Things to Do in John Forrest National Park

John Forrest National Park provides opportunities for hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and gravel biking. The park contains 63 routes for these activities, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 1,800 visitors.

Popular hiking trails include the Bells Rapids River and Goat Walk Circuit, a 2.3-mile (3.7 km) easy route, and the Rocky Pool Trail loop, an easy 3.1-mile (5 km) trail. The Railway Reserve Heritage Trail & Swan View Tunnel is a moderate 5-mile (8 km) option. More hiking options are available in the Hiking in John Forrest National Park guide.

Yes, John Forrest National Park offers several easy trails suitable for families. Examples include the Bells Rapids River and Goat Walk Circuit and the Rocky Pool Trail loop. For more options, consult the Easy hikes in John Forrest National Park guide.

The park is known for its seasonal waterfalls, Hovea Falls and National Park Falls, which flow after rainfall. Other features include jarrah forest, granite outcrops, and views over the Swan Coastal Plain. The historic Swan View Tunnel, part of the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, is also a notable landmark.

Touring cyclists can explore routes like the Forest Trail Near Mount Helena – National Park Falls loop from Swan View, a moderate 25.7-mile (41.5 km) route. The park also features sections of the historic Railway Reserves Heritage Trail. Additional routes are detailed in the Cycling in John Forrest National Park guide.

John Forrest National Park offers mountain biking trails, such as the Mundaring Sculpture Park loop from Swan View, a moderate 25.9-mile (41.7 km) route. Another option is the Mountainbike loop from Swan View, a moderate 13.6-mile (21.9 km) trail. More information is available in the MTB Trails in John Forrest National Park guide.

The park's waterfalls, Hovea Falls and National Park Falls, flow most spectacularly during winter and spring after rainfall. Spring also brings vibrant displays of wildflowers throughout the park, making these seasons particularly scenic for a visit.

John Forrest National Park is a popular destination on komoot, with 63 routes available. These routes have been explored by more than 1,800 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Komoot offers several guides for the park, including Easy hikes in John Forrest National Park, MTB Trails in John Forrest National Park, and Cycling in John Forrest National Park. Guides are also available for hiking, running, road cycling, and gravel biking.

Official information for John Forrest National Park is available on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions website. The main contact number for the park and the Mundaring Parks and Wildlife Office is +61 8 9290 6100.

Yes, the park features several jogging routes. Examples include the Red Hill – National Park Falls loop from Red Hill, a difficult 12.8-mile (20.6 km) route, and the Hovea Falls loop from John Forrest National Park, a moderate 8.1-mile (13.1 km) trail. More options are listed in the Running Trails in John Forrest National Park guide.

John Forrest National Park features diverse terrain, including jarrah forest, granite outcrops, and areas around Jane Brook. Trails can range from relatively flat, old railway lines to more undulating paths with elevation changes, especially on longer routes.

Road cycling routes are available, such as the Café in South Perth – Perth Water Bike Trail loop from Swan View, a moderate 36.9-mile (59.5 km) route. The park's proximity to Perth allows for longer road cycling tours. Consult the Road Cycling Routes in John Forrest National Park guide for more details.