Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (161km), Somerset Region, Queensland

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

Length: 161km

Duration: 15 days

Grade: 3

Style: One Way

Start: 792 Brisbane Valley Highway

End: 1472 Brisbane Valley Highway

Location: Somerset Region

Closest town: Wanora

Queensland

From state capital: 53.5km

Longitude: 152.6695271

Latitude: -27.5106768

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.

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