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Eagle View Trail is a 14km, grade 3 hike in John Forrest National Park, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 5 hours to complete.

Length: 14km

Duration: 5 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Circuit

Start: Rangers Office

End: Rangers Office

Location: John Forrest National Park

State: Western Australia

Nearby town: Perth

From state capital: 28km

Latitude: -31.882933

Longitude: 116.0924

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Hike Overview

The Eagle View Trail is a 14 kilometre circuit that leads you to several of John Forrest National Park's less explored destinations. The trail sees you traverse a series of gentle hills with fantastic views of the city. This is a walk that you can enjoy no matter what age you are. It's also more challenging than other trails in the park, but your efforts are well rewarded.

Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

Tips

Bring sufficient water, it can get very hot in summer. Be sensible and allow plenty of time for the hike which, depending on your level of fitness, will take from about four-and-a-half to seven hours. This also depends on your interest in your surroundings as you go along.

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Eagle View Trail Walk (14km)

Total distance: 13867 m
Max elevation: 267 m
Min elevation: 63 m
Total climbing: 449 m
Total descent: -444 m

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Trail Location (trailhead)

Getting there

Eagle View Trail Walk (14km)

Head east along Great Eastern Hwy. Turn north into John Forrest National Park. The trail head sign is just on the other side of the brook about 100 metres from the registration point. Simply head down and over the bridge across Jane Brook directly north of the ranger's office. Originally the trail was designed to be walked in a clockwise direction, but was found to be equally pleasant if walked anti-clockwise. Choose which direction you will take at the trail head sign.

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About the region

John Forrest National Park is a national park in the Darling Scarp, 24 km east of Perth, Western Australia. Proclaimed as a national park in November 1900, it was the first national park in Western Australia and the second in Australia after Royal National Park.

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Gear to consider

What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.

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