Dick Lofthouse Circuit

Starting from Harvey Dam Amphitheatre, Harvey, this walk takes you on a circuit around Harvey Dam. You can see the panoramic view of both sides of the dam after you climb to the top, and the wildflowers that bloom in spring provides vibrant scenery. The area is tranquil, and there are spacious picnic areas. The dam is also open to fishing from September 1st to June 30th each year. There are occasional steep hills which may be hard for young children and the elderly. 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	(-33.0786083,115.9286377)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Western Highway, 20, Harvey. Turn on to Weir Road then drive for 2.4 km Turn left and drive for another 80 m Turn left and drive for another 265 m Turn left and drive for another 75 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 8 m head down the steps (about 4 m long) Veer left. After another 55 m pass the car park (35 m on your left). After another 45 m pass the picnic table (on your right). After another 15 m pass the BBQ (6 m on your right). After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 135 m long) Then pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest.
	After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 105 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the sign (on your right).
	Veer left. After another 135 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. After another 100 m head down the 58 steps (about 30 m long)
	After another 100 m continue straight. After another 700 m head through/around the gate. Then pass the car park (9 m on your left).
	Turn right.
	After another 190 m continue straight.
	After another 90 m continue straight. After another 140 m pass the car park (6 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (10 m on your left).
	After another 65 m turn left. After another 20 m pass the car park (30 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the car park (6 m on your right). After another 10 m pass a seat (9 m on your right)., has a backrest.
	After another 30 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Dick Lofthouse Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.1 km
Time	40 min to 1 h 20 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 1.9 km from the start.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 510 m apart with the largest gap of 1.5 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	300 m	[seat]
Seat	560 m	[seat]
Toilet	1.9 km	[toilet]
Seat	2 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Harvey Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  33°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning then becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 24 to 33.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 7:50am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  15°C → 33°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 31.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  14°C → 34°C
  Mostly sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 33.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  18°C → 37°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 37.
  
  Thursday 12 December
  
  21°C → 37°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 13 December
  
  21°C → 36°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Saturday 14 December
  
  18°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Western Australia Parks Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check WA Park Alerts System for anything that may impact on your plans.

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