Kalamunda / Perth Hills
Also known as: Kalamunda, Camel Farm
Perth Hills eucalypt forest, granite outcrops, seasonal creeks and ridgeline views over the Swan Coastal Plain.
Who in your group rides what
Whether everyone in your group gets a day at Kalamunda / Perth Hills - the grades on offer, the named zones, and how mixed abilities split up.
IMBA colour grades: Green (easy), Blue (intermediate), Black (advanced/technical).
Group split: beginners ride green loops and Camel Farm short/medium loops; advanced riders take black technical descents and the full Kalamunda Circuit, regrouping at the Camel Farm hub.
Very accessible, ~30-40 min east of Perth CBD; green loops suit families/beginners while advanced riders use blacks, so mixed-ability groups can split and regroup at Camel Farm.
The riding
Gravelly/granitic singletrack, laterite, rock slabs and machine-built flow through jarrah/marri eucalypt forest.
Mix of machine-built flow and rocky natural singletrack over granite outcrops; punchy climbs, bermed descents and rock features. Black trails add drops and technical rock. Low fall exposure overall.
Colour-coded signposted trails linked into a hub network; Trailforks/KMBC maps recommended for route-finding.
WA's busiest/most popular network; can be busy on weekends near Camel Farm, quieter on outer trails and weekdays.
Season & conditions
Open year-round; no snow. Rocky trails ride well in the dry; some clay sections slick after winter rain.
Autumn to spring (Apr-Oct); cooler, tackier soil. Ridable year-round but hot midsummer days best early-morning.
KMBC social/club rides (often meeting at Camel Farm ~8am); WA MTB events use the network seasonally.
Summer heat and high fire danger (possible park/forest closures on catastrophic days); winter rain makes clay/granite slick.
Getting there & gear
No permit or fee to ride the trails (free public access on DBCA/State Forest land).
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Sealed road access to Kalamunda and the Camel Farm precinct; car parking on site. Sits within Beelu National Park / Mundaring State Forest area.
Predominantly pedal/XC network; no formal lift. Self-drive from Perth; bike hire available locally (Rock and Roll Mountain Biking at the Camel Farm).
Carry water (limited on trail; hot in summer); mobile coverage generally good this close to Perth. Standard trail bike suits most; capable bike for blacks.
Camel Farm hub with parking, cafe/hire nearby; Kalamunda town amenities (food, water, toilets) minutes away.
Camel Farm precinct (hub); Rock and Roll Mountain Biking (hire); Kalamunda Mountain Bike Collective (KMBC) club.
Hazards & rescue
Snakes in warm months, loose rock, shared-use with walkers/other riders, summer heat and fire risk. Check DBCA alerts for closures.
None required; self-guided. Local hire operator and KMBC group rides available.
Trails cross/near fire roads with multiple bail-out points; close to Kalamunda townsite and Perth metro emergency services.
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand mountain-bike network report. Coordinates are approximate.