Kilmore - Community Bank Walking Trail
A 1.6km one way (3.2km return) walk around part of the Kilmore Racecourse. The trail starts in the north-west corner which has some beautiful cypress tree stump chainsaw carvings, follows the north and then the east side and south sides. You can either re-trace your steps at this point or walk beside East Street back to the starting point. A map showing the route is:
Point 1 on the map refers to an incident where a pilot was killed in an aircraft crash in 1949 and point 2 refers to moving of the grandstand from the east to the west side of the racecourse in 1947.
The design of the Racecourse trail focuses on protecting the natural environment, heritage and rural character. The trail provides a great opportunity to combine sustainable trail development with restoration and all important ongoing maintenance of the biodiversity of these special areas. The construction of the trail has included revegetation of the road reserve. The planning for the trail has avoided the removal, destruction or lopping of native vegetation by providing alignments that areas of native vegetation.
Roadside vegetation plays an important role as a wildlife habitat. Tracts of remnant vegetation are fragmented in the area and roadside areas represent one of the largest reserves of native vegetation species. Throughout the trail, native trees and bushes hove been planted to provide food and shelter for the native animals. Nest boxes hove been installed to supplement the existing nesting trees.
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A highlight of the walk are a series of chainsaw tree stump sculptures along the north side of the racecourse.
The east side of the walk is through light bushland with some seats to rest on. During Spring there were plenty of wildflowers and some orchids.
On the east side there is a fun bridge with the sign "Beware of Troll". Look down and you might see the signs of the troll.
You will pass Monument Hill Reserve on the walk.
On the south side is an unofficial BMX track.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are permitted on leash. There is a fenced dog off leash park near the start of the walk.
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Location
59 East Street, Kilmore 3764 Map
