The Rubicon Valley Historic Area has been set aside for the protection of the area's historic sites and values. Timber harvesting used to be the major industry of the region, beginning in the early 1900s. There were 8 sawmills operating in the forest in the first half of the century.
The walk passes through beautiful Mountain Ash forests with highlights that include crossing an impressive timber trestle bridge, a look inside a small heritage-listed sawmill and walking along the aqueduct that feeds the Royston Power Station.
You can extend this walk and continue 3.5 kilometre on to the Rubicon Dam. Take a break at the end of the tramline and enjoy the atmosphere of the damp gorge and its small dam before returning down to the Royston Power station.