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Echidna Walk - Churchman's Bushland Trails

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Bush Walk
Trail difficulty

Very steep sections - up to 1.5kms of hill climb
Few trail markers available
Suitable for experienced hikers only
Sections of loose gravel

Trail difficulty

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.

  • Length 9km
  • Est. time Half day
  • Dog friendly
  • Circuit / loop
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A walk through Moondyne Joe country... legend has it that Moondyne Joe's cave is located in this park, though it's exact location is unknown.
Part of the Churchman's Bushland trail network, the Echidna Walk is a stunningly diverse walk trail, starting in Jarrah forest and climbing high up the scarp leading to excellent views over the valley and the city before returning back along the Canning River Valley. 

As you reach the top of a rise, the trail veers sharp right, with a hook - back on itself, off the main track. Small orange triangles appear on dead trees either side of the track signalling this direction change and can be easily missed. See Points of Interest for details and picture of trail.
The climb from Stocker Road is very steep, finishing with a bang at The Wall - a superb natural wall of Dolerite, some 140 metres long and 30 metres high also known as the Churchman Brook Rockclimbing Crag - before looping up to the top of the hill with superb scenery and views along the way.

There are seats at some lookout points to enjoy the views or just catch your breath.
It is possible to shorten this walk, returning back down along the Emu Trail. The Emu trail runs down hill at the western end of the old airstrip.

Churchman's Bushland is named after Captain Churchman who owned the parcel of land in 1831. The west side of the park offers breathtaking views of the City, whilst the eastern side follows Churchman's Brook up the valley and affords a lovely vista of the Canning River Valley and Roleystone. 

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Time / Duration

3 - 4 hours

Length

9km return

Elevation

Steep trail - elevation gain 372 metres

Trail Access

Access by road or bus 241 from Kelmscott Train Station. Alight bus on Brookton Highway near Stocker Road. Walk down to end of Stocker Road to commencement of walk trail.

Trail Start

Stocker Road, Roleystone

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Trail End

When to go

Best for wildflowers during September to November

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Bush Walk

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.

Additional information

Very steep sections - up to 1.5kms of hill climb
Few trail markers available
Suitable for experienced hikers only
Sections of loose gravel

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Hazards & Warnings

Avoid using the trail on days deemed high or extreme fire danger.
Snakes can be active in this area during the warmer months (August through to April).
Rockfall risk around Rockclimbing Crag - do not proceed past Rockfall Risk sign.

Safety

Beware of unstable and falling rocks near Rockclimbing wall.

Facilities

Unsealed steep and uneven bush walk trails.

  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Lookouts
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2 trail goers have rated this trail as 3.5 out of 5!

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Sarah Eccleston

Reviewed 14 Nov 2025, 1:30pm

Started at Beeloo Close and walked anticlockwise. First part downhill single track and very overgrown. Rockface is impressive with stairs either end to get to top. Once you pop out into the fire trail which was recently graded, it an easy uphill walk, then flattening out the rest of the way, though a bit boring. No signage so had to use another app to choose which way to go.
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Stacey Spencer

Reviewed 11 Sep 2022, 3:12pm

The uphill section from the main track to the top is very overgrown with very thick shrubs and low overhanging bushes basically have to push your way through. Steps from the rock are very high and overgrown so not for the faint hearted. The view from the top is unreal and I felt it was well worth the tough climb. The remainder is downhill with some sections very gravely and slippery. In my opinion it is one of the tougher trails due to the overgrown vegetation.
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