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Jarrahdale Balmoral Trail Jarrahdale Balmoral Trail

Bush Walk

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Cross Country
 in Perth & Surrounds

  • Half day
  • 11 km
    • 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.
    • 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.

This 11 kilometre rail trail follows a former tramway from the Balmoral POW Camp to Mundlimup Timber Trails. It is part of the Munda Biddi Trail. The trail is easy and accessible to both walkers and mountain bikers.

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The Balmoral Trail starts or finishes at the Jarrahdale World War II POW Camp. The trail goes through bushland and some farmland. Along the way the trail passes a log loading ramp and several "shield trees". These shield trees have numbers carved into them and were used by foresters in the 1920s as a grid reference system.
Signage describes its operation and explains the ruins that remain.

At one point the rail formation crosses a private farm. Stiles have been provided to allow access across the farm, but cyclists are advised to follow the Munda Biddi Trail which takes a slightly steeper route to avoid the private property.

Jarrahdale Heritage Society

(08) 9525 5358

Jarrahdale General Store Tourist Information Centre

(08) 9525 5114

Other Links

  • Balmoral railtrail

    Trail profile on Railtrail Australia website

  • Destination Perth

    Comprehensive information on the Perth region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.


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Bistro by the Dam

Bistro by the Dam, located in Jarrahdale, Western Australia, is a charming venue situated at 16634 Kingsbury Drive.

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Be trail ready for Jarrahdale Balmoral Trail

Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

3 - 4 hours one way

Length

11km one way

What To Pack

Group C (Mountain bike trails) required.

Trail Start

Balmoral POW camp, Balmoral Road, East of Jarrahdale (70kms or 1 hour from Perth)

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Trail End

Jarrahdale Road

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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.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

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.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre

Best time of year

September to November

Trail Access

Drive 2WD

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2 trail goers have rated Jarrahdale Balmoral Trail as 4 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Conor Donaghy

Reviewed 10 Aug 2022, 7:46pm

A nice ride through the forests in Jarrahdale that can be taken at your leisure. Nothing too demanding for most riders, but some trail markers can be quite hard to see.
Fayley Arthur

Reviewed 31 Dec 2018, 6:34pm

A beautiful piece of bush. Track is narrow (unlike forrester roads) so it's quite shady, and it's been a long time since this piece of forrest was burnt out, so there is wildlife here also.

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