A Dog Friendly Hiking Guide to Perth
Some of the best hikes in the Perth area are unfortunately located within national parks so bringing your dog along isn't an option but that doesn't mean your four legged friend should miss out on the opportunity to run amok in nature.
Below is a guide to the hiking trails in Perth that you can take your furry children to for a fun day out. Click on the trail name or photos to find out more information on each trail including where to find them, maps and hiking grade.
As always please make sure you are a responsible dog owner and adhere to the Leave No Trace principles when out on the trails.
Bells Rapids
Where - Swan Valley
Length - 4.5km (Loop)
Time - 1-2 Hours
One of the more popular trails in Perth, Bells Rapids is a nice little spot along the Swan River. With a climb up into the hills above the river, there are some nice views from the top.
Bold Park
Where - City Beach
Length - 5.4km (Loop)
Time - 1-2 Hours
Nestled between the beach and the city, this protected slice of remnant bushland is home to a network of dog friendly trails providing great views of the Indian Ocean.
Ellis Brook Reserve
Where - Gosnells
Length - 5.8km (Loop)
Time - 1-2 Hours
Right at the foothills of the Darling Scarp is Ellis Brook Reserve, a great place to stretch your legs and bring your four legged friend too. Take in the sights of Sixty Foot Falls and Old Barrington Quarry.
FR Berry Reserve
Where - Gidgegannup
Length - 2.7km (Return)
Time - 1 Hour
Heading through the golden Wandoo trees of FR Berry Reserve, the 2.7km trail takes you to a stunning spot by the banks of Wooroloo Brook where you will find some big granite boulders in the water.
Jarrahdale Railway HT
Where - Jarrahdale
Length - 9.9km (Out + Loop)
Time - 2-3 Hours
A unique experience, hike alongside an old railway line that once connected Jarrahdale and Rockingham, this is a place where you can really get out and spend extended time with your best mate.
Jorgensen Park
Where - Kalamunda
Length - 2.3km (Loop)
Time - 1 Hour
Walking around the old Kalamunda Golf Course, the fairways are now replaced with doggo friendly spaces to enjoy. Enjoy a mix of open air and trails through the lovely Jarrah forest.
Kalamunda Railway HT
Where - Kalamunda
Length - 26km (Return)
Time - 5-8 Hours
The recently rejuvenated Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail is now a dual use hike and bike trail but separated in key places. Pick a section or the whole thing to enjoy, there are plenty of options.
Law Park
Where - Kings Park
Length - 3km (Loop)
Time - 1 Hour
A stones throw away from the centre of Perth in the picturesque Kings Park, the Law Walk traverses the edge of the hill and providing nice views over the Swan River and the CBD.
Len Howard Nature Trail
Where - Mandurah
Length - 1.4km (Loop)
Time - 30 Mins
A lovely little trail right on the estuary in Mandurah, the Len Howard Nature Trail is a great place to unwind, do some birdwatching and try and spot some wildflowers.
Lesmurdie Falls
Where - Lesmurdie
Length - 2.4km (Loop)
Time - 1 Hour
The best waterfall in Perth Hills, the loop trail around Lesmurdie Falls gives you several different vantage points to take in this spectacular location. Best experienced at sunset, this is a must hike place.
Lewis Road Walk
Where - Lesmurdie
Length - 4.7km (Loop)
Time - 1-2 Hours
Heading up the hill from Whistlepipe Gully ends, you hike up to some really cool views of the Swan Coastal Plain. Walk through some nice forest and enjoy the wildflowers in winter and spring.
Mundlimup Timber Trail
Where - Jarrahdale
Length - 3km (Loop)
Time - 1 Hour
Exploring the timber heritage around Jarrahdale, this loop walk close to the centre of Jarrahdale is a nice escape from the city. Take a look at old logging practices while enjoying the forest that is still left.
Noble Falls Walk Trail
Where - Gidgegannup
Length - 4km (Loop)
Time - 1-2 Hours
Another popular picnic spot near Perth, Noble Falls has a 4km loop walk that is a great way to get some fresh air. Once you're away from the crowds enjoy the surrounding forest and trickling water.
North Lake Loop
Where - Bibra Lake
Length - 3.9km (Loops)
Time - 1 Hour
Located in the southern suburbs of Perth, explore one of the northern lakes that make up a chain running north-south inland of the Indian Ocean.
Roley Pool Reserve
Where - Roleystone
Length - 4.3km (Loop)
Time - 1-2 Hours
Following the course of the Canning River as it carves through the hills of Roleystone, Roley Pool Reserve is home to a series of walk trails you can link up to have a great time out with the dogs.
Spectacles Aboriginal HT
Where - Beeliar
Length - 6.1km (Loop)
Time - 1-2 Hours
Exploring one of the inland lakes that run N-S along the Coastal Plain, there are several spots along this loop where you can get a good view over the lake to spot different birds or insects.
West Terrace Walk
Where - Kalamunda
Length - 3.6km (Loop)
Time - 1 Hour
Another of the Shire of Kalamunda walks in the Perth Hills, the West Terrace Walk takes you along a series of old vehicle tracks through some nice looking Wandoo, providing some views towards the CBD.
Whistlepipe Gully
Where - Lesmurdie
Length - 3.6km (Loop)
Time - 1 Hour
One of the most popular walks in Perth, there is a good reason why every person and their dog comes here. Exploring both sides of a babbling brook, this place is magic when the wildflowers are out.
Wireless Hill Park
Where - Ardross
Length - 1.8km (Loops)
Time - 1 Hour
A little slice of remnant bushland near Garden City, Wireless Hill is one of the best places to go in Perth to see rare orchids in spring. Enjoy the walks and soak in the nature and history of the area.
I hope you and your four legged friend have a great time enjoying the many hikes we have in Perth that everyone is welcome to visit.
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