Ridge to Rainforest Track Strickland State Forest
Getting There
Located in the Strickland State Forest, the Ridge to Rainforest Track is a great walk winding its way through the dry forest along the ridge into the gully rainforest along the creek. Mossy rocks, statuesque trees and a planted grove of Hoop Pine are featured along the track, making the walk interesting as the surrounding forest changes.
Banksia Picnic Area
The track starts near the entrance to the Banksia Picnic Area, where a large car park and toilet facilities sit next to covered picnic areas. Several information boards show the various tracks in the area, along with some of the wildlife you might see along the way.
Alternatively the track can be walked from the Stones Creek car park up to the Banksia Picnic Area. From here you are able to return to the starting point via the Stones Creek track.
Ridge to Rainforest Track
The well formed track runs downhill through the forest, which has a changing vista as it changes from dry to rain forest. Several small creeks cross the track, with each having bridges or stone culverts to aid crossing.
Descending from the ridge the ground rises on your left and consists of mossy rocks and boulders.
The track ends at the Stones Creek car park, where you can choose to return the way you came or use the Stones Creek track to return to the car park. We took the second option, so that we walked a different track on the way back. It’s a steep uphill climb but an enjoyable walk.
Alternatively, the Bellbird and Arboretum tracks start near the lower carpark if you want to extend the length of the walk.
Start of the Ridge to Rainforest Track 
Stoney Creek Track Stairs 
Rocks and Boulders on the Forest Floor 
Stonework around a Culvert for a Creek 
Sunlight Through the Forest 
Boulders on the Side of the Track 
Part of the track Descending 
Ridge to Rainforest Track 
Stand of Hoop Pines 
Track Towards the Bottom the the Walk
What did We Think?
This was a very enjoyable walk, because of the varying vegetation and well formed track. Hiking through the while listening to the birds was very relaxing.
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