Scotchman's Creek Trail in Chadstone
Scotchman's Creek Trail in Chadstone
An easy walk along the lower reaches of Scotchman's Creek until it disappears beneath the Monash Freeway
Summary
An easy walk along the lower reaches of Scotchman's Creek until it disappears beneath the Monash Freeway
Description
You can start the walk at various places. If you want to park you car safely, the best choices are the car park at the corner of Cabana Cresc and Park Rd, or at the end of Rae St. Reasonably flat throughout except around Stamford Rd.
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Points of Interest
1. The entrance to the trail
Although it is a very long trail, this last section, running between hunting dale and Warrigal Rds, is a pleasant 2km walk
2. Oakleigh Public Golf Course
The trail skirts Oakleigh Public Golf Course for much of its length
3. Oakleigh Recreation Centre
The track continues between the golf course, and a swimming pool and fitness centre.
4. Park Road Bridge
Opened in the 1930s, the bridge has some attractive art deco features.
5. Bridge to alternative route
If you are walking there and back again you can cross the bridge to a short alternative track to Park Rd.
6. Another link bridge
This bridge links Cole Cresc to Caloola Reserve
7. Creek or Drain?
The creek has run most of its course freely, but from here on it is channeled along a drain.
8. Federation Energy Training Centre
The creek disappears under the Monash Freeway here, next to the Federation Training Centre, which is a major energy sector training centre.
Features
Seating available
Dog off-leash area
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
