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Len Otte Nature Trail is a 1km, grade 3 hike in Cape Arid National Park, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 45 minutes to complete.

Length: 1km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Circuit

Start: Thomas River Road

End: Thomas River Road

Location: Cape Arid National Park

State: Western Australia

Nearby town: Boyatup

From state capital: 125km

Latitude: -33.84907441

Longitude: 123.0122139

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Len Otte Nature trail is a moderately easy one kilometre loop walk in Cape Arid National Park. This nature trail was designed and established in 1979 by Len Otte, the first resident ranger at Cape Arid National park. It was the first nature trail in any Western Australian national park and following his unexpected death, was dedicated as a fitting tribute to Len's achievements and life at the park.

The walk winds through woodlands and thickets up Belinup Hill (66 metres), showcasing the tremendous variety of plants in the area. Enjoy seasonal displays of yellow hibbertia, scarlet honeymyrtle and the golden southern plains banksia. There are also views across coastal heathland to Thomas River and Yokinup Bay. Walk trail surface consists of natural pavements made up of rock material including exposed granite and gravel. Sections of the walk were burnt by wildfire in November 2015.

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.

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Start Point: Cape Arid National Park, 125km (1.5 hours) east of Esperance, Thomas River Road

End Point: Cape Arid National Park, 125km (1.5 hours) east of Esperance, Thomas River Road

Region: Cape Arid National Park, Golden Outback

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About the region

Cape Arid National Park is a wildly beautiful and biodiverse area. Coastal sandheaths, mallee and low granite hills extend inland to Mount Ragged after which the vegetation is transformed into woodlands dominated by saltbush and bluebush. The jagged Russell Range, which rises to its highest point at Tower Peak (almost 600m), comprises ancient uplifted quartzite that has the same origins as the Barrens Range in Fitzgerald River National Park.

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