Railway Reserve Heritage Geotrail, John Forrest NP Railway Reserve Heritage Geotrail, John Forrest NP



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The geotrail starts at the Pechey Road – Swan Terrace car park and meanders east along the route of the former railway. The broad, level surface is ideal for walking or cycling, jogging or even dawdling — so you can stop to smell the… rocks! Cuttings along the trail expose the bedrock where it was excavated to construct the railway. Below the former railway route, Jane Brook forges a path eastwards to its headwaters on the granitic plateau.
You can explore the geotrail while using a handy book published by the Geological Survey of Western Australia. This book describes the main rock types and landscape features encountered along the route. Take a closer look at the rocks at selected locations, and enjoy sweeping views down the valley. Discover how geology, water, weathering, time and the determination of railway labourers have conspired to create a setting that is simultaneously ancient and contemporary.
Download the book and an accompanying map from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) eBookshop. You can also ask for a free copy at the Shire of Mundaring office or at the John Forrest NP headquarters.
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Time / Duration
1.5 to 2 hours each way
Length
7.6km return
Elevation
Even, well-formed path climbs gradually from west to east
Trail Start
Pechey Road - Swan Terrace car park, John Forrest National Park. 30-40 minutes drive from Perth
Bush Walk
Grade 2
No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.
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Mountain Bike
Easiest
Recommended for novice riders. Typically wide trails with smooth terrain and low gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times but free from unavoidable obstacles.
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Hazards & Warnings
Possible rock fall hazard from rail cuttings.
Facilities
Car parks at either end of the trail. Other facilities are all at the John Forrest National Park picnic area.
- BBQ Facilities
- Car Park
- Picnic Area
Best time of year
All year round, best in spring and autumn
Fees
Free entrance from west end of trail. $15 per car into National Park picnic area (east end of this trail).
Prohibited Items
No pets


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