Carinyah Circuit

Starting from the car park on Brookton Highway, Karragullen, this walk takes you on a circuit along Kangaroo Gulley and Stone Creek via the Carinyah Trail. The Carinyah Circuit is a moderately easy loop that joins the epic and adventurous Munda Biddi Trail. Here you can walk or cycle along Kangaroo Gulley amidst jarrah and marri forest with granite outcrops and an understory of balga and banksia. The Carinyah Circuit consists mainly of wide 4WD tracks with a generally firm surface, and for around half its length is shared with the Munda Biddi Trail. The loop is clearly signposted and can be done in either direction. The gradient is mostly gently undulating with a few steeper sections and very few natural obstacles or technical trail features. Keep an eye out for loose dust and gravel as it gets pretty dry over the summer months. The trail is a shared by walkers and cyclists, so consideration has to be taken for other users. 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	(-32.1189523,116.1540027)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Albany Highway, 30 Turn on to Brookton Highway, 40 then drive for 16.5 km Turn left and drive for another 7 m

Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Brookton Highway (4.06km southeast of intersection with Canning Road), head along the wide dirt trail into the forest, moving away from the road. Follow the road as it veers right then meanders along Kangaroo Gully (to the left). 2.07km into the walk, keep right at the 3-way intersection to continue along the Carinyah Circuit (counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Munda Biddi Trail & Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail) turn left, to head along Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail. After another 130 m continue straight, to head along Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail. After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail. After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail. After another 130 m continue straight.
	After another 830 m turn right. After another 1.1 km continue straight. After another 120 m continue straight. After another 450 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 640 m continue straight. After another 290 m continue straight. After another 250 m continue straight. After another 890 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 40 m continue straight.
	After another 100 m veer left. After another 680 m continue straight.
	After another 450 m continue straight.
	After another 115 m veer right. After another 25 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Dale Road. Details below. After another 1.1 km continue straight. After another 360 m continue straight.
	After another 970 m turn left. After another 650 m head through/around the gate. After another 145 m pass the toilet (95 m on your left). After another 35 m find the "Carinyah Campsite" (95 m on your left). Carinyah Campsite Carinyah Campsite The Carinyah Campsite serves as an overnight camping spot on the Munda Biddi Trail and is a great place to stop and rest halfway around the circuit. The campsite offers a basic unenclosed shelter, tables, toilets, bike racks and an untreated water tank. + - The Carinyah Campsite serves as an overnight camping spot on the Munda Biddi Trail and is a great place to stop and rest halfway around the circuit. The campsite offers a basic unenclosed shelter, tables, toilets, bike racks and an untreated water tank. Continue straight.
	After another 410 m continue straight. After another 1.1 km head through/around the gate. After another 45 m continue straight.
	After another 140 m continue straight. After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
	After another 60 m turn right, to head along Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail. After another 155 m continue straight, to head along Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail.
	After another 430 m continue straight, to head along Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail. After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail.
	After another 130 m (at the intersection of Carinya Loop - Munda Biddi Trail & Munda Biddi Trail) turn right.
	After another 1.3 km come to the end.

An alternate access point from/to Dale Road.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 110 m come to the end.

Terrain

Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Carinyah Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	15.2 km
Time	2 h to 3 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
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

Campsite: There is one 11.4 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 11.4 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	11.4 km	[toilet]
Campsite	11.4 km	Carinyah Campsite

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