Red Hill Rail Trail
Melbourne region, VIC
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About This Trail
There's a reasonable climb from Merricks at the start of the 6km Red Hill Rail Trail but it's rewarded with great views before an easier climb to the pleasant dining experiences of Red Hill. You can start at either end of this trail, or in the middle. Merricks is a good option if you want a downhill run for your return trip after a decent lunch at Red Hill! The 2.8km lower section, which is popular with horse riders, does not follow the original alignment so it is steeper than a typical rail trail. The original line rose at 1 in 44 to Red Hill, steeper than normal for branch lines but it would have been quite manageable for walkers and bikes. Unfortunately, the rail corridor up to Tonkins Rd was sold and the diversion is even steeper than 1 in 44. The trail is narrow in parts and can also be muddy, so it’s unsuitable for road bikes in winter. For public transport options, go to ‘GET AROUND’ below and click on ‘SHOW MORE’ if necessary The car park entrance at Merricks with phone tower and replica level-crossing gate [2021]
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