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Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail (including Zig Zag) - Trail Description
Trail
Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail (including Zig Zag)
| Type: | Rail trail |
| Location: | 25km south east of Perth |
| Start/end: | Gooseberry Hill to Pickering Brook |
| Status: | Open |
| Length open: | 16km |
| Surface: | Compacted earth |
| Terrain: | Flat and undulating |
| Best seasons: | Spring, Autumn |
| Public transport: | Bus |
| Features: | wineries, tourist |
| Contact Region: | Western Australia |
Details
Features
- This rail trail follows the alignment of the Upper Darling Range Railway which ran from Midland to Karragullen.
- A feature of this trail is a Zig Zag which enabled trains to climb the steep grades of the Darling Escarpment. At present, the Zig Zag forms part of a scenic drive, which is one-way (down hill).
Description
- The formalised part of the rail trail starts near the top of the Zig Zag. It runs through the Kalamunda town centre and finishes near the site of the Walliston Railway Station.
- South of Walliston, it is possible to follow the alignment of railway to Pickering Brook using a combination of gravel roads, sealed roads and single-track. This section is only recommended for more confident users.
Background Information
The Upper Darling Range Railway opened between Midland and Canning Mills in 1891. It was extended to Karragullen in 1912. The line closed in 1949.
Links
The trail is managed by the City of Kalamunda. Please report any defects using the contact details provided on this website: http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/
For further information regarding the Upper Darling Range Railway refer to this website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Darling_Range_Railway
April 2020
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Contact Us About This Trail
Email or click here: wa@railtrails.org.au.
Photos
Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail (including Zig Zag) - Photos
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News
News
Temporary closure of Zig Zag to benefit WA rail trail users
(Posted: 23/04/20)
The City of Kalamunda has announced they will be closing the Kalamunda Zig Zag scenic drive to vehicles from 30 May 2020. The closure will initially be a six month trial which will be used to gauge community support.
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