The North East Rail Trail officially begins at Scottsdale’s old railway station. It can be used for cycling and hiking and is 26 kilometres long in one direction. Other attractions include a summit with panoramic views, a military museum and tastings at Little Rivers Brewing Co. When planning a trip, you can consider exercise, scenery, history and food and drink as different areas of interest.
Cycling and hiking on the North East Rail Trail
The distance is important for planning: 26 kilometres refers to one way, not the combined return journey. Read the figure as a one-way distance, not as the length of a loop. The trail can be used for both cycling and hiking. This gives you two activity options, with the stated distance applying to one way in either case. The official starting point at the old railway station provides a specific reference point for planning in Scottsdale.
Mount Stronach: a hike with summit views
The hike to the summit of Mount Stronach is 5 kilometres long, and 2.5 hours are allowed for the return trip. This is a different planning measure from the North East Rail Trail: there, the distance in each direction is the main consideration, while here it is the time for the hike to the summit and back. This lets you distinguish between the two nature experiences by activity and route planning. From the summit, panoramic views extend across Scottsdale, farms, forest and the Bass Strait. The view takes in the town as well as several different types of scenery.
Military history and local connections
The Scottsdale RSL Military Museum contains military memorabilia from conflicts including the Boer War, the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Its centrepiece is an A2-295 UH-1H Iroquois helicopter associated with the Vietnam War. The collection therefore covers several conflicts, while this particular object is highlighted as its centrepiece. The ANZAC Walk of Honour is directly opposite the museum. The Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre also has a historic connection to the town: it is located in the old courthouse.
Tastings at Little Rivers Brewing Co.
At Little Rivers Brewing Co., you can enjoy beers and spirits on the premises or buy them to take away. Tasting paddles are available with beer or spirits, and the company also serves a selection of pizzas. The offerings therefore include options for sampling, drinks to take away and a selection of food. The pizzas add a specific food option to the focus on drinks.
Choosing Scottsdale as a destination
If you’re looking for a hotel in Scottsdale, it helps to decide what you want to focus on during your trip first. Trail activities, the summit hike, local history and tastings appeal to different interests. Decide which of these you want to shape your trip, then search for hotels to suit your planned stay.
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