Best trails in Gloucester National Park
Gloucester National Park was named after a famous tree it is home to: the Gloucester Tree, a karri tree that was named after the Governor General Duke of Gloucester. The tree has a 61m high viewing platform that you can reach climbing the pegs that were inserted in it. But there are many other trees in the park forest that you can explore on a hike.
Top trails
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(158)
•Moderate
•5.0 mi
•Est. 2h 26m
This is a scenic bush walk through tall Karri Forest and lush gullies. You'll start at the Gloucester Tree (the world's tallest fire lookout tree at 53m high assembled in 1947) and follow a moderate trail with steps and some sections with steep gradients.
This is a great trail to enjoy over a day, so bring along a day pack with some lunch and enjoy the views over Eastbrook and small creeks and hidden waterfalls.
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(53)
•Moderate
•7.7 mi
•Est. 3h 42m
The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long distance walk trails, stretching 1000km from Kalamunda on the outskirts of Perth, to the historic town of Albany on the south coast.
This walk starts from the world's tallest climbable tree - the Gloucester Tree.
The Track enters the Gloucester National Park, which is great example of the closed forest ecosystem that extends throughout the Great Southern region. The day walk finishes at The Cascades, a series of babbling rapids along...
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(45)
•Easy
•0.6 mi
•Est. 16m
This is a beautiful trail through the Gloucester National Park in the south west corner of Western Australia. This looped route begins and ends from the Gloucester Tree parking area off Burma Road near the town of Pemberton.
The trail itself is relatively short through beautiful forest with the highlight being The Gloucester Tree - a giant karri tree that is 58 metres tall.
This is the second tallest fire-lookout tree in the world and you can climb up to a platform for views of the...
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(34)
•Easy
•0.8 mi
•Est. 24m
This is a lovely short walk exploring some of the Gloucester National Park, located not too far south from the town of Pemberton in Western Australia. Parking is available at the trailhead on Power Road.
You'll need to pay the national park fee to access this area and do the walk down to the beautiful little cascades.
5
(6)
•Easy
•0.3 mi
•Est. 6m
A nice little family friendly trail through the Gloucester National Park, located not too far from the town of Pemberton in the south west region of Western Australia. This looped route begins and ends from the Gloucester Tree Parking Area off Burma Road.
Enjoy making a short loop through the forest and admiring the 58 metre high giant karri tree.
Trail reviews for Gloucester National Park
Great trail. It is actually 10km from Gloucester Tree car park. 2km from car park to loop.
Parking: Free, Large lot
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Gloucester National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Gloucester National Park is Gloucester Route, which has a 4.4 star rating from 158 reviews. This trail is 5.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 958 ft.
What is the longest trail in Gloucester National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Gloucester National Park is Bibbulmun Track: Gloucester Tree to the Lefroy Brook Cascades. This trail is estimated to be 7.7 mi long.
How many trails are in Gloucester National Park?
There are 5 trails in Gloucester National Park. These trails have an average 4.1-star rating from 297 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gloucester National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Gloucester National Park has you covered. Bibbulmun Track: Gloucester Tree to the Lefroy Brook Cascades boasts the most elevation gain with 1,433 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Gloucester Route, which will get you 958 ft of elevation gain.
Are there running trails available in Gloucester National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Gloucester National Park and the most popular is Gloucester Route with an average 4.4 star rating from 158 community reviews.