Nature's Window and The Loop Trail

Starting from The Loop car park at the end of Loop Access Road, Kalbarri National Park, this circuit walk takes you past Nature's Window and along the Murchison River via The Loop Trail. Enjoy the view over the river through the stunning rock formation, then continue along the path across ridges and gorges. The track is challenging to follow at times, with markers becoming few and far between and situated on different elevations in parts. In summer, it can get extremely hot on the walk, so rather choose cooler months. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	(-27.5569176,114.444998)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Kalbarri Road Turn on to Gorge Access Road (NP) then drive for 19.5 km Turn left onto Loop Access Road (NP) and drive for another 5.5 km Turn right onto Loop Access Road (NP) and drive for another 1.3 km Turn right onto Loop Access Road (NP) and drive for another 45 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From The Loop carpark at the end of Loop Access Road, Kalbarri National Park, head towards the informative shelter at the far end of the carpark, located next to a 'Warning: Heat Kills' sign. Head down the staircase behind the informative shelter, passing a 'Nature's Window 500m' and 'Loop Trail' sign. From the bottom of the staircase, follow the sealed path ahead to join The Loop Track. About 85 metres after visiting Nature’s Window, veer left to continue along Nature's Window and The Loop Trail(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 70 m back from the start). The Loop (about 25 m back from the start). After another 30 m head down the surface\|wood steps (about 25 m long)
	After another 450 m turn right, to head along The_Loop. After another 110 m come to the "Nature's Window" (on your right). W:parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au
	After another 85 m veer left, to head along The_Loop.
	After another 7.8 km continue straight, to head along The_Loop.
	After another 195 m turn left, to head along The_Loop.
	After another 480 m come to the end.

Terrain

Nature's Window and The Loop Trail

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.2 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 4 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -72 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-72 m	[toilet]

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