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Farming Heritage Trail is an 18km, grade 3 hike in Regional Western Australia, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 5 hours to complete.

Length: 18km

Duration: 5 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: One Way

Start: Wooloroo

End: Northam

Location: Regional Western Australia

State: Western Australia

Nearby town: Wooloroo

From state capital: 59km

Latitude: -31.804141754391775

Longitude: 116.31413340568544

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This hike is classified as Grade 3 (Moderate) primarily due to its distance exceeding 10km. The terrain itself is relatively easy and suitable for most abilities. However, the longer distance requires some stamina. Feel free to turn back at any point for a shorter adventure.

Hike Overview

The Farming Heritage Trail runs through open agricultural scenery as it traces the route of the Eastern Railway opened in 1885 and closed in 1966.

This trail is an extension of the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail from Midland. The famous Goldfields Water Pipeline parallels some of the trail.
The "Golden Pipeline" is the longest fresh water pipeline in the world running 560 km from Mundaring Weir to Kalgoorlie. Built between 1898 and 1903, it is still in use. The pipeline was designed by CY O'Connor, the Government Engineer-in-Chief. Sadly O'Connor took his own life only a few weeks before the pipeline started operation.

The trail is managed by the Shire of Northam. Please report defects on the trail to Shire of Northamhttp://www.northam.wa.gov.au/

Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Wooloroo to Northam in Regional Western Australia

59km east of Perth on boundary of metro area

Compacted earth

Flat and undulating

Photo credit: Rail Trails Australia. For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.

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Farming Heritage Trail Walk (18km)

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About the region

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