Best trails in John Forrest National Park

This walk showcases many outstanding aspects of John Forrest National Park - the first national park established in Western Australia. This official hike is anti-clockwise to enjoy the best views at the end but can be done clockwise as well. The tracks flow through native heathlands and open wandoo woodlands with great views from the tops of the hills. Eagle View Walk Trail follows Jane Brook downhill before climbing up and out of the valley. Expect a few heart-pumping hills along the...

This picturesque loop follows part of Eagle View Track and the Heritage Trail in John Forrest National Park. Starting from the main car park it heads down along Jane Brook and onto Eagle View Track. It then links up with the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail out to near Swan View Train Station. From here you'll return via the Swan View railway tunnel, which was built in 1894, to return via the Heritage Trail. Expect to see an array of flora, fauna in the early morning. Plus an incredible...

This hilly loop through spectacular bushland in John Forrest National Park. The first national park in Western Australia. This uses a scenic section of Eagle View Walk Trail but uses a steep climb that is a shortcut via Hovea Falls. It passes by historic relics including huts and bridges. As well as amazing rock formations. There are hundreds of species of flowers to admire as you make your way along this route. Make sure to bring your water bottle or two and some snacks to enjoy as your...

This is a beautiful walk exploring part of the John Forrest National Park. One of the oldest conservation areas and Western Australia's first national parks. A popular loop that adds in a side trip to the falls. The track is wide and flat most of the way. Until you turn off the Hovea Falls, which has some short steep sections and slippery surfaces. Best done in Spring to see the wildflowers that the walk takes its name from. Or in Winter and Springtime When water is flowing it cascades...

This is an enjoyable day walk through the John Forrest National Park - a popular day-trip spot located not too far from Perth. John Forrest National Park is Western Australia's first national parks. This loop starts at the Heritage Trail trailhead. It also links in EagleView Track, Wildflower Walk plus an unnamed track that is rarely used. A good way to see a lot of the park and stray from the well-trodden paths. There are many other trails in this area to explore that are open to walkers...

This is a nice scenic trail through the John Forrest National Park in south west Western Australia. This out and back loop begins and ends from the Swan View Train Station in the eastern Perth suburb of Swanview. The trail itself features a godo range of diverse landscapes, highlights include: - Eagle View Lookout - Rocky Pool - Swan Tunnel (longest railway tunnel in Western Australia)

Firstly walking along the Railway heritage trail. You can choose to go through the tunnel if you like. The across at the bridge and head on a trail up to eagle view. Lovely spot yo have a rest and some lunch and enjoy the view to the city. Then head down hill on a slightly rougher trail, some parts are a bit eroded and there and sections with ants but nothing too dramatic. Trail heads down to rocky pool the back the carpark walking parallel with the road.

This is one of the longer walks that stays within John Forrest National Park, which is one of the oldest conservation areas and Western Australia's first national parks. This loop starts at the Heritage Trail trailhead and is a nice mix of easy to harder trails in one. It also links together Railway Reserves Heritage North Trail and Eagle View Track. A good way to see a lot of the park in a day walk with some great vantage points for views like Red Hill and Eagle View Lookout. There are...

The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail is a scenic rail trail that follows the old Eastern Railway through the beautiful Perth Hills. The old railway was a critical piece of infrastructure that connected towns and made goods transportation and people movement possible in and around Mundaring Shire in the late 1800s. The railway line closed in 1966, but there are still remnants of its existence along the trail. Most notably the wide dirt trails, bridges, and old platforms. Running along where...

The Little Eagle Walk Trail was developed as a realignment of a previous track in John Forrest National Park (Christmas Tree Creek Track) and now offers a spectacular loop that still showcases some of the best parts of the park. The track is well signed when you travel clockwise (recommended) and takes you through Wandoo Woodlands and rugged valleys, with quintessential views throughout. Visit in springtime for the best wildflower displays!