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Balmoral Cycle Trail, Jarrahdale

Pindjarup Noongar Country

The Balmoral Cycle Trail in Jarrahdale is an 11.8-kilometre journey along a historic tramway route. Stretching between the Balmoral POW Camp to the Mundlimup Timber Trails, this 'Easy' trail invites mountain bikers to take a slower pace and enjoy the region's landscapes and rich history.

Mountain Bike
Gravel, Rail Trail
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Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

  • Length 11.8km
  • Est. time Half day
  • One-way
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Explore the Balmoral Trail on your bike -

The trail takes in the Balmoral Prisoner of War (POW) Camp and winds through bushland and farmland. Keep an eye out for the remnants of a log loading ramp and the 'shield trees' along the trail. These 'shield trees' have carved numbers and were once used as a grid reference system by foresters in the 1920s.

As you pedal along, you will encounter interpretive signage narrating the history of the area and the significance of the scattered ruins that remain. The cycle trail is guided by green arrow markers.

The trail can be completed in either direction. Riders also have the option of joining the trail from Jarrahdale townsite by following the Munda Biddi Trail.

Note: if you're planning to walk the Balmoral Trail, please refer to the Balmoral Walk Trail as the routes differ.

Jarrahdale Heritage Society

(08) 9525 5358

Mundaring Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9290 6100

Jarrahdale General Store Tourist Information Centre

(08) 9525 5114

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Time / Duration

3-4 hours one way

Length

11.8km one way

Trail Access

2WD road access to Balmoral POW Camp (Balmoral Road, Jarrahdale). Approximately 1 hour (70km) from Perth.

Trail Start

Balmoral POW Camp, Balmoral Road, Jarrahdale (70kms, 1 hour from Perth)

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Trail End

Mundlinup Carpark, Balmoral Road, Jarrahdale (65kms, 1 hour from Perth)

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Mountain Bike

Easy

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

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Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Public Toilet
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Today Aug 15, 11:37am

20°C

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Max 21°

Min 12°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.9km/h NE

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1 trail goers have rated this trail as 5 out of 5!

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Shirley Verelst

Reviewed 15 Jun 2026, 12:05pm

65yo female with little trail riding experience on a trek talon 5 bike powered by muscles alone. I did it both ways. It’s an enjoyable ride through the bush. I missed one trail marker and would have liked a few more, but otherwise easy to follow. I started from the Balmoral POW campsite which wasn’t well marked and stopped for lunch in Jarrahdale before doing the return journey. All up a very enjoyable ride. Some patches of sand but mainly a firm surface.

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