Castlemaine to Maldon Trail

Length: 18km
Duration: 5hrs
Grade: 2
Style: One Way
Start: Castlemaine
End: Maldon

Location: Western Victoria
Closest Town: Castlemaine
Distance from CBD: 120km
State: VIC
Latitude: -37.06900438
Longitude: 144.1941361

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Mountain Bike Trail

Historic Rail Trail

Dog Friendly

Urban Walk

Coast & Beach

Historic Lighthouse

Waterfalls & Lakes

Rainforest Walk

Goldfields & Mining

Heritage Walk

Aboriginal Art

Alpine Region

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Rock Scrambling

Steep Terrain

Bush Bashing

River Crossings

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Well Marked

Drinking Water

Untreated Water

Fishing Spots

Swimming Spots

Overnight Campsites

Castlemaine to Maldon Trail is a 18km, grade 2 One Way hike located in Western Victoria Victoria. The hike should take approximately 5hrs to complete.

Summary

This trail starts in Castlemaine and runs parallel to the Victorian Goldfields Tourist Train line to Maldon via Muckleford and is 18km long.

The rail trail is mainly on the maintenance track beside the railway line so is more undulating than a rail trail.
The towns at both ends are very attractive, and significant for their historical interest.
Maldon is notable for its 19th century appearance, maintained since gold-rush days.

Some parts of the surface is rough, but definitely rideable with a mountain bike or bike with wide tyres. It is about 18km long and is a pleasant walk or ride. Most of the trail is parallel to the railway line, with a few deviations to avoid deep gullies.

This trail was officially opened on 18th March 2017, but some detail including signage is still to be completed. Toilet facilities or water is not available on the trail. (The toilets at Muckleford are opened when the tourist train is at the station.)