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National Park Falls – Forest Trail Near Mount Helena loop from Swan View

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National Park Falls – Forest Trail Near Mount Helena loop from Swan View

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National Park Falls – Forest Trail Near Mount Helena loop from Swan View

04:19

46.7km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

John Forrest National Park

Leschenaultia Conservation Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

Railway Reserves Heritage Trail

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The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail follows a former rail line through the Perth Hills, with long, mostly level sections that are easy to walk or cycle. You’ll pass through forest, …

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2.97 km

National Park Falls

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National Park Falls is a small waterfall in John Forrest National Park, best visited after rain when the flow is strongest. The setting is quiet, surrounded by bushland and rock ledges where water runs through the valley.

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4.94 km

Hovea Falls

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Hovea Falls are nestled on the eastern edge of John Forrest National Park. The waterfalls are small and flowing over smooth granite rocks with moss on them. It is a seasonal fall, best seen from June through October.

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9.14 km

The Parky Pitstop General Store

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A nice little general store that makes for a great "Pitstop" whilst cycling through on the Heritage Trail or otherwise.

There's a pub just down the road too!

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16.0 km

Sawyers Valley Rest Area

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16.0 km

Bench on Sawyers Road

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Nice bench for the slackers to catch their breath 😂

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16.2 km

Forest Trail Near Mount Helena

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41.9 km

Scenic viewpoint in John Forrest National Park

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46.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

10.6 km

1.55 km

1.29 km

1.17 km

363 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

2.89 km

1.20 km

658 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

17°C

6°C

0 %

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National Park Falls – Forest Trail Near Mount Helena loop from Swan View

Railway Reserves Heritage Trail

National Park Falls

Hovea Falls

The Parky Pitstop General Store

Sawyers Valley Rest Area

Bench on Sawyers Road

Forest Trail Near Mount Helena

Scenic viewpoint in John Forrest National Park

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