Kings Canyon rim walk

Description :

Clockwise track marked with blue arrows (see map)
distance : 6 km loop
time : approximately 3-4 hours
Grade : moderate with a hard section at the beginning of the track (hard but short)

This walk begins with a steep climb to the top of the canyon then follows the canyon rim around before descending to the car park. About halfway along the walk is the Garden of Eden, a delightful area of cool waterholes and riverine vegetation It is highly recommended (for your personal pleasure) that you follow the 2 little dead-end tracks leading above and at the Garden of Eden.

This walk requires a medium to high level of fitness to negotiate some strenuous sections. Extreme care should be taken in the hotter months (from September to May) if you plan to do it in the middle of the day.

Walking safety :

Remain on the tracks.
Wear a hat, use sunblock especially around mid day.
Carry and drink plenty of water especially around mid day.
As far as shoes are concerned, although sensible footwear is recommended by the park rangers, one of us made the whole track barefoot (you need to be used to walking barefoot though).
In case of emergency (someone needing urgent medical attention, due to snake bite, or fall, or whatever), there are 4 emergency radio call boxes along the Kings canyon rim walk (at the car park, at the top of the first climb, above the Garden of Eden staircase, at Kestrel Falls half way down the return loop section). At the first call box you will also find basic first aid equipment and emergency water. Avoid leaving an injured person alone. Stay with them to administer first aid and send another person to get help, with careful note of your location.

Other walks :

The Kings creek walk is an easier walk that is suitable for the families.

The Kathleen springs walk is a pleasant walk suitable for families and accessible to wheelchairs.