Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

PRESCRIBED BURN OPERATIONS

DEC conducts a program of prescribed burning operations during spring and autumn each year. Prescribed burning operations 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 users. Where prescribed burning operations impact on the Trail temporary diversions will be put in place, including temporary campsites where necessary. Prescribed burning operations are dependant on appropriate weather conditions and as such, dates for operations are not available in advance.

The following sections of Trail may be affected by prescribed burning operations during sping/summer 2009-10. For your safety, follow onsite signage and directions from DEC staff.

Map 1a

Mundaring National Park - north of Helena River (DEC ref MDG_040)
Walnut Rd to Bracken Rd (MDG_027)

Map 1b

Kinsella Road ( MDG_103)
Turner Rd to Balmoral Rd (MDG_106)

RETURN TO PERMANENT ALIGNMENT South of Wungong campsite - Map 1b

The Trail has been returned to it's permanent alignment in the area between Wungong Campsite and 37 Mile Road following completion of harvesting operations by The Forest Products Commission and further treatment by Water Corporation as part of a water catchment trial.  For further information regarding the catchment trial please contact the Water Corporation Wungong Catchment Project Manager on (08) 9420 3728 or view the project website at www.watercorporation.com.au/w/wungong_index.cfm.

Groups on the Trail

Groups on the Trail

• Any group with 8 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 e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, 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, campsites, facilities and the surrounding environment.
• Campsites on the Munda Biddi Trail cannot be booked. Therefore, 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.