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Roley Pools Walk Trail, Roleystone

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Uneven natural terrain. Steep stairs at Collins Road entrance.
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 1km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Dog friendly
  • Return
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Roley Pools has been used as a local swimming hole for many years and is part of Roleystone folklore. Walk along the river's edge past giant Granite outcrops. 

A wide and diverse range of wildlife can be found in and around this section of the river, with many native ducks, kingfishers, Quenda, kangaroos, wallabies, several species of fish, snakes, lizards and Australia's only native water rat, "Rakali" residing there.

This trail runs along the north side of the Canning River in Roleystone, between Soldiers Road and the staircase entrance from Collins Road, with a small area of parking available at each site. Collins Road has direct access down the steep stone staircase to the main Pools area.

Information regarding this walk trail can be accessed here or pick up a brochure from the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre.

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Time / Duration

Approximately 30 mins

Length

1km return

Trail Access

Access from Soldiers Road or Collins Road. Off Brookton Highway, 30km from Perth CBD.

Trail Start

Collins Road, Roleystone

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Trail End

When to go

Year around

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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.

Additional information

Uneven natural terrain. Steep stairs at Collins Road entrance.

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Hazards & Warnings

Snakes can be active in this area during the warmer months (August through to April)

Prohibited items

No fires or motorbikes allowed within reserve

Facilities

Parking for this trail is available at Collins Road (access of Thompson Road) and at the Soldiers Road Northern Car Park.

  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Picnic Area
  • Water Access Points
  • Shaded Area
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Today Apr 11, 1:29am

18°C

Feels like 17°C

Max 28°

Min 17°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 7.93km/h E

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3 trail goers have rated this trail as 4.33 out of 5!

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Fayley Arthur

Reviewed 25 Mar 2023, 2:38pm

Don't follow the trail on TrailsWA - which is the Collins Rd entrance and is just to visit the pool. Rather, go over the traffic bridge on Soldier Rd, and turn into the Roly Pools Carpark (immediately after the bridge). The trail takes you over boardwalk with labelled Granite and Dolomite boulders, past cascades, and on to the natural spa. You can even go further, crossing Thompson Rd to join up with Thompson Track and play in even more of the natural water slides on the rocks.
Jed Campbell

Reviewed 14 Nov 2022, 10:49pm

Easy walk, close to the river. Gravel path that is well defined, with a few slight rises but nothing dramatic. Overall great little trail.
Jon Lee

Reviewed 18 Jul 2022, 3:59pm

Nice easy trail, it's quite short and very easy with a fully define path. The walk is not quite immediately beside the river but there are places where you can turn off and get to the waters edge. If parking on Collins Road, it requires going down stairs to get to this walk.

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