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Lower Helena Pipehead Dam – Rocky Pool loop from Kalamunda National Park

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Lower Helena Pipehead Dam – Rocky Pool loop from Kalamunda National Park

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Lower Helena Pipehead Dam – Rocky Pool loop from Kalamunda National Park

04:28

15.6km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gooseberry Hill National Park

Beelu National Park

Kalamunda National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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790 m

Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus

Highlight • Trail

The Bibbulmun Track northern terminus marks the official beginning of one of Australia’s great long-distance walks, stretching about one thousand kilometres from Kalamunda to Albany on Western Australia’s south coast. …

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8.00 km

Helena Valley Road Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

Helena Valley Road trailhead has a gate so vehicles can't drive up onto the trail, and no official parking, but a few pullouts along the road and room for just a few cars by the gate.

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8.60 km

Helena River Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This wide track takes you through dense bushland with views over the Helen River and the Lower Helena Dam. There are many trails in the area and mobile service can …

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10.0 km

Lower Helena Pipehead Dam

Highlight • Structure

Originally built in the 1970s, this dam and pipeline are an important part of the Goldfields Water Supply. The Helena River Walk passes above the dam with short spur trails providing access to the water.

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12.4 km

Rocky Pool

Highlight • River

As you would imagine from the name there is a natural pool in the rocks as the creek spills over the boulders. It's the perfect place to rest and go for a cool down swim before continuing on your hike.

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12.9 km

Wildflowers in Kalamunda National Park

Highlight • Natural

Sign onto small trail

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15.1 km

Bibbulmun Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Bibbulmun Track winds through jarrah and marri forest beside Piesse Brook on the way to Rocky Pools in Kalamunda National Park. Narrow dirt trail, rocky creek …

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

2.15 km

1.23 km

608 m

383 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

4.16 km

2.58 km

2.52 km

1.74 km

315 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Lower Helena Pipehead Dam – Rocky Pool loop from Kalamunda National Park

Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus

Helena Valley Road Trailhead

Helena River Walk

Lower Helena Pipehead Dam

Rocky Pool

Wildflowers in Kalamunda National Park

Bibbulmun Track

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