Comments on: Grand Ridge Rail Trail

By: Sue D.

Sue D. — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:16:09 +0000

In reply to Wolter K.. the low level creek crossings got a mention in my review too :-) the bridges are fabulous.

By: Sue D.

Sue D. — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:15:03 +0000

Top trail. Fairly constant gradual elevation up to Mirboo North, protected by a natural canopy. Lovely kangaroos and wallabies are quite apt to come out when you are getting up speed downhill. Keep your eyes peeled.

When you get up to Mirboo North, there are good toilets in the park, there's the brewery, bakery and other shops. Boolarra has a milk bar.

This is my "home" trail. I especially love that after the big fire, two great bridges cross former deep river beds I used to have to carry my bike up and over.

I am 69, female and ride a hybrid. This trail is very doable for me. The only bit that is irritating is when crossing down to the first street and back up again – you have to watch for cars and (this time of year) a *%#% bird that thinks he is a magpie but falls miserably short. He will strike your eyes. Be careful.

By: Wolter K.

Wolter K. — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:04:40 +0000

63/70 I've ridden this one a few times, starting with a trip when it still had the low-level creek crossings. To see all the progress by the volunteers since then is amazing. The trailheads at both ends are excellent. Bike repair station now installed at the top. Lots of trees have gone after the mini tornado

By: Nick B.

Nick B. — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:26:03 +0000

Rode today from Mirboo North to Boolarra return. Great trail in top condition – a real credit to all those involved with it. Hard packed gravel with barely a lump or bump. Downhill to Boolarra then back up the hill. Had a quick look at what’s left of the big tree & the river walk. Very picturesque logging & dairy rolling hills on either side. Stayed overnight at the First Tee Motel & had a feed at the pub – can recommend both. Brewery only open from Thursday to Sunday.

By: Darren M.

Darren M. — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:49:41 +0000

Through lush bushland it’s a sheltered and inviting walk on a very nice rail trail.

With culverts and other brickworks along the way. It has plenty to keep you engaged.

Even on a hot day it was a delight.

By: John H.

John H. — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:26:57 +0000

Rode this from Boolarra to Mirboo North and return two days ago. Excellent track, easy to ride (especially on the return route which is primarily downhill). Despite it raining earlier and all the time I rode, no evidence at all of boggy sections. It is well drained and very well maintained. Good information panels at each end, particularly at Boolarra. And, as a bonus, you can buy postcards of the track at the Boolarra post office.

By: John B.

John B. — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:56:11 +0000

Rode this trail on 8th August – starting from Mirboo North.
Slight downhill gradient from Mirboo North made an easy start to a thoroughly enjoyable ride on a very good surface, suitable for most bike types. Track was a good width, with effective drainage and no evidence of boggy sections. Much of the track had paddocks of pasture on the north side, and forest cover to the south – very pretty in the afternoon sun.
Entries to the 2 bridges were seamless. At 13 km it is one of Gippsland's shorter trails, but it is a real gem!

By: Ewen H.

Ewen H. — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:18:27 +0000

Ridden ANAZAC day, 2023 from Mirboo Nth to Boolara.

A little known fact is that the track fairies polish and replace every grain of sand each night and this can be the only reason for such a fantastic surface. Not only is the track in immaculate condition (even for a 28mm tyre), the scenery is sublime from the valley views to rain forest and streams. There are a number of really nice looking picnic areas and I found the ride via Yinnar to Morwell pretty safe on the road.

The Lasagna Pie at the Mirboo bakery is a worthy reward for the uphill slog and there is a bottle refill in the park opposite. I give it an 11 and if you do one smaller trail, then this is the one.

By: Ewen H.

Ewen H. — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:42:29 +0000

In reply to Darren E.. Thanks Darren, I loved the TISM sticker and it's twinned with a larger version on the Archies Creek sign, south of town.

By: Mel L.

Mel L. — Mon, 02 May 2022 07:32:17 +0000

I ride this track regularly and it is always well maintained by an active group of volunteers who do a fantastic job. It's particularly nice because you ride through some lovely forest. I've seen Wallabies and a Koala along the track.
The gravel surface is hard packed and fairly smooth. I easily ride it on 28mm road bike tyres inflated to 90 psi.
There is now also a bike tool station at the Mirboo North end where you can access tools and pump your tyres.
It's also a nice ride along the sealed Boolarra-Mirboo North road from Mirboo North to Boolarra and then along the trail back.