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Balingup to Donnelly River
Length - 56km
Campsites - 2
Time - 2-3 days
Date Hiked - September 2018
Moving into the transitional zone between the Jarrah and Karri forest, this section has a lot of variety on offer. While the campsite at Blackwood is a shadow of its former self after the 2013 Southampton bushfires, it still offers sunset views that rival some of the campsites in the Darling Range. As you move further towards Donnelly River you will notice the forest start to change as the magic of the Karri forest takes hold. Finishing at the picturesque village of Donnelly River, enjoy a rest amongst the tall trees and makes friends with the local wildlife.
Length - 17.4km
Time - 4-7 hours
Vertical Climb - 536m
Shelter Style - Deep South
Highlights - Blackwood Valley, Farmland
Length - 18km
Time - 4-7 hours
Vertical Climb - 521m
Shelter Style - Standard
Highlights - Millstream, Blackwood River
Length - 20.5km
Time - 4-7 hours
Vertical Climb - 407m
Shelter Style - Track Town
Highlights - Karri Forest, Donnelly River
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