Comments on: Mt Garnet to Lappa Junction Trail

By: John O.

John O. — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:56:04 +0000

My wife and I rode this trail in July 2021. We stayed at Mt Garnet Caravan Park and left our vehicle there for our two day ride. It is 55km from Mt Garnet to Lappa Junction, and there is no accommodation available. So we rode on another 24km to Almadan, and stayed the night in the caravan Park. We had meals at the hotel.
The first part of this trail out of Mt Garnet is fairly rough and overgrown in places. The trail goes through a very rough gully before you reach Nymbool Road, and it is hard to see where the trail goes. Nymbool Road has very deep sand sections for about 4km, and we found it easier to walk. The rest of the trail is a public road, but hardly any traffic, and it is very remote. This trail is for the adventurous and experienced riders.

By: Mick H.

Mick H. — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 06:01:17 +0000

Just a question, I have distant relatives that worked on the rail lines and I’m trying to find out information of the Ord Siding that I believe wasn’t that far from Lappa. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Mick

By: Brooksie

Brooksie — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 06:46:30 +0000

I have ridden this rail trail 5 times over the past 18 years. It Has gradually become more of a dirt road and less of a rail trail adventure over that time. Each trip was part of a month long Cape York ride and made up part of a bigger day’s ride from Mt Garnet to Almaden or Emu Creek. . It is still enjoyable for its scenery, cuttings and occasional remnant culvert. There may or may not be water in a couple of creeks along the way. The historic Lappa pub at the northern end is worth a visit . There is no habitation along the way and gives a wonderful feeling of remoteness and solitude as there is little likelihood of much traffic- maybe a couple of 4 wheel drives. The scenic qualities and remoteness make it more attractive to me than the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail but of course accessibility is much more limited. For day trippers, drop off and pick up at the ends would need some arranging or a 4 we can accompany you. Leave the Corolla at home as it can be rough in places. A local guided tour adventure company does a great supported multi day trip including this trail ( we met them).
Good enough to keep me coming back every few years.