Top Trail:  Kitty’s Gorge, Serpentine NP, Jarrahdale

Overview

The moderately difficult Kitty’s Gorge walk trail is located in Serpentine NP. The trail is 7km each way or 14 km return and can be accessed from either end. There are some steep sections with loose stones, uneven and slippery ground.

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About the Trail

Kitty’s Gorge Trail follows the Serpentine River and Gooralong Brook. Along the way, it passes impressive granite outcrops and the Brook's many waterfalls. It has steep loose sections and uneven ground and requires a degree of fitness.

It can be accessed from either the carpark opposite the cemetary in Jarrahdale or from the Falls carpark in the Serpentine National Park. If walking from the township of Jarrahdale you may like to include the 1.9km Stacey's Loop.

The trail is generally uphill when starting from the Falls end and will take longer than starting in Jarradale.

Need to Know

  • Time

    Time taken depends on whether you walk one way or return the way you came. Allow more time when walking uphill from the Falls to Jarrahdale

  • Distance

    7km each way or 14km return Length is 7km.

  • Trail Start

    Carpark opposite the cemetary in Jarrahdale 60km (1 hour) south of Perth

  • Degree of Difficulty

    Moderate - Moderate level of fitness and experience required.
    Bush Walk: Grade 3 - Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.

    The trail is uphill from the Falls to Jarrahdale and more challenging

  • What to Pack?

    To avoid returning up-hill by the trail, you might wish to organise a car shuffle between Jarrahdale and Serpentine Falls, which is 15km away by road.

    Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

    • Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
    • Sturdy shoes
    • Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
    • Binoculars and camera (optional)
    • Map or guide book where suggested
    • Snacks and/or lunch depending on length of trail
    • Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
    • First Aid kit

  • Best Time of the Year

    All year round. The gates at Serpentine Falls are open between 8.30am and 5.00pm so make sure you allow time to get back to your car before they close.

  • Facilities

    • BBQ Facilities
    • Car Park
    • Picnic Area
    • Public Toilet

  • Fees

    Entry fees to Serpentine National Park. if starting the walk from that end

  • Hazards & Warnings

    There are some steep sections with loose stones and uneven ground. Wooden and metal boardwalks can be slippery when wet

  • Prohibited Items

    No pets or bikes are allowed

  • Access to the Trail

    Sealed Road.

  • Trail Contact

    Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service
    Web: http://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exploreparkswa
    Twitter: @exploreparks.wa

Destinations

Jarrahdale

Sitting on the Darling Scarp, surrounded by forest, Jarrahdale was Western Australia's very first timber town. Today, its scenic woodlands, parks, rivers, orchards and vineyards offer a tranquil escape from modern city life, while its National Trust listed heritage gives you glimpses of a bygone country life. This very different world lies less than an hour's drive south east of Perth city, along the South Western Highway. You can also enter its forested hinterland, the Darling Ranges, along the Bibbulmun Track - one of the world's best long-distance walking trails winding over 1,000 kilometres through a vast corridor of green from Kalamunda in Perth, to Albany on the south west coast. Within a day, you can indulge your passion for nature, history, art, fine food and wine, touring the region's many attractions. Or you can take it at a slower pace and just enjoy a traditional Australian family barbecue and bushwalk in one of many parks and dam reserves. One of Perth's biggest dams, the Serpentine, is a great picnic spot with a playground, toilets and even a casual dining café. Or head into the Serpentine National Park to picnic and stroll among the pine trees at Gooralong Park. Nearby, Langford Park and Pipehead Dam are equally picturesque too. Exploring Jarrahdale's scenic forests and fertile coastal plains, you'll retrace the steps of one of the oldest surviving cultures on Earth. The local Noongar people lived a nomadic lifestyle in these landscapes for many thousands of years before being discovered by early European pioneers and settlers. Many restored timber cottages in the town reflect its early life as an agricultural community of the 1830s and thriving timber town of the 1870s. Some house intriguing museum collections, such as the Old Post Office, which also serves as the town's visitor centre. Others invite you into charming tea gardens, artist's studios, antique stores and charming bed and breakfast accommodation. For something a little out of the ordinary, stay in a restored railway carriage, or go budget-wise with a family-friendly chalet.

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Jarrahdale