Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail
Victoria, Australia
Point-to-point trail in Victoria, Australia. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 35.6 mi (57.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,709 ft (521 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 50 min
- High point
- 1,549 ft (472 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Shelter 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Shelter 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Shelter 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Shelter 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from start
- Shelter 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from start
- Shelter 20.5 mi (33 km) from start
- Shelter 20.5 mi (33 km) from start
- Bike repair station 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from start
- Shelter 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Smythesdale Gardens 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Smythesdale Gardens 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from start
- Shelter 25 mi (40.2 km) from start
- Shelter 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from start
- Bike repair station 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from start
- Shelter 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from start
- Shelter 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from start
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Questions about Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail
How long is Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail?
Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail is 35.6 mi (57.2 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 50 min. It climbs 1,709 ft (521 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,549 ft (472 m).
How hard is Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail?
Parking at the far end, Free. 18 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 12.6 mi (20.2 km). Toilets: 12.5 mi (20.2 km), 20.5 mi (33 km), 27.5 mi (44.3 km).
Is Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (51% under trees).
What can you do on Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail?
Bluestone Bubbles & Banter, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. Shop: IGA, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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