Track classification
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 22:28
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Tim Owen
Heading off tomorrow for 2 weeks in
Vic High Country.
We are traveling solo, so don't want to find ourselves in over our heads. We are traveling in a HZJ75 Troopy with standard 1hz. I have been down Zeka into Wonongatta before, and out on the Wombat Spur/Cynthia Range and this is probably the steepest track I've ever driven.
Route planned is (roughly) -
Home,
Walhalla,
Woods Point,
Mansfield, Brocks Road, King Billy, Zeka, Wombat Spur/Cynthia Range,
Talbotville, Grant,
Blue Rag Range - then Benambra - Mt Pinnibar,
Tom Groggin and then
home down the Barry Way.
From what I have read, I can expect the most difficult sections on
Blue Rag Range and Mt Pinnibar - and possibly King Billy Track?.
Can anyone give me an idea of whether this will be any more difficult than the steep climb up Wombat Spur? I'm not sure I want to take on anything much steeper than that.
Appreciate any last minute advice.
ps. I have all the relevant Rooftop Maps.
Reply By: Tim - Stratford (VIC) - Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 22:49
Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 22:49
G'day Tim,
You shouldn't have too many problems with the route you've choosen. Pinnibar would be the steepest, but had good traction last time I was on it (18 mths ago) - same for
Blue Rag range - not very shaley and good traction.
King Billy is a bit rocky in
places but there is no real steep stuff.
Just take it easy on the climbs and don't forget to enjoy the
views.
If staying in
Talbotville - try Basalt knob track - that'll
test you out - but only if you're comfortable - it has a nasty steep bit near the top and is shaley!
All the best,
Tim - Stratford, Vic.
PS - may pay to have a chainsaw/axe/bow saw.
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Follow Up By: Tim Owen - Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 23:01
Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 23:01
Thanks Tim. Is Pinnibar any steeper than the first bit of Wombat Range Track?
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