Wild Forest Teen Hike
Trip Duration
5 Days
Hike Duration
5 Days
Age
14 / 17 yrs
Group Size
Max 12
Difficulty
4
Wild Forest Teen Hike (5 days/4 nights)
- Boonering Hill
- Mt Wells
- Stunning ever-changing forest
- Chadoora Campsite
- Old railway hiking
An inspiring and fun 5-day teen hike adventurous journey, which is also magnificent for teen mental health. LifeTrail celebrates inclusion and diversity; our teen hikes have been designed directly for all teens and the Duke Of Edinburgh International Award participants. Perfect for your school’s Duke Of Edinburgh WA program.
This life-changing genuine backpacking hike takes place on an 81km section of Western Australia’s world-famous long-distance Bibbulmun Track on our way to Dwellingup. It includes two climbs leading to the stunning 360 views from Boonering Hill and the Mt. Wells former fire lookout, now a Bibbulmun Hut. The forest heading into Chadoora Campsite is among the most beautiful forests on the track.
HIKING ITINERARY
Day 1: McDowall Rd – Gringer Creek Campsite – Total: 14 km
Day 2: Ginger Creek Campsite – White Horse Hills Campsite – Total: 16 km
Day 3: White Horse Hills Campsite – Mt Wells Campsite – Total: 16 km
Day 4: Mt Wells Campsite – Chadoora Campsite – Total: 15 km
Day 5: Chadoora Campsite – Dwellingup – Total: 20 km
Total: 81 km
TRANSPORT
This hike requires participants to plan their journey to and from the hike. Carpooling may be possible in some circumstances. Please notify us if you can offer transport. e.g. share fuel cost
Departure/Drop Off: 08:00 am – McDowall Rd (gravel)/Albany Hwy, Mt Cooke
Destination/pick Up: 04:00 pm – Waypoints Café, Dwellingup
INCLUDED
- Qualified & experienced Guides
- Fully licenced Dept. Parks & Wildlife Commercial Operator
- 90 Min Pre-hike planning group Zoom
- 90 Min Pre-hike pack shakedown Group Zoom
- Individual pre-hike support
- Duke Of Edinburgh Award reports
- Individual goal mentoring
YOU PROVIDE
- Check out our Multiday Hiking Gear List
- Money for food & drink at a destination cafe/restaurant (when applicable) – Bring around $25.00.
PREPARATION
Didier Walks are proud and recognised for our extensive preparation for every hike, including pre-hike Zoom sessions. Check out our Multiday Hike Preparation page.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD – Silver Adventurous Journey
This hike meets the requirements to complete the following Adventurous Journey paths…
- Bronze – Combined Practice & Qualifying Journey
- Silver – Combined Practice & Qualifying Journey
- Gold – Practice or Qualifying Journey
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2025 Hike Dates
Contact LifeTrail with your expression of interest.
NDIS Participants
For administation purposes NDIS participants are required to speak to Didier before booking.
Need a hike for your school, group or yourself?
Contact us, let’s see what may be possible.
USEFUL LINKS
WHY JOIN US
- A WA-licenced hiking operator with the Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- Almost 3000 km of hiking experience, including a 2016 solo hike of the 1000 km Bibbulmun Track.
- Recognised Duke Of Edinburgh International Award Activity provider by schools and families since 2017.
- Didier has 20 years of mentoring experience in disability, mental health, recreation and training.
- You will not find a more personal and passionate Guide than Didier.
