- Length
- 26 km (one way; 52 km return)
- Start
- Old Scottsdale Railway Station
- Finish
- Former Tulendeena railway station, top of Billycock Hill
- Region
- North East Tasmania (Dorset)
- Surface
- Mostly compacted gravel - all-weather trail
- Difficulty
- Easy - gentle grades (maximum 3%), suitable for most fitness levels
E-bike rules on this trail
Powered vehicles are not permitted unless authorised by the corridor manager, except compliant power-assisted bicycles as defined under Tasmanian law - i.e. legal e-bikes are allowed.
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Highlights
- Tall forests, tree-fern-lined cuttings and large embankments over gullies
- Great Forester River crossing at Tonganah
- 16 km Tulendeena-to-Tonganah section is all downhill
- Snake Track side trip (about 3.4 km) to Legerwood's carved memorial trees
Before you go
- Allow 2-4 hours cycling one way
- Toilets at Scottsdale, Northeast Park, Tonganah and Legerwood Park; water at Scottsdale Railway Precinct and Tonganah
- Parking at Scottsdale Railway Precinct, Tonganah and Tulendeena
- Dogs on lead; check Tasmania Fire Service ratings; watch for wildlife at dawn and dusk
Common questions
Can you ride an e-bike on the North East Rail Trail?
Powered vehicles are not permitted unless authorised by the corridor manager, except compliant power-assisted bicycles as defined under Tasmanian law - i.e. legal e-bikes are allowed.
How long is the North East Rail Trail?
26 km (one way; 52 km return), from Old Scottsdale Railway Station to Former Tulendeena railway station, top of Billycock Hill.
What is the surface like on the North East Rail Trail?
Mostly compacted gravel - all-weather trail
Sources
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