Off The Beaten Track WA
Off The Beaten Track WA (OTBT) is Perth’s leading premier Hiking Experience & Adventure Tour operator, providing guests with over 70 safe, fun, inclusive experiences in a fully supported environment.
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Learn moreBickley Reservoir was originally constructed in 1920 with the purpose of supplementing Perth’s water supply. In 1936, the Reservoir was taken out of service and the water used for irrigation until 1944. Following, Bickley Reservoir and the surrounding catchment area was set aside for recreational purposes.
Apart from bushwalking other activities in the area include mountain bike riding and horse riding. Facilities include barbecues, toilets and tap water. There is plenty of shade available and the wildflowers are on show in the spring months from September through to November.
The Bickley Reservoir Trail is quite a challenging trail, but as always offers some beautiful views overlooking the valley and Reservoir below as well as stretching out to the city afar. Beautiful Wandoo and Sheok forests compliment the granite outcrops as you walk along the ridgeline. The trail is 3.2km return with a large loop section.
Signage needs a little work but you can download a copy of the trail to help you along, the trail is setup to be done in a clockwise direction.
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Off The Beaten Track WA (OTBT) is Perth’s leading premier Hiking Experience & Adventure Tour operator, providing guests with over 70 safe, fun, inclusive experiences in a fully supported environment.
Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
1.5 hours
3.2km return
Hardinge Rd Carpark, Bickley, 22km (25 min) east of Perth
Class 4
Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.
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Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
Download map recommended.
No drinking water available in reservoir.
There is a small footbridge to cross the brook during winter, located at the edge of the Recreational Camp fenceline. Follow fenceline down from main trail.
August to November for wildflowers
By sealed road. Parking available at Hardinge Park, Orange Grove
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