Telephone Line Trail, Wooleen Station Telephone Line Trail, Wooleen Station
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The Telephone Line Trail is a 20km (or 10km) hike or mountain bike ride on Wooleen Station in the Shire of Murchison. It is a 20km trail if you choose to hike/cycle from the homestead.There is an alternative start/finish point at the end of the airstrip that reduces the distance to 10km.
In 1898 the next-door station Murgoo had a telephone line from Yalgoo, and by 1918 it arrived at Wooleen. It was a party line, which meant that many people along the way could (and did) listen in. It remained in operation until 1985. The remains of this telephone line can be seen as you traverse the first half of this trail after leaving the large airstrip. Keep your eyes trained for wire on the ground, large posts (standing and fallen over) and ceramic insulators.
At the half way point you can leave your bike and walk up a stony hill to admire the view. Afterwards, follow the path and wind amongst some beautiful granite before travelling through the mulga shrubs back to the large airstrip.
Check-in at the homestead before departure to ensure the track condition is suitable.
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Time / Duration
Allow a half day to do this trail.
Length
19.6km loop, with an option to start half way and halve to 10km if you depart from the homestead
Trail Start
Wooleen Homestead, Twin Peaks-Wooleen Rd, Murchison,660km (7 hours) north of Perth
Trail End
This trail can finish at the Wooleen Homestead or the end of the RFDS airstrip
Bush Walk
Grade 3
Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
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Mountain Bike
Moderate
Recommended for moderate intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience. Typically narrow trails with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features.
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Hazards & Warnings
Summer temperatures are extreme and the track is closed from November to March each year. Always check-in at the homestead for current track conditions.
Allow enough time to finish the trail before sun down.
Safety
Bring a hat, water bottle/ reservoir, hiking books, suncream, and PLB device.
Allow enough time to finish the trail before sun down.
Facilities
- Camping
- Lookouts
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
Best time of year
April - September
Fees
Free of charge for Wooleen Station guests otherwise a daily property fee of $25 per car applies
Trail Access
Road - To Wooleen Station Stay - 4WD recommended due to gravel roads.
Prohibited Items
Firearms and motorbikes.
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Hikers passing granite outcropping along the Telephone Line trail
Hikers passing granite outcropping along the Telephone Line trail
Mountain Biker using the Telephone Line Trail on Wooleen Station
Mountain Biker passing through quartz outcropping on the Telephone Line Trail at Wooleen Station
Mountain Biker passing a granite outcrop on the Telephone Line Trail on Wooleen Station
Mountain Biker passing through granite outcropping on the Telephone Line Trail at Wooleen Station
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