Hyden Rock Circuit

Starting from Wave Rock Caravan Park, Hyden, this walk takes you on a circuit, offering views from the Hyden Rock. The panoramic views stretch over the farmland and the salt lakes beneath and offer visitors an overall perspective of the area. The ancient geological rock formations are present and show how ancient forces have shaped the land. It is also possible to spot scurrying dragon lizards as you climb the gentle slope. The route is well marked, and there are informative signs about the area as well. The surface is flat and formed, but there are some steps besides which there are handles for support. Beware that the rocks can be highly slippery during the wet season. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-32.4422332,118.8985828)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Brookton Highway, 40, Brookton. Turn on to Howlett Street then drive for 2 km Turn left onto Kondinin Hyden Road, 40 and drive for another 60.6 km Turn left onto Lovering Road and drive for another 1 km Turn right onto Wave Rock Road and drive for another 1.1 km Turn right onto Wave Rock Road and drive for another 125 m Keep right and drive for another 35 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Wave Rock Walk. There is a toilet (about 30 m back from the start).
	After another 165 m veer left, to head along Wave Rock Walk. After another 15 m turn right, to head along Wave Rock Walk. After another 170 m continue straight, to head along Wave Rock Walk.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Wave Rock Walk & Breakers Trail) continue straight, to head along Wave Rock Walk. After another 15 m head up the metal steps (about 15 m long) After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Hyden Rock Walk. After another 55 m pass the "Hyden Rock" (70 m on your left).
	After another 670 m veer right, to head along Hyden Rock Walk. After another 80 m (at the intersection of Wave Rock Walk & Breakers Trail) continue straight, to head along Wave Rock Walk. After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Wave Rock Walk.
	After another 170 m turn left, to head along Wave Rock Walk. After another 15 m veer right, to head along Wave Rock Walk.
	After another 135 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Hyden Rock Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.6 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -28 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-28 m	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Hyden Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  10°C → 26°C
  Cloud clearing.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  11°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning northerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the southwest, slight chance elsewhere. Winds northerly 20 to 30 km/h turning northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  8°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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- Western Australia Parks Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check WA Park Alerts System for anything that may impact on your plans.

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