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Balmoral Walk Trail, Jarrahdale

Pindjarup Noongar Country

Trail difficulty
Moderate
Trail difficulty

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

  • Length 10.5km
  • Est. time Half day
  • One-way
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Explore the Balmoral Trail on foot -

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 journey along, you will encounter interpretive signage narrating the history of the area and the significance of the scattered ruins that remain. The walk trail is guided by triangular markers with a hiking boot symbol.

At one point, the trail crosses private property, where stiles have been provided to provide access to walkers. Walkers are encouraged to stay on the designated trail and minimise disturbance. 

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

Note: if you're planning to cycle the Balmoral Trail, please refer to the Balmoral Cycle 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

10.5km one way

Trail Access

Drive 2WD

Trail Start

Balmoral POW Camp, Balmoral Road, East of 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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Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

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Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Public Toilet
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Trail information updated
11th July 2026

Today Jul 11, 1:07pm

17°C

Feels like 16°C

Max 17°

Min 10°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 4.02km/h S

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lee evans

Reviewed 9 Jul 2026, 1:46pm

Well marked trail with dead trees on the ground either side.

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