Length: 12km
Duration: 3hrs
Grade: 3
Style: One Way
Start: Railton
End: Sheffield

Location: Northern Tasmania
Closest Town: Railton
Distance from CBD: 259km
State: TAS
Latitude: -41.34659176
Longitude: 146.4267743

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Railton to Sheffield Rail Trail is a 12km, grade 3 one way hike, located in Northern Tasmania, Tasmania. The hike should take approximately 3hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

Sheffield 200m up Johnson St on Railton edge of town

This trail traverses a variety of countryside in a very picturesque part of Northern Tasmania.
The trail is mainly off road following the old railway corridor except for a short section at the Railton end.
It can be ridden on hybrid bikes equipped with wider tyres, taking care as you go,
The trail features some good cuttings and embankments,
Ride the tourist steam train at Sheffield on the first Sunday of each month,
See the famous murals at Sheffield, and the Topiaries at Railton

For more information on this trail see the book Rail Trails of Tasmania.

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