Horseshoe Rim Drive SA

Today I was invited by Andrew Hiscock and the Whyalla 4wd Club to join them on a drive along part of the Horseshoe Rim, which lies west of Carrieton, SA.

Eleven vehicles took part including smaller 4bies such as a Jeep 3.7lt diesel and a Hyundai Terracan CRD.

The track is well marked and you get a bonus mud map after paying your $30 participation fee and after signing a No Liability form. There are a few tight corners to get through gates, a steep descent and a steepish climb but low range second looked after that.

Today was a HOT day with temps well above 40. Nevertheless our trip leader managed to find a shady tree for lunch in this arid part of the country. There we discovered a bearded dragon trying to camouflage him/herself on as brach of a tree.

The steep pinch was handled well by all except the Terracan. Unfortunately this vehicle had street tyres on and lost a little bit of traction. In reversing down the hill a few metres, the auto hubs unlocked and only 2wd prevailed. The driver is still learning the ropes of his machine and we could forgive him for that. Another club member got in behind the steering wheel and the Terracan flew up the hillside. Nothing like driving someone elses vehicle...lol

This trek is on Horseshoe Station and there is another trek up and over the Moockra Tower whichg accessible from another station. Next time.

The trek is mild 4x4(according to me) but the scenery, despite the dry countryside, is spectacular.

Thanks very much to Andrew and the Whyalla 4x4 Club for an enjoyable outing.

Cheers