Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail

Wow, I never knew that private vehicles are allowed to use this track!

There is a water pipeline running from Mundaring Weir near the coast of Western Australia, 560km to Kalgoorlie in the Goldfields. It has an access track running along it, but I assumed that was restricted, for pipe maintenance only.

Here is an overview webpage:

https://trailswa.com.au/trails/trail/golden-pipeline-heritage-trail

The official site:

https://www.goldenpipeline.com.au/

Another info site, showing towns along the way:

https://www.wheatbelttourism.com/how-to-get-here/self-drive-trails/golden-pipeline-heritage-trail/

Most of it is traversible by 2WD vehicles, even with caravans, but some sections require 4WD vehicles, I presume because they are a soft surface. It looks like long stretches of paved road run nearby, even alongside, the pipe.

It would be a great ride on a trike. Mostly flat, so likely to be easy riding, except for the soft sections. Also, there are towns along the way, so campsites, caravan parks and motels available. Also food.

What time of the year though? Mid-summer would be a challenge, as temperatures can get up over 40 degrees C, sometimes much higher.   

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