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Prickly Moses Trail, Kelmscott Prickly Moses Trail, Kelmscott

Bush Walk  in Perth & Surrounds

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.1 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 Prickly Moses Trail is just over 1km of bush trail through Lloyd Hughes Park in Kelmscott, which winds its way up the hill affording views out over the Swan Coastal Plain. The trail passes through stands of wandoo, marri and the vibrant Prickly Moses wattle.

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Follow the Prickly Moses Trail in Lloyd Hughes Park, Kelmscott, as it winds its way up a steep section of the Darling Scarp. The park, covering some 17.7 hectares, adjoins the southern section of the Banyowla Regional Park.

Information on the trail and the park can be found on signage at the Trailhead on Martin Street near the corner of Marmion Street, with parking available along the verge of Marmion Street. Scan the QR Code on the sign for a map of the two trails within the park. Walk the trail in a clockwise direction to help reduce the spread of Phytophthora Dieback by using the bootcleaning stations provided along the trail.

Lloyd Hughes Park is popular for wildflower spotting through the winter and spring months, July to November. The park is also popular for birdwatching and offers views out over the Swan Coastal Plain from upper sections of the trail. The park has previously been mined for shale with remnants still visble along the trail.

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Time / Duration

Approximately 35 minutes

Length

1.1km

Elevation

Some steep sections.

Trail Start

Prickly Moses Trail is in Lloyd Hughes Park with the Trailhead near the corner of Martin and Marmion Streets in Kelmscott, approximately 27 kilometres south east of Perth CBD.

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Trail End

The trail is a loop trail and ends at the corner of Martin and Marmion Streets in Kelmscott

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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Hazards & Warnings

Snakes are known to occur in the park. Fire safety should be considered.

Facilities

Dog friendly on lead
Not suitable for wheelchair access
Some steep gradients along this trail

  • Dog Friendly

Best time of year

May to December

Trail Access

Bus 220 or 221 from Perth to Kelmscott or by car, parking along Marmion Street

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