St Arnaud - Aliens Camp Cycle Trail
An easy 13.25km forest ride through gentle slopes in the foothills of the range passing several interesting heritage sites.
Route Description
From Centre Road
28. Aliens Camp
28a. Benson's Bull Paddock. Site of Benson's Crusher. Crushed most of the rock from mines in area. Aliens Camp: Families of Italian and German heritage were interned here during World War II. Could travel to St. Arnaud but no further. Given tokens instead of money, only useable in St. Arnaud.
29. Boy's Camp Intersection Clovers and Centre Road. Boys Camp: During Depression boys were camped here given areas to cut wood for Melbourne and given food and lodging.
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Notes
- Tracks are signposted in the direction of travel indicated on map. Track signposts may not be easily visible in the reverse direction.
- Tracks are usually suitable for mountain and hybrid bikes.
- Routes follow forest and park roads with mostly gentle to moderate grades. However the terrain south of the Rostron/Stuart Mill Road is steep with mountain grades and may require a fair degree of walking.
- Occasional vehicular traffic. Surface conditions vary depending on weather.
- No fires may be lit on total fire ban days including gas or fuel stoves in tents. At all other times fires must comply with CFA regulations.
- Drinking water may not be available outside townships.
- Public toilets are located at St. Arnaud, Teddington Hut, Stuart Mill, Barkley, Moonambel, Teddington Camp Ground, St Arnaud Range National Park.
- The banks of the Upper Teddington Reservoir provide a pleasant venue for camping and picnics. Toilets and fireplaces are provided. Camp only in designated camping areas. Camping is also available at Teddington Fisherman's Hut. (Bookings essential contact Parks Victoria on (03) 5431 7120).
- Varied mobile phone reception is available in some areas with towers located at St. Arnaud and Stuart Mill.
- Snakes are unlikely to be a problem, if noticed, leave alone.
- Please take your rubbish with you for recycling or disposal.
Location
Centre Road, St Arnaud 3478 Map
Web Links
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