Broadmeadows Valley Trail
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| Broadmeadows Valley Trail | |
| Length | 14.3km |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Hills | Some uphill work when heading north |
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| Train | Craigieburn, Jacana |
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[edit] Description
The Broadmeadows Valley Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[1]
While in Craigieburn consider a side trip to Mt Ridley or a return trip via the Craigieburn Bypass Trail.
[edit] Following the Path
The north end of the trail is most readily accessed from Craigieburn station. The trail starts at the intersection of Hothlyn Drv and Aitken Creek.
Follow Aitken Creek for 1.3km until stymied by yet another golf course. The trail turns left and stops immediately at Axminster Drv. Proceed in a westerly direction up Axminster Drv, which immediately swings round to the south. It soon forms a path made out of the ends of a series of cull de sacs. About a 1km from Aitken Creek a small wetland appears. Follow the trail here until a large solitary palm comes into view. Head for the palm, then continue along a short goat track on its far side, that crosses a narrow easement. Pick up the path on the other side of the easement.
Now in Roxburgh Park, the path winds round some streets and crosses an open section and then runs between some contemporary terrace like houses. It breaks into an open park area, where the path forms a figure of eight. At the south end of the park, it passes through a distinct line of trees running west east and crosses a large power transmission line easement. While possible, do not go east at this point. Continue in a southerly direction.
From here the path runs for another 8km through a section that is easy to navigate and arrives at Barry Rd in Westmeadows. Passing by a couple of ovals on the left, the path reaches a footbridge about 0.4km from Barry Rd. Cross the bridge and arrive at the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail.
[edit] Connections
The railway line to Craigieburn station is due to be electrified in 2007 and a new station put in place at Roxburgh Park at Somerton Rd - Roxburgh Park station. The Craigieburn service is currently by Sprinter Railcars.
Dead end in the north at Hothlyn Drv. Meets the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail in the south.
North end at . South end at .
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