.
Horseshoe Falls Reserve does not appear to have its own dedicated official website or direct phone number. Information is typically found through Blue Mountains tourism resources or bushwalking guides.
Yes, the main walking track in Horseshoe Falls Reserve is considered family-friendly, featuring a relatively easy 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) return path with gentle slopes and boardwalks. For more options, consult Family-friendly hikes in Horseshoe Falls Reserve.
Horseshoe Falls Reserve is accessible by public transport, particularly by bus. There are komoot guides available that detail hiking routes starting from bus stations in the area. Refer to Hikes from bus stations in Horseshoe Falls Reserve for more information.

