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Balmoral Cycle Trail, Jarrahdale

Trail difficulty
Trail difficulty
  • 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

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

Today Apr 23, 4:35am

20°C

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Max 21°

Min 17°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 11.47km/h NW

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