Stone Hut to Wirrabara (the Remarkable Rail Trail – 9 km)

This section is full of interesting sights and a great riding surface, though it’s best suited for mountain or hybrid bikes. As you set off, you’ll need to cross Horrocks Highway about 850m in—just keep an eye out for fast-moving traffic, and you’ll be fine.

A bit further along, where Horrocks Highway crosses the Rocky River, you’ll see the remains of the original rail bridge nearby. The approach to the bridge is a little steep, and it’s a one-way bridge, so take care.

Around 3.5 km into the ride, you’ll cross the highway again—watch for the trail signs (though they’re a bit tricky to spot). After 300m, the trail veers off from the highway. You’ll turn left onto Hollitts Road and then right to continue on the trail.

One of the more unique moments comes when you cross the Rocky River again—this time without a bridge. The trail drops down to the riverbed, where you’ll navigate over the old railway embankments. It’s not too tough, but if the water level’s high, it might be impassable.

As you near Wirrabara, the trail is lined with beautiful old pine trees, remnants of a forest planted back in 1877. The stretch through the pines is only about 300m, but it’s a lovely sight!

Once you hit Forest Road, turn left. You’ll spot the trail again a short way down on the right. If you’re up for a quick detour, continue along Forest Road to check out the local silo art before rejoining the trail. After crossing Rocky River again, you’ll come across Wongabirrie Park—a perfect spot for a break, with toilets, BBQ facilities, and even a caravan park.

From here, use the small footbridge to head toward Horrocks Highway, where you can visit the local bakery before continuing on your adventure. The next part of the trail picks up on the opposite side of Horrocks Highway, right after Kurrajong Street. Keep an eye out for the trail marker post to get back on track.