Maribyrnong River Trail

Maribyrnong River Trail is a dog walk in Ascot Vale, VIC, where the route follows the meandering Maribyrnong River through parklands and suburbs, offering views of the river valley, city skyline, and various parks and reserves.

The walk

Underfoot it is gravel, bitumen, and concrete.

Lead rules

Brimbank City Council, Hume City Council, Maribyrnong City Council, Melbourne City Council, Moonee Valley City Council, Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water manages the route. Leash rules change along the way: some sections are lead-on, others are signed for off-lead play. The signage at each section is the authority, so treat the first visit as a scouting run and let the signs set the pace.

Carry water for the dog: drinking points along walks like this are rarely signed, so plan as if there are none. Early morning and dusk are the comfortable windows in Ascot Vale for an on-lead stroll of this kind, particularly through the warmer months.

Worth knowing

There is enough dog-friendly hospitality around Ascot Vale to turn the walk into an outing; the suburb guide sorts out the options.