Hiking the Len Howard Conservation Park Trail

Another fabulous hiking trail for kids, only 1.5hrs from Perth, the Len Howard Conservation Park Trail in Dawesville, Western Australia.

Any time of year would be enjoyable but spring, with the weather perfect and the flowers in bloom is just beautiful.

GPS Co-ordinates for hiking trail

How far is the Len Howard hiking trail

Spring has sprung and there is no shortage of birds and flora to spot on this 2.1km (short option) or 6.1km (long option) trail. 

What a great day out, take a picnic and your bird identification guide books! 

Car parking at Len Howard Conservation Park Trail

Parking could be an issue in school holidays and weekends with only 8-10 car spaces at the top of the trail.  Be early!

Is Len Howard Conservation Park hiking trail suitable for kids

This trail is suitable for all ages and abilities. 

There are water courses that young children will need to be supervised. 

The opportunity for learning is endless in this gorgeous location. 

Learning about Len Howard Conservation Park

Our kids travel worksheet will have your kids (and you too!) ;earning all about estuaries, algae, waterways, issues that cause damage to them and identify flora & fauna they will see on their hike.

Take a picnic and make it a day out, enjoying the views, spotting wildlife and wildflowers on your hike.

Be sure to check out our youtube video of our hike of Len Howard Conservation Park Trail.