The Riverside Drive Foreshore Trail offers a 5.5km, grade 2 hike in Bridgewater, Tasmania, typically taking around 2 hours to complete. Starting at the end of Riverside Drive, Bridgewater, where you'll find a well-frequented fishing jetty and ample parking, the trail meanders along the foreshore toward Boyer. Along the way, you'll be accompanied by the train track, situated on the upper side of the trail. The foreshore scenery is stunning, featuring expansive salt marshes and abundant birdlife. Take in the panoramic views of the river and Mt Dromedary as you stroll along this picturesque route.
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.
Total distance: 5367 m
Max elevation: 10 m
Min elevation: 5 m
Total climbing: 14 m
Total descent: -14 m
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Bridgewater.
Park at the end of Riverside Drive, Bridgewater.
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About the region
Bridgewater, which is only 20 km from the centre of Hobart, has become a commuter suburb for the city. It wasn't always this way. In the early nineteenth century it was a vital link on the north-south route from Hobart to Launceston with one of Tasmania's earliest buildings and the remarkable achievement of the causeway which helped to cross the Derwent River.
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