Lesmurdie Brook Loop

Starting from Lesmurdie Falls Car Park off Falls Road, Forrestfield, this circuit track effortlessly traces the course of Lesmurdie Brook, crossing it 4 times along the way. Lesmurdie Brook Loop is a charming, family-friendly trail within the picturesque Mundy Regional Park. Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of the bridges and seating areas adorning the trail, offering delightful spots to witness the brook's gentle flow and cascading descent towards the breathtaking Lesmurdie Falls. Spring and winter unveil a captivating spectacle, with abundant water flow and a vibrant array of wildflowers decorating the landscape. The area also boasts ample amenities, including a spacious car park, shaded picnic tables, and accessible toilet facilities. Let us begin by acknowledging the Whadjuk people, 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	(-31.9959335,116.0338888)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tonkin Highway, 4, Wattle Grove. Turn on to Welshpool Road East, 8 then drive for 4.4 km Turn sharp left onto Gladys Road and drive for another 460 m Turn left onto George Road and drive for another 980 m Turn left onto Ford Road and drive for another 255 m Turn right onto Nelson Crescent and drive for another 270 m Turn slight right onto Nelson Crescent and drive for another 730 m Turn left onto Falls Road and drive for another 280 m Turn right and drive for another 15 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 15 m turn left.
	After another 25 m turn right. After another 30 m veer right. After another 30 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right). After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 115 m continue straight. After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 15 m turn sharp right.
	After another 25 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m turn right. After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m continue straight. After another 9 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route, cutting the journey short nearly by half. To take the alternate route continue straight here. Details below. After another 60 m turn left. After another 20 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an alternate route. Another alternate route that cuts the journey short by around 20%. To take the alternate route turn right here. Details below. After another 180 m turn left. After another 125 m come to the viewpoint (9 m on your right).
	After another 70 m (from the Falls Road) turn sharp right.
	The alternate route finishes here. Continue straight to rejoin the main route at the 1.2 km waypoint. Details below. After another 160 m veer left.
	The alternate route finishes here. Veer right to rejoin the main route at the 1.3 km waypoint. Details below. After another 135 m turn sharp left.
	After another 125 m turn left. After another 45 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m veer left. After another 65 m continue straight. After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m turn sharp left. After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m veer left. After another 30 m turn left. After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 15 m come to the end.

An alternate route, cutting the journey short nearly by half.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 9 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 5 m turn left.
	After another 15 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Another alternate route that cuts the journey short by around 20%.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 15 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lesmurdie Brook Loop

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2 km
Time	40 min to 1 h

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

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 95 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	95 m	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
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  Wednesday 15 January
  
  32°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h turning south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon then tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:10am to 4:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]
  
  Thursday 16 January
  
  17°C → 41°C
  Wind easing. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 40 km/h tending northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then tending south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 37 to 42.
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  19°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming westerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then tending southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 20 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  13°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  15°C → 36°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  21°C → 41°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  23°C → 41°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
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