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Glen Brook Trail, John Forrest NP Glen Brook Trail, John Forrest NP

Bush Walk  in Perth & Surrounds

Part of John Forrest National Park network
  • 1-3 hours
  • 4.5 km
    • 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.

The Glen Brook walking trails is a picturesque 4.5km, Class 3 trail with option for a shorter 2km loop. The trail is marked in an anti-clockwise direction following Glen Brook up to the dam and beyond where you will pass through scenic gullies and see impressive granite outcrops.

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Situated in the Darling Ranges, John Forrest is the oldest National Park in Western Australia and passes through varied vegetation types, including heathlands, open wandoo woodlands and mixed jarrah marri-wandoo forest.

The Glen Brook trail provides a number of different options for a range of park visitors. Several bridges and linking trails allow for shorter options close to the carpark. For the more adventurous, the full 4.5km loop trail provided visitors with opportunities to explore the southern section of the park including the headwaters of Glen Brook.

Keep a good lookout for marker post amongst the rocky out crops to ensure you keep to the marked trail.

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

Time / Duration

Up to 1.5 hours

Length

4.5km loop

Trail Start

Lower Picnic Area, near Ranger Station, John Forrest National Park, 28km (30 minutes) east of Perth

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Trail End

Upper picnic area, near the fairy house, John Forrest National Park, 28km (30 minutes) east of Perth

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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.

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Facilities

Toilets are located just opposite the ranger station. 

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • View Platform
  • Bicycle Rack
  • Public Telephone
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

August to October for wildflowers but beautiful all year round.

Fees

National Park Fees apply

Trail Access

2WD access from Park Road, off Great Eastern Highway, about 30 minutes drive east of Perth

Prohibited Items

Pets are prohibited within the National Park

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3 trail goers have rated Glen Brook Trail, John Forrest NP as 3.67 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.

Kelly Nightingall

Reviewed 14 Jul 2024, 2:34pm

A great walk with the family. Just enough of a climb to make it interesting but not enough to induce small people whining!
We did the long loop which is well marked out, there is clearly only one trail so pretty easy to stay on track.
Rebecca Reid

Reviewed 6 Jan 2023, 2:12pm

Great short walk through woodlands and grass trees, with kangaroos and many birds. This National Park is a close drive from Perth, with fantastic views over the city. A nice short escape!
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 14 Sep 2022, 11:30am

A fantastic family friendly trail suitable for little ones and not too long. A great addition to a picnic and adventure.

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