Kitty's Gorge Walk Trail

Awesome trail hike. Took about 5 and a bit hours in total, starting from the Jarrahdale (cemetery) side, and skipping the bit near the end of the Serpentine side lol. Beware that some parts of the trail are really narrow (single file) and can become muddy and slippery depending on the time of year, felt like I could have potentially twisted my ankle a couple of times on uneven ground. For the most part it was a fairly well marked trail although some areas had to ask someone for directions. No toilets on the Jarrahdale side. Note: this a return trail, no loop

This was a great walk! It was a 15km round trip and I personally recommend starting at the dam end. Why, you ask?? Well. 1. There are toilets and a nice picnic area with grass, BBQ's and kangaroos. 2. You can start and end at the dam (so nice to swim in!) 3. Yes, you are going uphill 7.5km to the serpentine cemetery carpark where you turn around...but then you are going down hill 7.5km to end!! (Speaking from experience of doing the downhill first...definitely the wrong way!) The only consideration is that you need to have a national parks pass to park at the dam end. 🔥 TIP...you can get a discounted one if you are with RAC! The trail is narrow and is very varied as it goes through pine forest, bush scrub, along creeks, rocks, gravel, fields etc. It is certainly not a boring track! Even in late November, there were some good flowers and greenery around. A lot of the track is in shade which is nice. I loved swimming at the dam. Very refreshing! The only negative❗️was that the track needs a prune back!! I like a narrow trail for sure and getting into nature, but I don't enjoy getting scratched by thorny bushes and attacked by sticks. Coming into snake 🐍 season, it is also a safety concern to not be able to see where you are putting your feet!

Really nice hike to start at the top near the cemetary. Some sections are inexplicably very difficult, poorly signposted and overgrown compared to the rest of the trail, but not a big deal. Lots of water flowing, and places to get in the water and cool off. I did not go in the water near the first waterfall at the top but talked to another hiker who said she did so its probably safe enough. From Jarrahdale to serpentine falls, up to Baldwons bluff, and back to Jarrahdale is about 20km, a good solid 6hr hike.

Rated this trail 5 stars for sure! Hidden gem! A class 4 walk trail that include rough ground and some steep sections. These tracks are suggested for people with experience bush walking, mostly uneven surfaces. At the begging of the track, bump into a 10m height of acacia tree (golden wattle)! A delight to walk — lush forest, wildflowers and sitting on the granite rock (next to the falls) for a coffee break! Parked next to the Jarrahdale cemetery. A 3.5km walk to waterfalls and back on same track to carpark, instead of heading to serpentine falls.