Mount Hay Summit Walking Track
A rough, steep and uncrowded climb to a basalt summit deep in the Grose wilderness, at the end of a long dirt road.
- Distance4.5km return
- Time2 - 3hrs
- DifficultyGrade 5 of 5
- Nearest townLeura
About this walk
Most visitors never see this side of Leura. From the end of Mount Hay Road the track crosses open heath to Butterbox Point, then climbs hard to the forested top of Mount Hay.
Location map
Take this map offline
Phone reception drops out across most of the Mountains. Save the location before you leave town.
GPX opens in Gaia GPS, AllTrails, Organic Maps, Garmin and most navigation apps and shows your live position on the route with no signal. How to use offline maps.How to get there
From the Great Western Highway at Leura, take Mount Hay Road north. It turns to dirt and runs about 15 km to the carpark at the end. See our Mount Hay Road page.
Parking: Small carpark at the end of Mount Hay Road.
Good to know
- Rough underfoot and poorly marked near the top.
- No water, no shade, no reception.
Common questions
How long is Mount Hay Summit Walking Track?
Mount Hay Summit Walking Track is 4.5km return and takes about 2 - 3hrs.
How hard is Mount Hay Summit Walking Track?
It is rated Grade 5 on the Australian Walking Track Grading System: for very experienced bushwalkers: rough, steep and unmarked in places.
Where does Mount Hay Summit Walking Track start?
From the Great Western Highway at Leura, take Mount Hay Road north. It turns to dirt and runs about 15 km to the carpark at the end. See our Mount Hay Road page. GPS: -33.62190, 150.40757.
Where do I park for Mount Hay Summit Walking Track?
Small carpark at the end of Mount Hay Road.
Can I take my dog to Mount Hay Summit Walking Track?
No. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in NSW national parks, including on leads or in vehicles.
Is there phone reception at Mount Hay Summit Walking Track?
Do not rely on it. Download the GPX file or save this page offline before you leave Leura.
Sources: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (distance, time, grade, coordinates). Last checked Thursday 12 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Photo: MrActiniuM, CC BY-SA 4.0.
