Mount Dale is a

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about east of Armadale in the

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. At high, it is one of the highest points in the

Darling Scarp The Darling Scarp (), also referred to as the Darling Range or Darling Ranges, is a low escarpment running north–south to the east of the Swan Coastal Plain and Perth, Western Australia. The escarpment extends generally north of Bindoon, to ...

. It is best known for its walk track, which forms part of the

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. The track leads from a parking and picnic area to the summit, passing through of

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forest, which is coloured by a host of

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s in spring. South of

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, Mount Dale is visible when looking south-southeast from Glen Forrest outside Helena College on Bilgoman Road. Mount Dale was once the site of a fire lookout tower as it provides almost uninterrupted 360° views over the National Park and surrounding State Forest areas. a 1925 reflection on being in the fire tower This has now been replaced by a communications tower which obstructs the 360° panorama, though the footings of the old lookout tower and associated equipment are still visible among the undergrowth and stunning panoramic views are available from the parking area just below the peak. It was named after

Robert Dale Robert Dale may refer to: * Robert Dale (explorer) (1812–1853), first European explorer to cross the Darling Range in Western Australia * Bob Dale (footballer) (Robert Jenkins Dale, 1931–2007), English footballer * Bob Dale (politician) (Robert ...

, who in 1829 became the first European explorer to venture into the Darling Scarp.

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WalkGPS.com: Mount Dale-Beraking Brook Walk (Walk #12)
Dale Fire lookout towers in Australia Darling Range {{WesternAustralia-geo-stub

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