Grand Ridge Rail Trail

The Grand Ridge Rail Trail
Riding the trail
Length 13 km
Location Mirboo North, Victoria, Australia
Cycling details
Trail difficulty Easy
Hazards Some travel on, and crossings of, major highways
Surface Unsealed
Hills Approx 150m rise from Boolarra to Mirboo North
Water Available in Boolarra and Mirboo North
Connecting transport
Train(s) 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]

Map of the Grand Ridge Rail Trail.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.railtrails.org.au/states/trails.php3?action=trail&trail=12
  2. ↑ http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/harbour-bridge-recovery-set-for-bushfirehit-region-20110619-1ga8e.html#ixzz1PlkkkyZ6
  3. ↑ http://www.bikepaths.com.au/news/grand_ridge
  4. ↑ http://mirboonorth.vic.au/news/a-grand-re-opening-a-grand-re-opening

Coordinates: 38°22′12″S 146°12′31″E / 38.37000°S 146.20861°E / -38.37000; 146.20861


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