The Copper Coast Rail Trail is a rail trail in the Australian state of South Australia following the course of the disused Balaklava-Moonta railway line in the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia. It is open to pedestrians and cyclists, and runs for 25 km from Kadina to Moonta.[1]
| Copper Coast Rail Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 25 km (16 mi) |
| Location | Yorke Peninsula, South Australia |
| Trailheads | Kadina, Wallaroo, Moonta |
| Use | Hiking, cycling |
| Season | all |
| Hazards | some at-level road crossings |
| Surface | sealed |
| Right of way | Balaklava-Moonta railway line |
| Website | www |
Details
editFrom Kadina it follows the old line until Wallaroo with a new extension built in 2022 to Moonta. The path is sealed through the entire journey with some level road crossings, playgrounds and parks.[2] The former stations and sidings in this section were Wallaroo Mines, Wallaroo, Cross Roads and Moonta.[3]
The trail was opened in 2017 after the line after the line between Kadina and Wallaroo was dismantled. The trail was extended to Moonta in 2022.[4]
References
edit- ^ "South Australia's Copper Coast Rail Trail adds a new leg". Bicycle Network. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Copper Coast Rail Trail – Rail Trails Australia". Rail Trails Australia – Walk, cycle or ride Australia's wonderful rail trails. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Wayback Machine
- ^ "Copper Coast Council". Copper Coast Council. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
