Saturday, 8 June 2019

Rocks Walk (Shannon National Park)


A short but moderately steep loop walk in Shannon National Park, the Rocks Walk explores a stunning section of mixed forest to two granite formations. Starting at Shannon Dam surrounded by Karri trees, the trail rises up the Mokare Rock before descending to a side trip to Smeather's Rock. Featuring excellent lookout points and beautiful forest walking, this is a worth the detour to check out while in the Northcliffe area


Lefroy Brook Loop Walk (Gloucester National Park)


A 1.5 kilometre loop walk in Gloucester National Park, the Lefroy Brook Loop Walk takes in the famous Cascades of the Pemberton area. Starting at the day use area, the trail follows Lefroy Brook to the Cascades and then continues along the more gentle course of the brook. Heading up through Karri forest, the walk offers some pleasant forest walking. While short, this is a trail of excellent quality that can be enjoyed by the whole family


Beedelup Loop Walk (Beedelup National Park)


An excellent loop walk in Beedelup National Park, the Beedelup Loop Walk explores many of the sights near Karri Valley Resort. Starting near Beedelup Falls, the walk heads down the valley towards the Walk Through Tree before heading through Karri Valley Resort itself as it skirts the shores of Lake Beedelup. Ascending again, the trail ends with spectacular views of the falls in action. A great short walk in the Southern Forest


Sunday, 2 June 2019

Flynn Hills Walk GPS Route (Wandoo National Park)


A medium length, mostly off-track walk in Wandoo National Park, the Flynn Hills Walk GPS Route explore this seldom visited national park. Starting in open Wandoo woodlands, the trail passes through interesting granite boulders, up and over laterite ridges and through a surprising variety of forest and landscape types. While 96% off-track, this pleasant walk is a great way to test out your navigational skills

Sunday, 26 May 2019

Helena Pipehead Walk (Kalamunda NP)



An enjoyable walk in Kalamunda National Park, the Helena Pipehead Walk explores the a section of the Helena River downstream of Mundaring Weir. Heading along old vehicle tracks, the trail follows the river to so excellent vantage points while also passing the Pipehead Dam. Heading to the Piesse Brook valley, the trail loops back through more pleasant forest. One of the better Shire of Kalamunda walks

Sunday, 5 May 2019

Clackline Walk GPS Route (Clackline Nature Reserve)


Another enjoyable short walk in the Northam area, the partly off-track Clackline Walk GPS Route explores Clackline Nature Reserve. Basically a loop up and over a Wandoo-covered laterite ridge, the easy going hike features some excellent forest walking. The shortest Walk GPS route, Clackline can easily be combined with one or two other short walks in the nearby Northam area


Mokine Walk GPS Route (Mokine Nature Reserve)


An excellent short walk in the Northam area, the off-track Mokine Walk GPS Route explores the small but spectacular Mokine Nature Reserve. Dominated by outstandingly beautiful Wandoo forest, the walk features some excellent views from laterite breakaways and an incredible natural wall of granite in the middle of the forest. A relatively easy route, this walk can easily combined with other short Walk GPS walks in the Northam area