Dubbo to Molong Rail Trail

Length: 130km
Duration: 8 days
Grade: 2
Style: One Way
Start: Dubbo
End: Molong

Location: Country NSW and ACT
Closest Town: Dubbo
Distance from CBD: 291km
State: NSW
Latitude: -33.09278244
Longitude: 148.8717258

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Trail Access

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Entry Fee

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Small Car Park

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Bicycle Trail

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

Alpine Huts

Exposed Ledges

Rock Scrambling

Steep Terrain

Bush Bashing

River Crossings

Scenic Viewpoints

Well Marked

Drinking Water

Untreated Water

Fishing Spots

Swimming Spots

Overnight Campsites

Trail Running

Dubbo to Molong Rail Trail is a 130km, grade 2 One Way hike located in Country NSW and ACT New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 8 days to complete.

Summary

This trail is not opened or developed. It is one of 17 potential rail trails in NSW

It would be almost 130km in length, making it ideal for a one day ride for the enthusiast, or a multi day tour for the touring cyclist.
The trail has two major towns at the start and finish, with two delightful vlllages in between.
The major towns of Dubbo and Molong are well serviced by public transport, have plenty of accommodation and places to eat.
The villages of Yeoval and Cumnock both have accommodation and meals available.
The railway passes through rolling country side and has many embankments, cuttings and bridges for railway enthusiasts to enjoy.
Some station buildings and railway infrastructure still exists at Yeoval and Cumnock

This trail is not yet open.

This 129km railway from Molong ot Dubbo opened in 1925 and basically paralled the main Orange – Dubbo railway while serving the many communities along the way. Operations ceased in 1991 except for 2 km at Molong that is used for a passing siding on the main western line to Broken Hill.