BushwalkBushwalk
3 h 15 min to 6 h
| Start | At the intersection of Mount Herbert Lookout Walk & Mount Herbert (-21.3265463,117.2157494) |
| Mode | Car |
| Directions | From , Cooya Pooya. |
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At the intersection of Mount Herbert Lookout Walk & Mount Herbert Start heading along Mount Herbert Lookout Walk (a walking track).
After 155 m find the "Mount Herbert" (on your right).
Mount Herbert is one of the highest points in the Chichester Range, providing expansive views over the range and plain below. The summit is marked with a short but wide cairn, a bench to enjoy the views from and a lovely series of wildflowers. From the summit, a rough trail runs off to the west and steeply descends to the Mount Herbert car park. Mount Herbert is not much of a mountain, and its summit can be conquered in mere minutes. Nevertheless, the view from the top is excellent and shows the way that the Roeburne-Wittenoom Road winds through the countryside as its heads towards Python Pool.
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After another 255 m (at the intersection of Camel Trail & Mount Herbert Lookout Walk) turn left, to head along Camel Trail.
After another 2 km find the "McKenzie Spring" (15 m on your left).
This was once a watering hole for camel and bullock teams. There is a spacious rock pool at the bottom of the waterfall. The said waterfall is a small one but flows fiercely in the wet season. The spring is located near a pool surrounded by large trees upstream. This same watercourse runs all the way to Python Pool, bringing the summer rain that makes the falls flow. During the dry season, the water flow slows down to a mere trickle, making the water in the pool excessively algal and not particularly attractive for a swim.
After another 400 m find the "Stone Culvert" (7 m on your right).
An information plaque bearing the symbol of the Australian Bicentenary provides information about an old stone culvert that the trail crosses and notes the construction quality. The road was benched into the hillside, and sumps were dug or blasted, and water diverted into culverts to prevent erosion.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the Phyton Pool for a nice dip. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 15.1 km |
| Time | 3 h 15 min to 6 h |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| 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) |
Toilet: There is one 7.6 km from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Find the Mount Herbert Trailhead at the start.
After another 8 m come to the "Mount Herbert Lookout" (on your left).
About 45 m past the end is a picnic table.
After another 105 m come to "Python Pool".
