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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Bitumen Road
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Steep Road
Winding Road
Speed Bumps
Vehicle Ford
Entry Fee
Large Car Park
Small Car Park
Accessible Parking
Accessible Toilet
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Timber Boardwalk
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Mountain Bike Trail
Historic Rail Trail
Dog Friendly
Urban Walk
Coast & Beach
Historic Lighthouse
Waterfalls & Lakes
Rainforest Walk
Goldfields & Mining
Heritage Walk
Aboriginal Art
Alpine Region
Alpine Huts
Exposed Ledges
Rock Scrambling
Steep Terrain
Bush Bashing
River Crossings
Scenic Viewpoints
Well Marked
Drinking Water
Untreated Water
Fishing Spots
Swimming Spots
Overnight Campsites
Trail Running
Horse Riding
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.
The Tasmanian Trail
Tips
Railton to Sheffield in Northern Tasmania
Northern Tasmania near the Great Western Tiers and Mount Roland, 259km from Hobart
Compacted earth
Hilly
For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.
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