Grand Ridge Rail Trail
| The Grand Ridge Rail Trail | |
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| Riding the trail | |
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| Length | 13 km |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Hills | Approx 150m rise from Boolarra to Mirboo North |
| Hazards | Some travel on, and crossings of, major highways |
| Water | Available in Boolarra and Mirboo North |
| Path | Unsealed |
| Connecting Transport | |
| Trains | Although there are passenger trains to Morwell, it is 30km from Boolarra. |
The Grand Ridge Rail Trail or Mirboo North to Boolarra Rail Trail is a 13 kilometre rail trail in the Strzelecki Ranges of west central Gippsland, connecting the towns of Mirboo North and Boolarra. The route follows the line of the former Mirboo North railway line for the entire distance.
In February 2009, the trail was closed due to bushfires burning out two bridges.[1] Since then the bridges have been replaced[2][3] and the trail has been re-opened with the official ceremony held in Feb 2012.[4]
Gallery
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Grand Ridge Rail Trail 1 Stevage.jpg
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Grand Ridge Rail Trail 2 Stevage.jpg
A burnt out picnic table, caused by the February 2009 bushfires
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Grand Ridge Rail Trail 4 Stevage.jpg
References
- ↑ http://www.railtrails.org.au/states/trails.php3?action=trail&trail=12
- ↑ http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/harbour-bridge-recovery-set-for-bushfirehit-region-20110619-1ga8e.html#ixzz1PlkkkyZ6
- ↑ http://www.bikepaths.com.au/news/grand_ridge
- ↑ http://mirboonorth.vic.au/news/a-grand-re-opening-a-grand-re-opening
External links
- www.grandridgerailtrail.com.au
Geographic data related to Grand Ridge Rail Trail at OpenStreetMap
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