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Length: 1.6km
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Duration: 0.5hrs
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Grade: 2
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Congelin Campground
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End: Congelin Campground
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Location: Dryandra Woodland
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 170km
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State: WA
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Latitude: -32.81959401
Longitude: 116.8880367
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Dryandra Woodland...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
This short and easy trail in the Dryandra woodland follows the old Pinjarra to Narrogin railway line that was constructed in 1925 and known as the Hotham Valley Branch (DwaRoada line).
This 1.6km loop trail is a short introduction to the area near Congelin Dam. It starts from either the Congelin Dam Picnic Area or the campground. Signs interpret many of the remaining features still visible along the line. For more information about this area see the Dryandra Woodland Network page.
About the region
Dryandra Woodland, near Narrogin, is a valuable nature conservation area featuring the largest remnant of original vegetation in the western Wheatbelt. 24 mammal, 98 bird and 41 reptile species are all known to call Dryandra home, including Western Australia’s state mammal emblem, the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus).
Getting there
Dryandra Woodland is less than two hours drive from Perth on sealed roads. Roads within the Woodland are unsealed, but accessible by all vehicles.
Tips
Start Point: Congelin Campground, Dryandra, 170km (2 hours) south east of Perth.
End Point: Congelin Campground, Dryandra, 170km (2 hours) south east of Perth.
Region: Dryandra Woodland, Golden Outback
For more information, a location map and GPS file please visit Trails WA.
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Nice area. Have you walked it?