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West Mount Barren rises 372 metres above sea level and forms part of the Barren Range within the national park. Mount Bland (320 metres) is the closest mountain feature and is situated approximately 5 km northeast from West Mount Barren. The Barren range is not continuous and although there are
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December 2006 where four fires, that were started by lightning strikes, joined into one much larger blaze that burned out several thousand
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Pabelup Drive. A carpark with a plaque at the base of the mountain marks the beginning of a track that is an easy two hour return walk to the summit. Visitors are encouraged to stay on the footpath so as to minimise the spread of
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three distinct Mount
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Several species are unique to the area and can be found on and around West Mount Barren. Species include royal hakea (
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