Introduction

The Cape to Cape track going north from the mouth of the Margaret River to Ellenbrook is one of the best sections, and scenery-wise is far superior to the section south to Redgate. It is runnable year-round, provided you can cross the Margaret River, which flows quite strongly from July to Sept. (You can always swim across).

Getting There

Basically, drive to the mouth, just north of Surfers Point.

The Run

Cross the river (if it is flowing) and cross to the dunes. Find the trail, and follow it up and across the ridge. You will descend after about 1km onto Kilcarnup Beach.

Run along the beach (best at low tide, of course) and at about 4km you will come across Joey’s Nose Beach. The nose formation on the cliff is best seen looking south.

Follow the 4WD road out, then head up and to the right on the single track, which is the Cape to Cape. It is uphill, quite twisty, and very technical here. Cross a 4WD track (Joey’s Nose track) and run until the second 4WD track. Turn left and down the hill towards the coast.

Follow the track down to Gnoocardup Beach, and then along the coast to Joey’s Nose again. From there on, just follow your footsteps back to The Mouth.

Map

Where’s the map!

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