Island Pool Walk Trail is a 2km, grade 3 hike located in the Lane Poole Reserve, Western Australia. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.
Hike summary
Nestled on the banks of the eastern side of the Murray River, Island Pool is a pretty spot to spend a day. The Island Pool walk trail starts from the top Car Park and is a one-hour loop through scenic jarrah forest and provides excellent views of the valley and the river below.
This walk leads up the side of the Murray River valley and provides excellent views of the valley and the river below. The seasonal appearance of wild-flowers makes this a popular trail during spring. Island Pool is a great spot for walking, picnicking, swimming and canoeing. nNo camping is allowed and the site is not suitable for large groups.
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Tips
Start Point: Top Car Park, Island Pool, Murray River
End Point: Top Car Park, Island Pool, Murray River
Region: Dwellingup, Perth
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About the region
Dwellingup is the perfect country escape just a 1.5 hours drive south from Perth. Your day trip or weekend away can be filled with a variety of great outdoor adventures from camping in the jarrah forests to bushwalking and mountain biking or canoeing on the Murray River.
You can even start your adventure in Perth, hiking the first 96 kilometres of the world-renowned Bibbulmun Track from Kalamunda or cycling the Munda Biddi mountain bike trail from Mundaring and taking in the city-to-country scenery at your own pace.
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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.