Towering
Trees
Much like the name suggests, this scenic ride winds you through the magnificent Southern Forests of WA, full of towering Karri, Marri, and Jarrah trees, interspersed with lush paddocks and beautiful views. While this route can be completed over one day, we recommend riders take their time to experience all that the region has to offer along the way, with two shorter ride routes.
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Towering Trees Day 1
This route is an more difficult 2.5-3.5 hour ride on bitumen and gravel surfaces suitable for intermediate Adventure Bike Riders
- Classification: More Difficult trail sections suitable for riders of intermediate skill level and above. Riders may encounter some rutted, narrow, loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections and some smaller obstacles.
- Distance: 131km
- Ride Time: 2.5-3.5 hours
- Surface: 80% gravel, 20% bitumen
- Fuel Locations: Manjimup, Northcliffe (variable hours)
- Food: Manjimup, Northcliffe (variable hours)
- Points of Interest: St Thomas Church, Fire watch tower, Snake Gully lookout, Big Tree Grove, and Northcliffe town centre
- Watch out for: wildlife; loose gravel at intersections
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Towering Trees Day 2
This is more difficult 2.5-3.5 hour ride depending on how long you spend at the points of interest along the way. It has an old Rail Bridge which makes for great photos and the Cascades which requires turning off the main Route. Also along the way is the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree and the Heartbreak Trail which is a one-way loop. Carey Road has great twisting roads and good elevation with nice views.
If stopping at Cascades fees apply ($10 Per Bike) or Parks pass required. Pay station available at Cascades car park.
- Classification: More Difficult trail sections suitable for riders of intermediate skill level and above. Riders may encounter some rutted, narrow, loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections and some smaller obstacles.
- Distance: 180km
- Ride Time: 3-4 hours
- Surface: 80% gravel, 20% bitumen
- Fuel Locations: Manjimup, Northcliffe (variable hours), Pemberton
- Food: Manjimup, Northcliffe (variable hours), Pemberton
- Points of Interest: Old Rail Bridge at the Cascades, Carey road for twists, turns & nice views, Deanmill townsite, Heartbreak Trail for camping. *if stopping at Cascades, please note that fees apply or Parks Pass apply. Pay station is available.
- Watch out for: wildlife; loose gravel at intersections
PROPOSED ROUTE: CURRENTLY UNDERGOING COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS
Get your gpx file of Towering Trees Part 2 once we have completed the Community Information Sessions by subscribing to the wait list here.
Towering Trees Full Loop
For those riders wanting a full day ride, Day 1 and 2 of Towering Trees can be combined together and will take around 5-7 hours depending on road and weather conditions and how much time you take to enjoy the scenery and points of interest.
A video of the ride in full can be found HERE and encompass what Day 1 and 2 have listed above.
For where to stay and what to do along this route, check out Northcliffe and Windy Harbour under Our Towns.