Explore Our Horse Trails
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is home to a variety of dedicated horse trails, offering safe and scenic riding options for locals and visitors. Overview information about key trails is provided below, with detailed maps, grades and up-to-date trail notes available on the Trails WA website.
Jarrahdale Horse Trails
Starting from Jarrahdale Oval, the Jarrahdale Horse Trails offer two dedicated loop rides through beautiful jarrah forest on Noongar Country. The trailhead includes horse yards, mounting blocks, water and a peaceful picnic area away from vehicles, making it an ideal base for a day out on horseback.
Riders can choose from:
- Whim Trail – an easy 5km loop with a well-formed surface, gentle hills and minimal obstacles, ideal for riders with a basic level of riding skill and fitness on a suitably experienced horse.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Jinker Trail – a longer 20km loop through regrowth jarrah forest and rehabilitated mining areas, suited to intermediate riders with moderate fitness. Expect short, steep hills, rocky sections and occasional obstacles; hoof protection is recommended.
Riders looking to extend their day can follow the Stirrup Spur Trail, a 4.2km extension off the Jinker Trail that leads to a scenic lookout over the Darling Range.
View Whim Trail View Jinker Trail
Darling Downs Horse Trails
The Darling Downs horse trails provide an easily accessible, safe and pleasant place for riding away from motor traffic. The public open space includes a 1,600 metre sand-surfaced trotting track, a fenced exercise area, open riding spaces and small jumps.
Riders can choose from several marked routes that link into the wider horse-friendly area of Darling Downs.
View Darling Downs Trail Network
Oakford Horse Trails
The Oakford horse trail network stretches across approximately 33km, linking key roads and reserves between Rowley Road in the north, Tonkin Highway in the east, Thomas Road and Anketell Road in the south, and De Haer Road in the west.
Download Oakford Horse Trails Map
Sharing the trails with other users
Horse riders may meet walkers, mountain bike riders and other trail users who are unfamiliar with horses and unsure about how to pass them on narrow sections of track. Courtesy and clear communication help ensure everyone enjoys their visit.
When other users wish to pass or overtake a horse on a narrow track:
- turn your horse so its hindquarters face away from the approaching user
- move to the side of the track and give as much room as possible for them to pass
- communicate calmly so they understand what you need them to do.
The Horse Rider’s Creed
When I ride out of the bush,
I will leave only hoof prints
and take only memories.
For the most up-to-date maps, trail grades and conditions, head to Trails WA.