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Learn moreTo get to Shannon, head north-east of Pemberton to the South-West Highway and turn right, or drive south to Northcliffe then head east.Â
You can start this walktrail from either the Shannon Dam or the Shannon Campground.Â
After a peaceful picnic or barbecue lunch, take a step back in time. As you wander along the river to the dam, you walk through history; through forests that were the life-blood of the mill town. These have re-grown and again provide pure, natural enjoyment for today’s generations. Â
As you walk, try to spot remnants of the railway line, built almost entirely by hard, physical labour, and which transported the huge logs. Now, this line is being quietly invaded and reclaimed by the surrounding forest, and will disappear – to be remembered only, perhaps, by the ghosts of this once flourishing timber town.
The Shannon Dam, set against a backdrop of tall karri forest, was a vital water supply for the townspeople and the mill. It was also a favorite picnic place, and families today still find it an ideal spot for fishing, canoeing, swimming, marroning, or simply watching reflections of the towering trees, and the woodswallows gliding and dipping to drink from the dam.
Shannon Dam
Shannon Campground
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About 2 hours
4.5km return
National Park fees
Drive or bus to Pemberton. No transport from Pemberton to Shannon Dam.
Shannon Day Use Area in Shannon National Park, 348 km (4 hours) south of Perth
Class 2
Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
Plenty of water for an hour walk.
No pets
Some of the facilities are available at the Shannon Camp Ground.
18°C
Feels like 18°C
Max 22°C
Min 13°C
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