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Intro to Trail Running Series on track

Apr 2, 2026
Trails WA has put Western Australians on the right track by recently hosting 3 introductory trail running events for people of all ages and abilities.

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A small group of people on a bush walking track in the Perth hills.

Intro to Trail Running Series on track

2 April 2026
Trails WA has put Western Australians on the right track by recently hosting 3 introductory trail running events for people of all ages and abilities.
A drone image of Lesmurdie Falls

150 reasons to start your next trails adventure

23 November 2023
Trails WA releases top trails list, encouraging all Western Australians to explore our great outdoors.
Front view of young woman mountain biking in forest

Wellington National Park expanded as Collie trails network grows

22 November 2021
Collie's transformation into a recreation and adventure tourism hub continues, with Wellington National Park expanded by over 7000 hectares and the completion of the first 15km stage of the region's new mountain bike trails network.
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WA Hiking Strategy to sustain boom in bushwalking and trail running

24 June 2020
The State Government has released a 10-year WA Hiking Strategy to ensure Western Australians continue to enjoy the great outdoors in a safe and sustainable way.

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