Department of Environment and Conservation

Trail conditions and updates

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 09:24

Map 4 - Collie to Jarrahwood

Contacts:

North of Boyanup: Wellington District
Ph (08) 9735 1988 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

South of Boyanup: Blackwood District
Ph (08) 9752 5555 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FUEL REDUCTION BURNING OPERATIONS – AUTUMN 2013

DEC conducts a program of fuel reduction burning operations during spring and autumn each year. These burns are undertaken for a variety of reasons including property protection, fuel reduction and biodiversity management.

These burns are carefully planned however they may cause some disruption to cyclists. Where fuel reduction burns impact directly on the Trail temporary diversions will be put in place including temporary campsites where necessary. Fuel reduction burning operations are dependent on appropriate weather conditions and, as such, dates for operations are not available in advance.

The following sections of Trail may be affected by fuel reduction burning operations during autumn 2013. For your safety, follow all signs, diversions and instructions from DEC staff.

Trail Conditions

Fire Awareness

Camp fires prohibited - The Munda Biddi Trail including all camp sites are camp fire free areas. Fuel stoves are recommended for riders who wish to cook while on the Trail.

Fuel Reductions Burns

Fuel Reductions Burns are conducted during spring and autumn each year. Burning is undertaken for a variety of reasons, including property protection, fuel reduction and biodiversity management.

Fuel reduction burns are dependent on appropriate weather conditions and as such, dates for operations are not available in advance.

Where a burn may affect the Munda Biddi Trail, measures to ensure the safety of trail users have been planned. Temporary diversions will be put in place, including temporary campsites where necessary. Measures will remain in place until the regular Trail alignment has been declared safe by DEC officers.

Follow signs, marked diversions and instructions from DEC officers.

Safety Notifications

Map 4b Nala Mia Camp Site

Groups and individuals accessing the Nala Mia Campsite by vehicle are advised to park vehicles on the other side of the park where the trail head and toilets are located. In order to protect the vegetation and limit the resulting erosion damage caused by vehicles, parking at the camp site is not permitted.

Please drive slowly through Jarrahwood to assist in keeping the dust down in the area.

Map 4b Logging diversion

The Munda Biddi Trail is closed for 16km while logging is undertaken. An 18.5km diversion is in operation along Vernon, Claymore and Shearwater Roads as shown on the map.

Cyclists heading south should ride along Vernon Road, turn right onto Claymore Road and left onto Shearwater Road before rejoining the Munda Biddi Trail. North-bound riders should leave the Munda Biddi Trail at Shearwater Road, turn right onto Claymore Road and then turn left onto Vernon Road before rejoining the Trail just before Goodwood Road.

The original alignment will remain closed until declared safe. For your safety stay on the marked diversion, adhere to all signage and directions from logging and FPC staff. Riders should be aware of logging operations vehicles and other traffic whilst cycling along roads.

For more information contact the Forest Products Commission on (08) 9782 4454.

Map Munda Biddi Trail Logging Diversion Donnybrook 2013 (393 kB)

Groups on the Trail

• Any group with eight or more members is requested to submit a 'Notification of Intent' form to DEC's Recreation and Trails Unit four weeks prior to the expedition. (Forms can be obtained by contacting the Recreation and Trails Unit on (08) 9334 0265, emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or downloading the pdf link below. This can be printed and faxed to (08) 9334 0100.)
• Group size should be set at a maximum number of 17 participants, including leaders and all members should carry tents. This number has been set to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the trail, camp sites, facilities and the surrounding environment.
• Camp sites on the Munda Biddi Trail cannot be booked. The Notification of Intent form is not a booking system. However, the information is important to help manage and record group usage and to inform other riders to assist their planning. The Recreation and Trails Unit thank all the groups who send in notification forms, it is very much appreciated.

*Group Size - letters in brackets are for office use only.