Length: 7.5km
Duration: 2hrs
Grade: 2
Style: One Way
Start: Margaret River
End: Rusden
Location: Regional Western Australia
Closest Town: Margaret River
Distance from CBD: 280km
State: WA
Latitude: -33.94304889
Longitude: 115.0750473
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2WD Access
4WD Access
Public Transport
Bitumen Road
Gravel Road
Steep Road
Winding Road
Speed Bumps
Vehicle Ford
Entry Fee
Large Car Park
Small Car Park
Accessible Parking
Accessible Toilet
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Untreated Water
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Table
BBQ Facilities
Campfire Pit
Camping Area
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Concrete Path
Timber Boardwalk
Gravel Path
Sandy Trail
Rough Trail
Undefined Trail
Prams & Strollers
Manual Wheelchair
Motorised Wheelchair
Bicycle Trail
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
The trail starts near "Old Kate", a preserved steam engine at the northern edge of Margaret River. Much of the trail follows old timber tramway formations up the river to the Rusden picnic site.
The picnic site has all toilet and barbeque facilities.
Optional winter paths are provided when the trail gets very wet underfoot.
The trail links with the Busselton - Flinders Bay Rail Trail.
Trail manager is the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River www.amrsc.wa.gov.au
Tips
Margaret River to Rusden in Regional Western Australia
280km south of Perth
Compacted earth, Coarse gravel
Flat and undulating
For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.
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