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Chimney Trail, Wooditjup Trails, Margaret River, Wooditjup National Park

The Chimney trail is a dedicated walk trail set within the Wooditjup National Park mountain-bike network. It's also popular with trail runners. The trail winds through karri, jarrah and marri forest and alongside the banks of the Bramley Brook, and taking in the historic Kennan's Chimney site along the way.

Trail difficulty
Trail difficulty
  • Length 3.4km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Circuit / loop
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The Chimney trail follows the banks of the Bramley Brook to the historic Keenan's Chimney site, a remnant from Margaret River's first pine sawmill. From the chimney you can return back along the brook or continue on the loop walk and enjoy uninterrupted views though the towering karri forest. The trail has a compacted natural surface with some gentle hill sections and occasional steps. 

Trail Options from the Carters Road Trailhead:

  • Return to and from the Chimney: 2.8km, Allow 1hr
  • Loop including the Chimney: 3.4km, Allow 1.5hr

Connect to the Wharncliffe Trail or the Wadandi Track (both are shared walk/cycle) for a longer trail experience.

 

 

This trail is part of the following destinations:

Margaret River Visitor Centre

(08) 9780 5911

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Time / Duration

Allow 1.5 hours

Length

3.4km

Trail Access

Access this trail from the Carters Road Trailhead. The nearest town is Margaret River, approximately 3 hours drive from Perth. You can drive, ride or walk to the trailhead from Margaret River. The trail is also accessible from the RAC Margaret River Nature Park.

Trail Start

Carters Road Trailhead

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Trail End

Carters Road Trailhead

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.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No bicycles are permitted on this trail. Pets are not permitted as this area is a National Park.

Safety

Watch for cyclists at trail intersections. The Chimney walk trail intersects trails used by mountain bikes and cyclists. One small section of the trail is shared by clyclists.

Wear appropriate footwear, weatherproof clothing and sun protection.

Facilities

The Carters Road trailhead has a shaded gravel parking area and if you ride to the trail, there are also bike racks available. The nearest public toilets are at the Margaret River Rotary Park.

  • Bicycle Rack
  • Car Park
  • Shaded Area

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Visibility: 10km

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1 trail goers have rated this trail as 5 out of 5!

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Anicia Henne

Reviewed 17 Jun 2026, 12:19pm

Very well signed, easy trail. Lovely even on a drizzly day. I'm a reasonably fast walker and did it in 45 min (including finding my way at the start 😅)

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