The trail starts in Caroline Springs, on to Burnside continuing through to Albanvale and then Deer Park (approx 10 km).

Navigation is then straightforward with sealed concrete paths on both sides of the creek arriving at Station Road (approx 800 m).

The trail then runs directly and uninterrupted from Moore Park, Ardeer to Albion, then Sunshine and onto Brooklyn (approx 4 km).

This section is augmented along its length with sculptures created by Geoffrey Ricardo: "A strange trail of beasts, spirits and guardians".

The one kilometre link from Grieve Parade to the Federation Trail was opened in April 2024 as part of the West Gate Tunnel works.

The northern end of the upper section connects to Western Ring Road Trail.

The southern end of the lower section connects to Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail.