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Portagabra Track, Mundaring

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Moderate
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.

  • Length 3.5km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Circuit / loop
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The Portagabra Track takes walkers through beautiful jarrah forests, winding past granite outcrops and majestic grass trees, with breathtaking views of the Helena Valley River and Mundaring Weir.

From August to November, the trail is adorned with stunning wildflowers. Suitable for all skill levels, this walk offers something for everyone.

The trail starts at the red/white trailhead sign in Fred Jacoby Park, leading you beneath the historic Mundaring to Kalgoorlie pipeline and into the serene forest landscape.

Please note dogs are not allowed on the trail as it's in a national park - however they are allowed in the dog exercise area in Fred Jacoby Park. 

This trail is part of the following destinations:

Visit Mundaring

Discover the bushland beauty of Mundaring, nestled in the heart of the Perth Hills. This hiker and cyclist paradise boasts an array of trails that lead you through a tapestry...

Mundaring Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9290 6100

Perth Hills Mundaring Visitor Centre

(08) 9290 6645

National Parks

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Time / Duration

About an hour.

Length

3.5km loop

Elevation

Ascending to summit, descending upon return.

Trail Access

Road 2WD

Trail Start

Fred Jacoby Park, Hampel Road, Mundaring, 48 min (40.4 km) via National Highway 94

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Trail End

Fred Jacoby Park

When to go

April to November for lush green forest and wildflowers

What’s the weather like?

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.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets on Trail (Dogs allowed on leash in Fred Jacoby exercise area).

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today May 13, 9:26am

18°C

Feels like 17°C

Max 22°

Min 16°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 5.66km/h N

8-day forecast

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3 trail goers have rated this trail as 4 out of 5!

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Sweeney Family

Reviewed 30 Jul 2023, 3:26pm

A beautiful hike - our 6 and 10 year olds did this comfortably. Plenty of spots to take in the view and gorgeous flora. Some of the ascending track has been a bit washed out with the winter rains and a few of the markers are quite faded but otherwise well kept and well marked.
Amy Nelson

Reviewed 26 Nov 2022, 7:13pm

It was a very well made trail, with a great landscape and not too steep inclines or declines, towards the end of the trail though where it joins a larger track there are 2 blue markers pointing in different directions but follow the left one
Drew Coulthard

Reviewed 3 Jul 2022, 7:52pm

Great little walk. The track is well thought out with a great mix of vegetation types and topography making it really enjoyable. We did the walk in July with some 3-5yr old kids who enjoyed it as well.

Get out there and check it out for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!

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