A number of recreation activities occur in and around the dam and catchment area . Canning Dam feature a number of picnic areas ( with gas barbecues ) , look outs and historic walks – many with disabled access . Bushwalking occur throughout the catchment , particularly along the Bibbulmun Track , which pass through the catchment about 10 km upstream of Canning Dam . Several mountain bike trails run either through the Canning National Park or adjacent State Forest areas .