The Trail follows the route travelled by generations of Jawoyn people between the Gorge and Edith Falls.

It is named after Peter Jatbula, a Jawoyn man who was instrumental in securing land rights for his people and who walked this route with his family.

Members of Peter Jatbula’s family still live in the area today and continue to help look after "Country".

[1] From the standpoint of Australia's indigenous people, the word "Country" speaks to the custodial relationship and responsibility that they have towards the landscape around them.

[2] The trail terrain consists of sandstone plateau scrub, woodlands, monsoon forests and riverine landscapes along the Western Arnhem Land escarpment.