South March Highlands Forest loop via Outback & Ridgetop trails

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South March Highlands Forest loop via Outback & Ridgetop trails

Moderate

4.5

(2)

hikers

South March Highlands Forest loop via Outback & Ridgetop trails

03:17

12.8km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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299 m

K2 Entrance and Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the K2 / Klondike entrance of South March Highlands. There's a bike repair station, including an air pump and tools — and of course, you can expect to see lots of bikers on these trails.

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4.07 km

PWT Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The PWT Trail is a beautiful path, and a key loop in South March Highlands that connects east and west sections of the forest’s trail system, passing through varied natural …

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9.47 km

Ridgetop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful stretch of singletrack runs across the ridge above Bonk Point. It's popular with mountain bikers so give way to those on two wheels when you hear them coming.

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10.9 km

South Dogsled Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The South Dogsled Trail winds through mixed forest with a few rocky sections and footbridges to help cross wet areas along the way. It’s a scenic, shared route for hikers …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

987 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

337 m