A few years ago we hiked Kitty’s Gorge Trail which takes in the top part of Stacey's Track. It was so pretty we decided to come back to hike this 1.9km loop trail when we were in Jarrahdale exploring some of it's many trails. This trail is so pretty with lush undergrowth and towering trees. The light filters through the canopy making it all the more magical even in the middle of the day. We passed the magnificent jarrah tree and then went on to the massive marri tree which

On arrival at Langford Park in Jarrahdale the car park was quiet with just a few mountain bikers unloading their bikes. With map in hand (purchased from the Jarrahdale Heritage Society website) we headed to the information bay to read up about the site’s history as a bauxite mine in the early 1960’s and then for timber felling. My first impression of the forest was that there had been a planned burn through here as there is a complete lack of understory with the rows of black

Jarrahdale, one of our oldest settlements, is a small historic town nestled in the Darling Range 45 kms south of Perth. Surrounded by national parks and bush reserves Jarrahdale was once prime jarrah milling country and much of the town heritage reflects this. Jarrahdale's forests, parks, rivers, orchards and vineyards offer a great escape in nature away from modern city life. It's National Trust listed heritage gives you glimpses of a bygone country life. Driving in along