Length: 161km
Duration: 15 days
Grade: 3
Style: One Way
Start: 792 Brisbane Valley Highway, Wanora
End: 1472 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale

Location: Somerset Region
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Distance from CBD: 53.5 km
State: QLD
Latitude: -27.5106768
Longitude: 152.6695271

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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is a 161km, grade 3 one way hike, located in Somerset Region, Queensland. The hike should take approximately 15 days to complete.

Hike Summary

The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail when completed will be a 161 kilometre outdoor recreation trail from Ipswich to Yarraman. The rail trail follows the old railway line along the western side of the Brisbane River and travels through farming landscapes, native and plantation forests and rural-residential and country town settings. The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is great for taking a relaxed walk, burning a few calories with a run or jog and is a popular spot to walk your dog, go for a bicycle or horse ride.
The original rail line was built in the 1880s to transport timber, milk and beef to Brisbane and supply farmers and towns along the railway line. The last rail service was in 1989.