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Walk trail classification
Class 1
Well defined walk trail with a firm, even
surface and no steep sections or steps. Suitable
for all levels of experience and fitness.
Class 2
Easy, well defined trail with a firm
surface. May include gentle hill sections and
occasional steps. Suitable for all levels of
experience and fitness but may present difficulties for
people with mobility impairments.
Class 3
Moderate trail with clear directional
signage. You may encounter minor natural
hazards such as short, steep sections, steps,
shallow water crossings, and unstable or slippery surfaces.
A good level of fitness is recommended.
Class 4
Limited directional signage and difficult
sections. You may encounter natural hazards
such as long steep sections, water crossings, and
unstable or slippery surfaces. A good level of fitness and
bushwalking experience is recommended.
Class 5
No directional signage and very difficult
sections. You may encounter natural hazards
such as long, steep sections and climbs, water
crossings, and frequent unstable or slippery surfaces.
Only very fit and experienced bushwalkers should attempt.
Coastal walks
Short, easy (Class 1 and 2) walks lead from car parks to
lookouts at Red Bluff, Eagle Gorge, Grandstand, Island Rock,
Pot Alley and Natural Bridge.
Beach access trails include:
Walking and hiking in the river gorge
Hawks Head
–
Class 1, 200m return
Enjoy gorge views from the picnic area and follow a short
path to a lookout over the Murchison River.
Ross Graham
–
Class 3, 700m return
This site provides the easiest access in the park to the river’s
edge, a place of shade and tranquility.
Z Bend Lookout
–
Class 3, 1.2km return
A moderately easy walk to a spectacular rock lookout
overlooking the river. Take extreme care in this gorge risk area.
Z Bend River Trail
–
Class 4, 2.6km return
This demanding hike provides river access from the Z Bend
Lookout path. Expect loose rocks, steep descents and ladder
climbs.
West Loop Lookout
–
Class 1, 500m
return
Closed for
construction works.
The Loop, Nature’s Window
–
Class 3, 800m return
Witness the switchback course of the Murchison River and
a natural rock arch that frames the upstream view.
Pot Alley Beach – Class 3, 400m return
Stepped trail from the car park down a sandstone gully to
the Pot Alley Beach.
Eagle Gorge Beach – Class 3, 1km return
Steep switchback trail down sandstone terraces to the Eagle
Gorge Beach.
Red Bluff to Beach Trail (Gaba Gaba Yina) – Class 3,
700m one-way
Hike from Red Bluff Beach to the Pederick Lookout on
Red Bluff. Trail is steep in places with loose surfaces.
Mushroom Rock Nature Trail – Class 3, 3km loop
Allow one to two hours to explore this loop walk trail linking
Mushroom Rock and Rainbow Valley. Trailside signs interpret
botanical and geological features.
Bigurda Trail – Class 3, 8km one way
Allow three hours to hike from Eagle Gorge to Natural
Bridge. Parts of this trail are rocky and sandy with loose and
uneven surfaces. Shorter routes are available by joining the
trail at Island Rock or Grandstand.
Left
The Loop, Kalbarri National Park.
Longer gorge hikes
The Loop Trail
–
Class 4, 8km loop
This hike begins and ends at Nature’s Window and takes three
to four hours. The difficulty is moderate to challenging with
steep sections and uneven surfaces.
Four Ways Trail (Idinggada Yina)
–
Class 4, 6km return
Starting at Z Bend, this challenging hike descends to the river
at a place known as Four Ways and is much more difficult on
the return journey. Interesting scenery, geology and landforms
feature on the hike.
River gorge hikes
–
Class 5
Allow four days of intense hiking to cover the 38km route
through the gorge from Ross Graham Lookout to The Loop.
There are no marked trails and river crossings will be necessary.
Two-day gorge hikes may be made from Ross Graham Lookout
to Z Bend or from Z Bend to The Loop. More information should
be obtained from the park office before making these hikes.
Overnight hikers: please note
• Due to the hazardous terrain, groups undertaking
overnight hikes should consist of at least five
experienced people. This is the smallest group
considered self-sufficient in an emergency.
Heat stroke can kill
Summer temperatures are
extremely hot, particularly in the river gorge. Wear a hat
and loose protective clothes. Drink three to four litres of
water per day when walking. Walk in the cooler times of the day.
• Overnight groups must register at the ranger station
before making the trip.
• All rubbish must be carried out of the gorge.

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