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Little Eagle Walk Trail, John Forrest NP Little Eagle Walk Trail, John Forrest NP

Bush Walk

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 in Perth & Surrounds

Part of John Forrest National Park network
  • Half day
  • 7.9 km
    • 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.

The 7.9km, Grade 4, Little Eagle Walk trail is well marked in a clockwise direction. The purpose-built section of hiking trail provides visitors with great views from a ridge line, followed by an immersive experience as you traverse a secluded valley. The trail also takes in some of the most picturesque Wandoo Woodland in the Park.

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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 Little Eagle Walking trail provides visitors with the opportunity to explore unique sections of the Park. The trail starts on the Eagle View Walk Trail before heading east along a ridge line that provides spectacular views over Jane Brook. You then descend into a secluded valley where the trail meanders beside a seasonal brook. The trail then climbs through Wandoo woodland back to the Wildflower Walk.

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

Time / Duration

Up to 3 hours

Length

7.9km loop

Trail Start

Ranger's Office, John Forrest National Park, 28km (30 minutes) east of Perth

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Trail End

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.

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Facilities

Toilets are located just opposite the ranger station. 

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

Best time of year

August to November for wildflowers

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, bikes are not permitted on this trail

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