In the first of several hikes from a recent vacation in Western Australia, Richard tries to coax his kids into a 7km nature walk in the gum forests of the Perth hills.
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Jarrahdale Heritage Society: www.jarrahdale.com/
The Trail
Jarrahdale is the starting point for several hikes and a nice town to boot, but you can also start your hike from the Serpentine end.
The hike we did is part of the 7km Kitty’s Gorge Trail - a one way track that leads through the gorge to Serpentine Falls, although we cut it short and looped back, ending up just shy of 5km.
There are many other tracks and paths (official and unofficial) so you can tailor your hike to your own needs.
The official paths are well marked and easy to follow, while the terrain is not too tough and suitable for the whole family. Running shoes are also fine.
Travel Logistics
Jarrahdale is around 50km from Perth city centre as the crow flies which will take you around 45 minutes by car.
Public transport is also available, the most convenient option being to take the train to Armadale and then the 253 bus to Jarrahdale. But be warned there are only four buses per day so plan carefully if travelling by bus as taxis can be very expensive.
Drone
There are no known restrictions on the use of drones in the Jarrahdale and Serpentine region.
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