This trail has lighting and 24 hr camera surveillance and a 3.5m wide concreted surface.
A high standard rail trail in the major population centre of Ipswich
Great history connections with the first rail line in Queensland, a coke mine, the Rail Workshop Museum and the Smith Street bike route to Ipswich.
This beat the rail line from Ipswich to Brisbane in 1875. Ipswich was a prime candidate for becoming the capital of Queensland,but lost out to Brisbane in 1859. This is why the direction of the first rail is this way.
It was built in 2008 and opened in 2009 with a proposed extension in the future further along the line which hugs the Bremer river toward the centre of Ipswich.
Brassall to North Ipswitch in South East Queensland
Brassall near Ipswich 41 km west of Brisbane.
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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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Closest towns to this walk: Beaudesert, Brisbane, Caboolture, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan City, Moreton Bay, Redland Bay, Redland City, Redlands
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