Jack Evans walking track

The formed path drops steeply through towering angophoras and grass trees. It has some obstacles, and the same steep route is the climb back out. The return is the main effort, so leave time to stop at the creek before heading uphill.

At the bottom, look for the deep swimming holes and picturesque rock formations. You can picnic or rock-hop along the creek before retracing your steps. The continuation across the creek is off limits to walkers because it enters Scheduled Lands set aside for water protection; turn around on the public side. For a photo, include the water below the gorge walls so the sandstone and creek sit together in the frame.

Look for the rare ground orchids among the angophoras and grass trees. A platypus may turn up in the waterway, though there is no guarantee. The track is named for Jack Evans, a labourer from the nearby Warragamba Dam.

From Glenbrook, follow Ross Street and Bruce Road into the park, cross the causeway on The Oaks trail, then turn left onto Nepean Lookout Trail. The track entry is on the right shortly before the lookout, and parking is available along that road. The access road can become boggy after rain. Nepean Lookout is a separate drive-up stop with Fairlight Gorge views. Pets are not permitted.