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Echidna Trail loop

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Western Australia

Echidna Trail loop

Moderate

5.0

(15)

hikers

Echidna Trail loop

03:16

11.0km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Walyunga National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.76 km

Syd's Rapids

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Syd’s Rapids are a section of the Swan/Avon River known for turbulent whitewater, usually in winter between the months of June and August when the river is flowing the strongest. In summer, the rapids turn to calm pools of water.

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3.57 km

View of Prospector Rail Line

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This viewpoint looks down on the Avon Valley, Avon River, and Prospector Rail Line. You can sometimes see trains passing below from the Perth Hills, while the passengers get to enjoy train views that cannot be seen via car.

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7.09 km

View of Perth City

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This point on the Echidna Trail gives views of the Swan Coastal Plain and Perth City in the distance. The Echidna Trail is on the original land of the Wajuk …

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

Surfaces

7.02 km

3.54 km

410 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

22°C

13°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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