There are some steep slopes to climb on this trail
Trail difficulty
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.
Trail difficulty
Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.
Trail difficulty
Rider may encounter narrow, loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Recommended for riders of intermediate skill level.
This trail offers scenic views of the town and adjacent bushland as well as interpretation on how granite rocks were used as water catchments from the 1890’s. Water from the rock was collected via granite walled channels and feed into Railway Dam. From there it filled the water tower in town to supply the steam trains. Walking over the rock you look down on the site of World War 2 Army Field Hospital and over the town. Prospectors on their way to the Yilgarn Goldfields had their camps tucked away in the lee of the rock.
The Merredin Peak Trail is one of many recommended stops along the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail. Merredin is the largest regional town in the Central Eastern Wheatbelt and is a three hour drive east of Perth
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.
Mountain Bike
Easy
Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.
Trail Bike
Easy
Rider may encounter narrow, loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Recommended for riders of intermediate skill level.
Additional information
There are some steep slopes to climb on this trail
What To Pack
What To Pack
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails
(Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Insect repellent
Plenty of drinking water (as a minimum carry and drink 1 litre of water per hour of walking, per person).
PLB or satellite phone
Clothing to suit the activity, environment and weather conditions.
Map/ Compass, do not rely on your phone in remote locations.
Snacks/ Meals to keep your energy levels up on longer walks
Extra food and water in case of unexpected delays
Rubbish bag to remove all your rubbish
Reference material such as wildflower wildlife guides.
Whistle (for emergencies, six short blasts per minute)
Small trowel for toilet emergencies, and a few sheets of toilet paper in a small waterproof bag.
Personal first aid kit (check that items are clean, properly sealed, have not exceeded expiry dates and that used items have been replaced).
Torch/ Headlamp
Binoculars and camera (optional)
Hazards & Warnings
Summer months (December to April) can be extremely hot. Beware of snakes in summer - December to February. Rocks may be slippery when wet.
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View from the top at sunrise
Credit:
K. Stevens
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Merredin Railway Dam
Learn about the dam and how it was used to fuel the steam trains that passed through Merredin from the late 1800s. Picnic tables are provided.
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Kim Fawcett
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Merredin Peak Trail
The trail takes you all the way to the top of Merredin Peak
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Kim Fawcett
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Stunning Views
You can see for miles from the top of the rock
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Kim Fawcett
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The Water Catchment System
A system of rock walls and channels were built in the late 1800s to fill the Railway Dam
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Kim Fawcett
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View from the top
Credit:
K. Stevens
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Catchment wall
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K. Stevens
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Stairs to the railway dam
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K. Stevens
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Along the trail
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K. Stevens
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Catchment wall crossing
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K. Stevens
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Bridge crossing
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K. Stevens
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Aerial of Merredin Railway Dam
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Tourism WA
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Less than 1 hour
1.1km
Outback
