Info on Mt Sugarloaf please..

[GlennMember]

Hey Gang,

As a newbie to the area, just wanting some help with directions and parking for a short ride to try out the bikes.

I used to bush ride years ago, but its been ages, and my 16yr old son really hasn’t ridden at all, so I’d regard us both as being Grade 1 riders. Given this, I was hoping someone maybe able to give me a google map link or other directions for a grade 1 loop track near Mt Sugarloaf. Somewhere we can park the trailer in safety, go for a quick blat and return.

Many thanks gang,

Cheers

Squizz

[Dwayne OMember]

Hey Squizz,,,
Look on Google Maps , type in Buchanan NSW then zoom in till you see Echidna Dve (its near the ORICA PLANT on George Booth Dve). You will see an oval shaped track carved in on the right side of George Booth, that is the track where a lot of locals take their kids to learn (there is supposed to be a membership fee you can pay I think to Kurri MC Club or something, but it is hard to find out info, maybe ask someone there if you see anyone)
Otherwise, there is another track carved in on the opposite side of the road you can see on Google too (its on the Power ine track mate)

There is also Sugarloaf Range Rd just shy of the peak of Sugarloaf (if you have rego and son is licenced etc) If not the oval track area is the go to not worry about Mr Plod as you call him :laugh:

Enjoy

[Dwayne OMember]

I forgot, there are some enduro type trails running around the oval track at Bucahanan too, they were a bit tight & rocky for a grade 1 rider last time I rode them though (that was at least 2 years ago)
They may be alright now, could be worse too though :laugh:

Enjoy

[GlennMember]

Eagle, you’re a bloody legend mate , many thanks for the heads up, I will get onto it

Cheers

[Dwayne OMember]

No wuckers Squizz
If I wasn`t so bust this weekend, I would take you out there and have a gander.

Did you see the area ok on the maps in Google ????

Cheers

[GlennMember]

EAGLE`02 wrote:

No wuckers Squizz
If I wasn`t so bust this weekend, I would take you out there and have a gander.

Did you see the area ok on the maps in Google ????

Cheers

Ah no worries Eagle, wasn’t goin out this weekend anyway, just trying to get some info way before goin out. Just having a “Squizz” now… :woohoo: .. :pinch:

Cheers

[GlennMember]

Yeh Think I’ve found it, thanks again Eagle.

While on George Booth Dve, it looks like you turn off to the right about half a kay or so before Echidna Dve on the left, does that sound about right?

[Dwayne OMember]

Yeah, But it`s only a narrow dirt road that follows an ols railway line then veers off right thru the trees and a gate from memory :whistle:
Be careful of traffic when pulling up or turning across the road (they tend to fly along George Booth a bit) as there is no turning lane ,,,,,,,,

If I get time after tomorows Toy Run ride, I might run out there and double check for ya

[Dwayne OMember]

For much better imagery, log into http://www.nearmap.com, create a free account and the satellite images are much more up to date and you can zoom in so much closer (I can see the ruts & tyre walls on the track etc etc)
LAtest image was taken September this year

This can be handy for a lot of areas when trip planning etc

[GlennMember]

Excellent Stuff Eagle, once again terrific insights and help

Have a good ride on the toy run, I’d be there meeself, but my bike does not arrive till Tuesday

Cheers

[Dwayne OMember]

Look for gate J3 which is 5.5k from Seahampton Rural Fire Station, the dirt track at the end of the armco railing is the one you want to take. There were only some dudes with their families on quads there today and damn was it dusty :laugh:

I had a squizz on the way home from the Toy Run

[murph the surfMember]

Bet there is no dust now, Eags. :blink:
Cheers
Murph

[Dwayne OMember]

:laugh: Yeah, was just thinking that myself Murph :whistle:

I got home just as the clouds rolled in & the wind picked up along with the thunder :woohoo:

[GlennMember]

EAGLE`02 wrote:

:Look for gate J3 which is 5.5k from Seahampton Rural Fire Station, the dirt track at the end of the armco railing is the one you want to take.

Thanks Eagle, I assume its where the red arrow is on the pic below..

How was the toy run? Glad it was in the mornin for ya’s

[Dwayne OMember]

Yep. And the track in is easy to see on that, as is the road at Gate J3

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