Whistlepipe Gully and Lesmurdie Falls Loop (9 km)

Let's do it again! The recent rains means both creeks are running and the water is cascading over the many falls. Get special privileges by walking with a local in his backyard. 😀
Update: the gods of the forest have deemed it to be a sunny, precipitation free day. Let's get out and enjoy our beautiful hills!
At 9 km and a little more than 2 hours, this treasure of a walk starts off at the Lesmurdie Falls lower car park. It follows the contour of the hill to the base of Whistle-pipe Gully. We head up the former bitumen drive of a historic house ruin built by Wallace Greenham. Sticking to the easier southern side of the creek we follow it almost to the top carpark before heading downhill a little through the prettiest section of this track and then making our way along the side of the hill, up a goat track to the highest point of the route to a beautiful secret section of this park that only the locals know about. Head to the top of Lesmurdie Falls. At this time of the year the water is cascading over the top. Working our way down this valley we turn and descend a steep track to the foot of the lower falls and then return to our cars. Expect spectacular views, interesting native flora just displaying the new season's wildflowers and a good chance of spotting a quenda or two.
A short drive to Dôme Café in Forrestfield for a cuppa, a bite to eat and a chat.
Where
Lower car park, Lesmurdie Falls (Click on the map for the exact meeting point)
Parking
Plenty of parking near the pin drop.
Distance
9 km Elevation Gain 344m
Difficulty
A dirt walking trail with 2 steep sections to make it more interesting. It would be classified as relatively difficult and is recommended for regular walkers only. One steep goat's track could have you clambering on all fours. I'm taking my poles.
What to bring
1L of water, good hiking shoes, hat, (possibly wet weather gear & poles if you want)
Toilets
At the top of the falls and the café.
Café after the walk
For those of us who love a chat after a walk we will have a coffee at The Dôme, Forrestfield, 20 Strelitzia Ave, Forrestfield WA 6058

About the Walk
An interesting story associated with the ruins in Whistlepipe Gully.
Link to Wally Greenham’s house:
Link to pictures of the house. Page 2 is very good:
Link to Wally's House in Norman's Inlet
All trails maps. We are doing a slightly extended version of the usual AllTrails Track with a little local knowledge that makes it more interesting. This is my take on the walk.
Whistlepipe Gully & Lesmurdie Fall loop (9km)

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