This trail is partially open - it is still being developed.
Will be 19km long when complete.
This is old goldmining and cropping country, with a signifcant feature being the Waranga Basin.
8 kilometres from Murchison to Channel Inlet Road opened in March 2015.
2 kilometres at Rushworth open.
At Rushworth landscaping has been done and an ashphalt trail laid from the main street to the end of the yard.
It is a great reminder of how a Victorian country branchline station looked, now that nearly all of them have disappeared. At either end of the sealed trail the surface is gravel to the town's limits.
Murchison to Rushworth in Northern Victoria
Northern Victoria
Fine gravel
Flat
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Northern Victoria.
Closest towns to this walk: Albury, Benalla, Echuca, Kyabram, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Wodonga
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Track grade
Grade 2 (Easy) -Â
A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the
AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
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7 Reviews on “Murchison to Rushworth Rail Trail Walk (10km)”
Sharon Gallagher Jo Edwards. Lets do this trail with our bikes
Caroline Weatherhead , Jo Edwards, Sharon Gallagher. We should do this on our bikes. ??