Top 5 Bike Trails for Families in Perth

If you are looking to level up your next family bike adventure beyond your local neighbourhood you are in luck. WA is a great place to ride and to help you along the way we have selected our Top 5 Bike Trails for Families in Perth.

Top 5 Perth Bike Trails for Families

We have scoured the Trails WA website to find our top five family friendly bike trails. All of these trails are perfect for beginners and are an easy drive from anywhere in the Perth area. Enjoy!

1. Karda Bidi, Perth Western Suburbs
The Karda Bidi is a fairy tale level half-day trail that starts in King’s Park before following the Swan River foreshore. Find the trail map and more information about the Karda Bidi Trail at Trails WA.

• Trail Length – 10.6km (one way)
• Distance from Perth – 0km
• Facilities
  • BBQ areas
  • Cafés
  • Lookouts
• Notes
  • Dual use paths
  • Some diversions for bikes and wheelchairs – see map
  • Best between April and November
  • Lots of shade along the way
  • Water access points

2. Melville Water Riverpark Trail, Melville
Melville Water Riverpark Trail is a journey from Fremantle Traffic Bridge to Canning Bridge, showcasing some of the best views in Perth, and sharing information about the ecology, history, and Noongar cultural through interpretation facilities at Bicton Baths, Point Walter and Heathcote.  Find the trail map and more information at Trails WA.

• Trail Length – 16km (one way)
• Distance from Perth (9.5km – Canning Bridge or 18km – Fremantle Traffic Bridge)
• Facilities
  • Toilets
  • BBQ areas
  • Cafés
  • Shelters
  • Lookouts
  • Bicycle locker
• Notes
  • Dual use path
  • Not marked by directional signage
  • Amazing views
  • Water access points

3. Ride the Sunset Coast – Marmion to Burns Beach
This dual use pathway extends from the southern suburb of Munster, to Burns Beach, north of Perth passing fantastic beaches for swimming, snorkelling, fishing and just pausing to enjoy the ocean. Find the trail map and more information about the trail at Trails WA.

• Trail Length – 14km (one way)
• Distance from Perth – 16km
• Facilities
  • Toilets
  • BBQ area
  • Cafés
  • Lookouts
  • Sheltered areas
• Notes
  • Dual use path
  • Interpretative signage
  • Five easy and four moderate trails
  • Water access points
  • Swimming and canoe hire in summer

4. Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, Mundaring
This long loop trail follows the route of the old Eastern Railway through quaint hills communities and passes the old railway line and tunnel in John Forrest National Park and great views and waterfalls (particularly in winter/spring).  Find the trail map and more information about this heritage trail at Trails WA.

• Trail Length – 41km loop
• Distance from Perth – 30km
• Facilities
  • Toilets
  • BBQ area
  • Picnic area
  • Cafe
• Notes
  • Multiple use path
  • Consider completing in sections
  • Multiple entry points
  • Multiple nearby trails
  • Water access

5. Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails, Chidlow
Lake Leschenaultia is a great introduction to mountain biking for young riders and families, with 12 trails and all the facilities you need to have a great day out. Find the trail map and more information about this collection of trails at Trails WA.

• Trail Length – 0.7km – 5km (12 trails)
• Distance from Perth – 49km
• Facilities
  • Toilets
  • BBQ area
  • Café
  • Camping
• Notes
  • Gates open at 8.30am
  • Five easy and four moderate trails
  • Water access points
  • Swimming and canoe hire in summer