Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Show Trail Map Show About the Trail Show Important Trail Details Read Trail Reviews
Add Favourites
Support Our Trails

Boardwalk Trail, Roley Pool Reserve

Bush Walk

(+1)
Urban Walk
inPerth & Surrounds

  • 1-3 hours
  • 2.6 km
    • Bush Walk Grade 3

Discover the best that Roley Pools Reserve has to offer on this 2.6km return walk including massive granite boulders, the river meandering through the trees and views across the native woodland.

If you are lucky you might even catch a glimpse of a Rakali, the Australian native otter.

Boardwalk
Earn 2 Points
Donate to support this trail

Trail Start

Get directions

Access at the Soldiers Road bridge or Thompson Road carpark, Roleystone

Trail End

Get directions

What does this mean?
Print Map
Logo for Leave no Trace Initiative

Trails WA supports the seven principles recommended by Leave No Trace Australia for minimising your impacts when using the trails.

Learn more

The Roley Pool Reserve lies on both sides of the Canning River and runs from the Soldiers Road bridge through to Heritage Drive. There are four trails within the reserve, varying in length from 160m to 3.2kms, or join several together for a more challenging 6km return walk.

The Boardwalk Trail, within the Roley Pools Reserve is a Grade 3, 2.6km return walk with some uneven terrain, slippery surfaces and rocky sections

Part of the Whadjuk Noongar land and managed by the City of Armadale, the reserve is a beautiful place to enjoy the sounds of nature, take your dog for a walk or learn and listen to the history of the Whadjuk Noongar people via there interactive QR codes and information boards, along the trails.

Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre

0893945410

Other Links

  • Roley Bushcare

    Roleybushcare is an environmental community group that is focused on maintaining and protecting the bushland around the Roleystone and Karragullen areas.

  • Roley Bushcare - Canning River Interpretive Trail

    The Boardwalk is also known as The Canning River Interpretive Trail and more information can be found via the link.

  • Experience Perth

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


Be trail ready for Boardwalk Trail, Roley Pool Reserve

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

Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour

Length

2.6km return

What To Pack

Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Access at the Soldiers Road bridge or Thompson Road carpark, Roleystone

Get directions

Trail End

Get directions

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.

Hazards & Warnings

Please note there are no water or toilet facilities in the reserve.

Facilities

Wheelchair access to the boardwalk only.
  • Access with assistance for the Disabled
  • Bicycles Prohibited
  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

June to November for water flow

Fees

Trail Access

Road or bus stops at the top of Soldier Road, on the Brookton Hwy.

Prohibited Items

Bikes are not permitted
More tips for being Trail Ready
Edge shaped like mountain horizon
topography pattern

Complete Boardwalk Trail, Roley Pool Reserve to earn badges and points!

Earn points and badges and become a "TrailsWA Expert" by completing trails and leaving reviews.

Earn 2 Points

Earn 2 points towards
your TrailsWA level

Edge shaped like mountain horizon
Alt text

1 trail goers have rated Boardwalk Trail, Roley Pool Reserve 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.

Wendy Wang

Reviewed 20 Mar 2022, 1:58pm

pretty trail with granite outcrops. Surprisingly there was flowing water in summer! However it was quite short, probably about 45 mins total.

Like this trail? Explore others nearby

More around Perth & Surrounds

Supported by great organisations

Trails are free and bring so many benefits to our community by providing opportunities to have fun, get fit, socialise, explore and challenge yourself. But they also have to be managed and maintained which only is made possible through terrific sponsors, donations and/or volunteering.

topography pattern