Camel Trail

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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 At the intersection of Mount Herbert Lookout Walk & Mount Herbert (-21.3265463,117.2157494)
Mode Car
Directions From , Cooya Pooya.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Mount Herbert Lookout Walk & Mount Herbert Start heading along Mount Herbert Lookout Walk (a walking track). Find the Mount Herbert Trailhead at the start. After 155 m find the "Mount Herbert" (on your right). Mount Herbert Mount Herbert is one of the highest points in the Chichester Range, providing expansive views over the range and plain below. The summit is marked with a short but wide cairn, a bench to enjoy the views from and a lovely series of wildflowers. From the summit, a rough trail runs off to the west and steeply descends to the Mount Herbert car park. Mount Herbert is not much of a mountain, and its summit can be conquered in mere minutes. Nevertheless, the view from the top is excellent and shows the way that the Roeburne-Wittenoom Road winds through the countryside as its heads towards Python Pool. After another 8 m come to the "Mount Herbert Lookout" (on your left).
	After another 255 m (at the intersection of Camel Trail & Mount Herbert Lookout Walk) turn left, to head along Camel Trail. After another 2 km find the "McKenzie Spring" (15 m on your left). McKenzie Spring This was once a watering hole for camel and bullock teams. There is a spacious rock pool at the bottom of the waterfall. The said waterfall is a small one but flows fiercely in the wet season. The spring is located near a pool surrounded by large trees upstream. This same watercourse runs all the way to Python Pool, bringing the summer rain that makes the falls flow. During the dry season, the water flow slows down to a mere trickle, making the water in the pool excessively algal and not particularly attractive for a swim. After another 4 km come to the viewpoint (5 m on your right). After another 400 m find the "Stone Culvert" (7 m on your right). Stone Culvert An information plaque bearing the symbol of the Australian Bicentenary provides information about an old stone culvert that the trail crosses and notes the construction quality. The road was benched into the hillside, and sumps were dug or blasted, and water diverted into culverts to prevent erosion.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the Phyton Pool for a nice dip. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 720 m veer right. After another 90 m come to a toilet. About 15 m past the end is "Python Pool Car Park". About 45 m past the end is a picnic table.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 7.6 km to get back to the start.

Side trip to the Phyton Pool for a nice dip.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 105 m come to "Python Pool". Python Pool Python Pool is a beautiful seasonal freshwater pool surrounded by sheer red rock walls, and is a great place to enjoy whether you are stopping by to admire the scenery or staying a little longer for a swim. The day-use area is only a couple of hundred metres from the pool and has picnic tables, BBQ's and toilet facilities. The short trail to Python Pool takes you into the gorge, revealing the spectacular pool with the rugged red cliffs behind it. An ephemeral waterfall flows through the split in the middle of the rocks during the wet summer season. Although the waterhole is seasonal, it usually has water all year round. During the dry season when there is little water flow, Python Pool can suffer from algae blooms. During the wet season, you need to be careful of debris and strong currents after rain.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 105 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start.

After another 105 m come to "Python Pool".

Python Pool

Python Pool is a beautiful seasonal freshwater pool surrounded by sheer red rock walls, and is a great place to enjoy whether you are stopping by to admire the scenery or staying a little longer for a swim. The day-use area is only a couple of hundred metres from the pool and has picnic tables, BBQ's and toilet facilities. The short trail to Python Pool takes you into the gorge, revealing the spectacular pool with the rugged red cliffs behind it. An ephemeral waterfall flows through the split in the middle of the rocks during the wet summer season. Although the waterhole is seasonal, it usually has water all year round. During the dry season when there is little water flow, Python Pool can suffer from algae blooms. During the wet season, you need to be careful of debris and strong currents after rain.

The end.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 105 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Camel Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	15.1 km
Time	3 h 15 min to 6 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 7.6 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	7.6 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Roebourne Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  36°C
  Wind easing. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 30 to 45 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 30 to 36.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 3:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  22°C → 35°C
  Windy. Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming easterly 30 to 45 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 35.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  21°C → 35°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending easterly 25 to 40 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 35.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  19°C → 34°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h tending east to northeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 35.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  18°C → 34°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  19°C → 35°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  19°C → 37°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- 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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