Island Pool Walk Trail is a 2km, grade 3 hike located in Lane Poole Reserve, Western Australia. The hike should take around 1.25 hours to complete.
Hike overview
Nestled on the banks of the eastern side of the Murray River, Island Pool is a pretty spot to spend a day and is one of the more relaxing Dwellingup walking trails. The Island Pool walking 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. No camping is allowed and the site is not suitable for large groups.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 271 m
Min elevation: 159 m
Total climbing: 121 m
Total descent: -121 m
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Getting there
Top car park at Island Pool, River Rd, Lane Pool Reserve which is 120km (2 hours) south of 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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Gear to consider
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Acknowledgement of Country
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