Grand Ridge Rail Trail - Trail Description

Cyclists on the second Annual Trail Ride to Mirboo North in 1999. Karen Hunt

Location: Strzelecki Ranges, South Gippsland, 160km from Melbourne

Start/end: Boolarra to Mirboo North

Region: Gippsland, Victoria

Length open: 10km

Surface: Gravel

Description

It is possible to use the trail from Mirboo North to Darlimurla Station, a distance of about six km. From Boolarra it is possible to use about four km heading back toward Mirboo North. Between the bridges, clearing of dead and dangerous trees in the adjacent plantation is continuing, making it too hazardous to use this part of the trail.

A very pleasant forest trail in the heart of Gippsland. It passes several flora reserves and through impressive cuttings (admire the brickwork in the culverts) and crosses large embankments. It climbs up to Mirboo North where there is a boutique brewery, a good bakery and colourful historical murals depicting the town’s past, including one of the last train.

News Items

• February 2009 Bridges burnt out in bushfire

For more information on this trail see the book Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia.

Trail Map

See Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia for a much more detailed map. The maps in the book include all trail access points, facilities along the trail and gradient profiles (example).

Gallery

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Web Links

• Rail Trail official site and contact details

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Related Information

• Discuss this trail in our Victoria Rail Trails Forum
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Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia This trail is included in our guide book Rail trails of Victorian and South Australia. The book features 25 rail trails. It includes plenty of photos, detailed descriptions and full colour maps. It is available from book shops and bike shops or order direct.

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