Red Hill Rail Trail

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Red Hill Rail Trail is a 6.5 kilometre rail trail connecting Red Hill with Merricks, on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. [1] It is primarily used by horse riders. It has gravel, dirt and grass surfaces.

Map of the rail trail. Red Hill Rail Trail Stevage.png
Map of the rail trail.

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Coordinates: 38°22′54″S145°3′30″E / 38.38167°S 145.05833°E / -38.38167; 145.05833