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Borhn Off-Road Cycle Trail, John Forrest NP

Whadjuk Noongar Country

A moderate, 8.3km cycle trail which branches off Noolbenger Trail, rewarding riders with diverse vegetation and breathtaking natural landscapes!

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Mountain Bike
Gravel, Cross Country
Trail difficulty
Moderate
Trail difficulty

Recommended for moderate intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience. Typically narrow trails with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features.

  • Length 8.3km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • One-way
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A scenic cross-country adventure trail branching off the northern loop of the Noolbenger Trail. This trail leads riders into the northern section of John Forrest, where they can experience beautiful wandoo woodland, spectacular views and cross seasonal brooks. Be prepared to traverse sections of rocky terrain.

This is a one-way trail, heading in an anti-clockwise direction.

This trail is classified as moderate and includes more technical features than the Noolbenger Trail. It is best suited to intermediate riders with a good level of fitness and some technical riding skills.

This trail is part of the following destinations:

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Discover the bushland beauty of Mundaring, nestled in the heart of the Perth Hills. This hiker and cyclist paradise boasts an array of trails that lead you through a tapestry...

Mundaring Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9290 6100

Perth Hills Mundaring Visitor Centre

(08) 9290 6645

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Flora and Fauna Statistics

80+
Reptile species
2000+
Flowering plant species
40+
Mammal species

Located east of Perth on the Darling Scarp, John Forrest National Park covers 2,676 hectares of diverse ecosystems. It is celebrated for its profusion of spring wildflowers, vibrant granite outcrop vegetation, and abundant wildlife, including the iconic Western Grey Kangaroos.

The park boasts over 500 species of wildflowers, particularly spectacular between late winter and early spring. Dominant trees include Jarrah, Marri and Wandoo. The dense undergrowth features Banksias, Grevilleas, Hakeas, Blue Leschenaultia, and Kangaroo Paws (the state's floral emblem).

A wide array of native animal can be found throughout the park, with over 90 bird species, 10 native mammals, 20 reptiles, and 10 frogs identified. Western Grey Kangaroos and Euros (Hill Kangaroos) are highly visible. More secretive and nocturnal native mammals include the Quenda, Short-beaked Echidna, Yellow-footed Antechinus, and the rare, marsupial carnivore, the Chuditch. Red-tailed and Carnaby's Black-Cockatoos are a sight (and sound!) to keep a look out for. Near water sources, you can find the Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Tortoise) and frogs such as the Motorbike Frog. On the sunny tracks, Racehorse Goannas (Bungarras) and Western Bearded Dragons are often spotted basking.


Keep an eye out for these species:

Chuditch

Dasyurus geoffroii

Animalia: Mammalia

Conservation status: Vulnerable

VU

Southwestern Brown Bandicoot

Isoodon fusciventer

Animalia: Mammalia

Conservation status: Priority 4: Rare, Near Threatened

P4

Gum Trees

Eucalyptus

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Conservation status: Priority 4: Rare, Near Threatened

P4

South-western New Holland Honeyeater

Phylidonyris (Meliornis) novaehollandiae longirostris

Animalia: Aves

Western Tawny Frogmouth

Podargus strigoides brachypterus

Animalia: Aves

Twenty-eight Parrot

Barnardius zonarius semitorquatus

Animalia: Aves

Black-faced Kangaroo

Macropus fuliginosus melanops

Animalia: Mammalia

Dwarf Bearded Dragon

Pogona minor minor

Animalia: Reptilia

Gould's Goanna

Varanus gouldii

Animalia: Reptilia

Cowslip Orchid

Caladenia flava

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Blue Leschenaultia

Lechenaultia biloba

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Grasstree

Xanthorrhoea preissii

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Two-leaf Hakea

Hakea trifurcata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

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Time / Duration

1 hour

Length

8.3 kilometres

Fees

National Park fees apply

Trail Access

2WD road access to John Forrest National Park. Approximately a 40 minute drives from Perth (30km).

Trail Start

Northern side of Noolbenger Trail, John Forrest National Park

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Trail End

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Mountain Bike

Moderate

Recommended for moderate intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience. Typically narrow trails with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
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Today Aug 16, 11:59pm

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Min 13°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 7.64km/h NE

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