Merri Creek Trail — Local services in Melbourne

Great trail, very scenic the further you go, especially once you pass the Bell St area. There's a cafe on the track near Northcote soccer club. I ride from Bundoora to Kew. A round trip is about 1hr 15min on my bike. The only annoying thing is no matter how many signs there are on posts and printed at your feet that it's a "SHARED" track entitled people still have no clue when how to keep to one side and eyes open ahead. Most riders yelling passing and what side or ring their bell so you know they are behind you. It's very hard for some to understand the concept that a bike can't stop on a dime, just like any moving object. I've seen dog owners show more respect then so called parents with kids. Personally, I would apologize to a rider for not keeping an eye on my kid to avoid them being hit. But some find it a need to abuse the rider for saying to keep to one side as per the signs. It's not that hard is it. It's a shared track and fire everyone's...

Parked at the Lake Grove off the Murray Rd (4 hours parking area) and a few steps down towards Merri-creek, pass the bridge, and walk on the grass along the creek opposite the human-made walking trails👣👣👣

The natural trails were way better, quiet, and non distracted by bicycles and high...

One of the best bike or walking trails near the CBD! Every fortnight, I go biking with my bestie, Blas, and we bring our friends along. After the trail, we head to the nearby fish and chips shop and enjoy our meal at the gardens. It's one of the best...