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Here is a list of some of the best tracks in the area. I have not been up there for sometime so not sure of track conditions. Some of these trails can be difficult for standard cars. These maps are helpful
Maps Chichester 9233-4s scale 1:25000
Craven 9233-1s scale 1:25000
Wilson spur track. -32.152616, 151.833072. Travel along this trail approx 1 km then turn left onto Pine spur trail. There is a rutted sometimes tricky decent down into the creek. Not marked on the map is a trail just before you cross the creek to the north. This is a challenging rutted high climb that takes you to the Upper Avon Rd. Turn left and follow the trail keeping left until the road crosses the Pine spur trail.
Wilson spur track. -32.152616, 151.833072. Opposite the Pine Spur trail is a very steep rutted long hill climb that will take you to berrico road. The trail splits into 2 at the beginning of the high climb with the trail to the south being the more difficult but can be a little tight between trees however the trails soon join. Not really any turning around room so a winch is handy.
Side track on Mountain Road. -32.190831, 151.787839. This trail is in between mountain road and corner creek on the map. You may be coming from the north but co ordinates are for the south as it more fun to climb the hills. Unlike most of the other trails this is quite a rocky climb. About 12 months ago they had just started logging on the northern end so I hope they have not logged the whole track, as it is one of the best climbs. Mountain Rd itself is easy but enjoyable drive and the only one marked as 4wd only.
Black Bulga Range -32.22707, 151.798911. This comes off cabbage tree road just before you cross the Telegherry River. (Cabbage tree road continues across the river but shortly after there is a locked gate). This is another long very steep climb. There is not point to turn around and about half way up this is a tree across the track but you can get around it. Good Climb.
Unknown Off Cabbage tree Rd -32.232914, 151.791358. Although on the map it shows this as a dead end trail it is a through road. At the beginning there is a bridge, which is only good for bikes now however there is a trail, which climbs down and through the creek. There is also a good swimming hole in the Telegherry River here. Follow the trail along the side of the river and it will turn across the river and there is a hill good climb which leads to Dixie Top Road.
Unknown off Frying Pan Rd -32.220462, 151.760931. Just south of Frying Pan camping area is this trail, which is not completely marked on the map but leads to Reeves Rd -32.23767,151.750717. A Very rutted step climb. May need lockers.
As off Frying pan is another trail which connects with the end of Reeves road though a bit easier but still a good climb. 32.232334, 151.763484
Bush Mills Rd -32.213854, 151.721964. This entry is the southern end as the northern end is locked and the two ends don’t meet. Follow this trail until you cross the Telegherry River. Once across the trail will turn left and then there is another good hill climb. At some point up the hill you will have to turn sharply to the left as which is no trouble as the old track is over grown. It will lead you to middle ridge road.
However at approx 32.185928, 151.725054 there will be a old logging clearing to the left ( when heading north). Though not marked on your map at the back of this clearing is trail that leads back to Wangat Rd. Good Climb.
Maps Chichester 9233-4s scale 1:25000
Craven 9233-1s scale 1:25000
Wilson spur track. -32.152616, 151.833072. Travel along this trail approx 1 km then turn left onto Pine spur trail. There is a rutted sometimes tricky decent down into the creek. Not marked on the map is a trail just before you cross the creek to the north. This is a challenging rutted high climb that takes you to the Upper Avon Rd. Turn left and follow the trail keeping left until the road crosses the Pine spur trail.
Wilson spur track. -32.152616, 151.833072. Opposite the Pine Spur trail is a very steep rutted long hill climb that will take you to berrico road. The trail splits into 2 at the beginning of the high climb with the trail to the south being the more difficult but can be a little tight between trees however the trails soon join. Not really any turning around room so a winch is handy.
Side track on Mountain Road. -32.190831, 151.787839. This trail is in between mountain road and corner creek on the map. You may be coming from the north but co ordinates are for the south as it more fun to climb the hills. Unlike most of the other trails this is quite a rocky climb. About 12 months ago they had just started logging on the northern end so I hope they have not logged the whole track, as it is one of the best climbs. Mountain Rd itself is easy but enjoyable drive and the only one marked as 4wd only.
Black Bulga Range -32.22707, 151.798911. This comes off cabbage tree road just before you cross the Telegherry River. (Cabbage tree road continues across the river but shortly after there is a locked gate). This is another long very steep climb. There is not point to turn around and about half way up this is a tree across the track but you can get around it. Good Climb.
Unknown Off Cabbage tree Rd -32.232914, 151.791358. Although on the map it shows this as a dead end trail it is a through road. At the beginning there is a bridge, which is only good for bikes now however there is a trail, which climbs down and through the creek. There is also a good swimming hole in the Telegherry River here. Follow the trail along the side of the river and it will turn across the river and there is a hill good climb which leads to Dixie Top Road.
Unknown off Frying Pan Rd -32.220462, 151.760931. Just south of Frying Pan camping area is this trail, which is not completely marked on the map but leads to Reeves Rd -32.23767,151.750717. A Very rutted step climb. May need lockers.
As off Frying pan is another trail which connects with the end of Reeves road though a bit easier but still a good climb. 32.232334, 151.763484
Bush Mills Rd -32.213854, 151.721964. This entry is the southern end as the northern end is locked and the two ends don’t meet. Follow this trail until you cross the Telegherry River. Once across the trail will turn left and then there is another good hill climb. At some point up the hill you will have to turn sharply to the left as which is no trouble as the old track is over grown. It will lead you to middle ridge road.
However at approx 32.185928, 151.725054 there will be a old logging clearing to the left ( when heading north). Though not marked on your map at the back of this clearing is trail that leads back to Wangat Rd. Good Climb.
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