Top walking trails rated by distance and difficulty

Kings Park offers five kilometres of marked trails rated easy to moderate for walkers tracking distance and elevation gain.

Beginner and intermediate routes near the city

The Swan River foreshore path from Crawley to Matilda Bay covers three kilometres on flat terrain and suits new walkers building endurance after the cooler months. WACHS community health programs list this route in their July activity guides for participants in the Perth metropolitan area. Another option runs along the Indian Ocean edge at Cottesloe Beach where a two kilometre loop starts at the main car park and stays level with minimal sand sections.

These spots sit within ten minutes drive of central Perth suburbs and connect to public transport stops at both ends. Walkers on the Swan River section pass the University of Western Australia rowing sheds and the old Swan Brewery building for clear landmarks along the way.

Longer and steeper options further out

Bold Park near City Beach includes a six kilometre circuit rated moderate to hard due to sandy hills and stair sections that add elevation. The trailhead begins at the Bold Park Aquatic Centre car park on Kalinda Drive and loops past native bushland reserves managed by the City of Stirling. Kings Park parkrun events held every Saturday morning cover five kilometres on its inner paths and attract over four hundred participants each week.

Official park maps from the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority record these distances and difficulty grades updated in their 2025 trail audit. Entry to all listed sites remains free with parking fees capped at four dollars for two hours at Bold Park during peak times.

Residents planning outings should check the Bureau of Meteorology forecast for Perth on the day and carry water on routes longer than four kilometres. Local councils publish updated trail condition reports each Monday through their websites for the current winter period.