Forest Path is a 600m, grade 1 hike located in Crooked Brook Forest, Western Australia. The hike should take around 30 minutes to complete.
Hike overview
The Forest Path at Crooked Brook is a hidden jewel for those with limited mobility, providing easy access to an area of natural bushland in Dardanup, near Bunbury. The path features interpretive signage about the flora and fauna and plenty of bench seats.
Forest Path, is a simple, well thought out concrete loop trail that circumnavigates Crooked Brook. The trail is particularly pretty in spring when the wildflowers are blooming and is accessible in the wet. The covered shelter has picnic tables accessible for wheel chairs. Other trails in the conservation park include the 10 kilometre Marri Walk, 3 kilometre Wildflower Walk and the 1.5 kilometre Jarrah Walk. The Jarrah and Wildflower circuits are more rugged trails showcasing spectacular wildflowers in Spring. Winter and Spring rains also feed the Brook making it an impressive sight. When viewing the trails on the map - the small loop is the Forest Path, the larger loop is the Wildflower Walk (part of which is shared by the Munda Biddi Trail).
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Tips
Start Point: Crooked Brook car park, Crooked Brook Conservation Park, 25km from Bunbury, which is 185km (2 hours) south of Perth
End Point: Crooked Brook car park, Crooked Brook Conservation Park, 25km from Bunbury, which is 185km (2 hours) south of Perth
Region: Crooked Brook, South West
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Getting there
To visit Crooked Brook Forest, follow the sign post one kilometre from Dardanup on the Dardanup/Boyanup Road.
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About the region
Crooked Brook Forest is an area of jarrah forest located in the Ferguson Valley €“ 25km from the centre of Bunbury and 7km from Dardanup off Crooked Brook Road. Nurtured by a proud group of local volunteers, Crooked Brook Forest is promoted as a 'Forest for all People' with facilities provided to ensure it is accessible to all. Take in magnificent views on foot, by wheelchair, car or bus. Explore walk trails, enjoy a picnic by the billabong, see the wildflowers and try to spot some of the abundant but shy local wildlife.
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Gear to consider
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.