Trail Type: Bush Walk

Gorge Rim Walk, Dales Gorge

Type: Bush Walk | Region: North West | Difficulty: Moderate

The Gorge Rim Walk follows the rim of Dales Gorge, in Karijini National Park which is a bushwalker’s delight. The track goes between the vertigo inducing views of Circular Pool Lookout to the beginning of the Fortescue Falls track.

Read More…

Trail Details

Time and/or Distance

1.5 hours. Distance is 2km return

Access to the Trail

Air and road to Tom Price. Roads to Gorge may be closed after heavy rain. Check conditions before travelling

Best Time of the Year

June to August

Facilities

Assisted wheelchair access to Circular Pool lookout

  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet

Fees

Entry fee to Karijini National Park

Difficulty

Moderate (moderate level of fitness and experience required)

What to Pack

Take at least 3 litres of water per person
Group B items required.

  • Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
  • Binoculars and camera (optional)
  • Map or guide book where suggested
  • Snacks and/or lunch depending on length of trail
  • Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
  • Spray bottle of methylated spirits to spray boots and tyres in disease risk areas
  • First Aid kit

Hazards

Stand back from edge of cliffs

Prohibited

No pets

Trail Contact

Karijini National Park Visitor Centre
Tel: +61 (0)8 9189 8121
Web: http://www.dec.wa.gov.au

Disclaimer

Please be sure to read our full Disclaimer relating to information provided on the TopTrailsWA website.

Trail KML Download

Trail Start

Starting Point

Fortescue Falls car park, Dales Gorge, Karijini National Park. 105km from Tom Price, which is 1500km (16 hours) north of Perth

Geo location

-22.6513903, 118.3929417