Edgars Creek Trail
Encyclopedia
The Edgars Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists
and pedestrian
s in the suburb of Thomastown
, an inner northern suburb of Melbourne
, Victoria
.
It leads to the historic village of Westgarthtown, which makes for an interesting day out.
. Leaving the Western Ring Road Trail
the trail immediately degenerates into a goat track beside the creek. On the north side of Spring St a private property blocks the path. Further to the north and about 1 km later, it returns to a decent concrete path.
in the south.
North end at 37.672869°S 145.005109°E.
South end at 37.685968°S 145.008195°E.
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
and pedestrian
Pedestrian
A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, whether walking or running. In some communities, those traveling using roller skates or skateboards are also considered to be pedestrians. In modern times, the term mostly refers to someone walking on a road or footpath, but this was not the case...
s in the suburb of Thomastown
Thomastown, Victoria
Thomastown is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 km north from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Whittlesea...
, an inner northern suburb of Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
.
It leads to the historic village of Westgarthtown, which makes for an interesting day out.
Following the Path
The path is signed on the Western Ring Road TrailWestern Ring Road Trail
The Western Ring Road Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians that bridges the northern suburbs and follows the Western Ring Road...
. Leaving the Western Ring Road Trail
Western Ring Road Trail
The Western Ring Road Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians that bridges the northern suburbs and follows the Western Ring Road...
the trail immediately degenerates into a goat track beside the creek. On the north side of Spring St a private property blocks the path. Further to the north and about 1 km later, it returns to a decent concrete path.
Connections
Dead end in the north at German Lane. Western Ring Road TrailWestern Ring Road Trail
The Western Ring Road Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians that bridges the northern suburbs and follows the Western Ring Road...
in the south.
North end at 37.672869°S 145.005109°E.
South end at 37.685968°S 145.008195°E.