The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is a cycling and walking rail trail in northern Victoria, Australia. It extends from Wangaratta to Bright, with a side branch to Beechworth, following the route of the former Bright railway line. This side branch trail is planned to be extended from Beechworth to Yackandandah. AU$12m was budgeted by the Victoria State Government for this extension in May 2017.[1] Unusually for a rail trail, it is sealed for virtually the entire distance of approximately 95 kilometres.
Murray to Mountains Rail Trail | |
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Length | 95 km |
Location | Victoria, Australia |
Difficulty | Easy to medium |
Hazards | Uncontrolled crossings of major highways |
Surface | Sealed, some sections of compact gravel |
Hills | Small undulating hills; Beechworth branch involves extended climb |
Water | Available in most towns |
Train(s) | Melbourne-Sydney line to start of route at Wangaratta |
Bus | Available in major towns |
Another section, from Rutherglen to Wahgunyah on the Murray was completed in 2009. There is an on-road "preferred route" connecting Rutherglen to Bowser via Chiltern.[2] A third section extends south from Wangaratta to Oxley, connecting with a bike path from there to Milawa.
Landmarks are as follows: