Forrest Hill Road

WAUnclassified road7.7 km17 segments

3.9Sports

7.7 kmTotal length

17Segments

17Grey spot segments

Forrest Hill Road is a 8 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 5.9/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 17 segments

Good (6-8)6%Fair (4-6)29%Poor (<4)65%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed54%Unsealed46%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 17 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for WA. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure54%

Night driving risk61%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk73%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 17 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#98748303Asphalt0.60 km7.57.47.4 #99143443Asphalt0.51 km5.27.98.5 #98748304Asphalt0.10 km5.14.85.4 #99143439Asphalt0.55 km5.17.88.4 #99143440Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.4 #99143437Asphalt0.38 km5.07.68.2 #99143441Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.8 #99143438Asphalt0.35 km3.95.66.7 #99143442Asphalt0.40 km3.95.66.7 #99143448Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0 #99143447Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0 #99143450Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0 #99143444Gravel0.54 km2.46.04.0 #99143446Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0 #99143449Gravel0.64 km2.45.04.0 #99143445Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #99143451Gravel0.14 km2.44.84.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of WA's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Forrest Hill Road?+

Forrest Hill Road is approximately 8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Forrest Hill Road sealed?+

Yes. Forrest Hill Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Forrest Hill Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Forrest Hill Road scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Forrest Hill Road in a caravan?+

With care. Forrest Hill Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Forrest Hill Road?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Forrest Hill Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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