Diamond Creek Trail
The Diamond Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows Diamond Creek through the north eastern outer suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
| Diamond Creek Trail | |
|---|---|
Entrance to Edendale Farm, Eltham | |
| Length | Approx 11 km |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Hazards | Unguarded railway crossing |
| Surface | Asphalt or concrete path |
| Hills | Fitzsimons Lane |
| Water | Diamond Creek, Eltham |
| Train(s) | Hurstbridge Line |
| Tram(s) | None |
| Bus | 580, 343 |
It generally follows the creek and railway to Eltham where it joins the Main Yarra Trail (also called Yarra River Trail). It is mostly flat with some minor rises. Scenery includes park lands, the creek valley, and semi-rural suburbia. The trail is fully paved with either concrete or asphalt and is not much affected by tree roots. It is a trail for leisurely riding rather than high-speed commuting and is shared with walkers, family groups, children, dogs (on leash) and the elderly. The path is narrow in parts and has many added 90 degree bends to vary interest.
The trail is poorly signposted and there are a two points where the unwary traveller can become easily lost. There are also some dangerous road crossings. The main features are Edendale Farm Community Environment Centre and Diamond Valley Railway.