***Cancelled*** Gibraltar rocks - sunday 17 june 2012 [Archive]

Rhino

03-05-12, 02:15 PM

I was there about 5 months ago, not very challenging , Moreso its really only fire trails, The lookout was good though. You should make your way down to the suspension bridge. Its a bit of a walk from the campground but its certainly a fun side bit.. we ended coming out through Hartley.
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SteveC

03-05-12, 06:10 PM

Thanks for your input guys, it's most welcomed

I do understand that the initial part is easy on Mini Mini road to the Rocks, but I was going to do back track after the viewing and then attack the Little Fire Train and the K-Range Fire & Black Range Trails a bit further south.

Have you done these ?

Wolfe

03-05-12, 08:18 PM

I'm in thanks Steve.

Steve F

04-05-12, 12:09 AM

Put me down as well :)

Cheers
Steve

DLE068

04-05-12, 06:29 AM

Put me in too Steve

Bear

04-05-12, 08:50 AM

Maggie would like to come for a drive.

D.K.

04-05-12, 08:56 AM

and then attack the Little Fire Train and the K-Range Fire & Black Range Trails a bit further south.

Have you done these ?

Do you mean Little River Fire Trail? You guys did the full circuit of that in an anti-clockwise direction on Miraz's Trip in Dec 2010. On a recce back in January the track further up,after the short 20m "play hill" and the rocky hill climb, is very chewed up and boggy and their is a locked gate on K-Range FT after you turn L onto it at the top of Little River Fire Trail.

Can you put me down for this trip please?

Cheers

Dave

SteveC

04-05-12, 11:10 AM

D.K.

04-05-12, 12:22 PM

DK
Is that the trip we had to winch for about 6 hours in the rain (me especially) that you are referring to? The one with the BIG rock in the middle of the track?
Based on your information Dave, I will research more and take your advice. Please forward what you can please. Perhaps others can put forward more information.
Steve

Yep, that is on the last section of the track, (basically a circuit), but if the gate is still locked on K-range FT you wont be able to access it anyway. Look at the maps, the tracks are marked.
You could still drive the first half of Little River FT (access from a side track off mini-mini, a km or so before you get to the Gibraltar Rocks turn-off), to where it meets K-range and then head R, which i guess would take you out back toward the main jenolan rd.

SteveC

04-05-12, 04:48 PM

DK
Thanks for your input. If the k-range is locked, then yes, we can take a right hander at the junction back towards the Jenolan Road Like I mentioned it's only a dry weather road as some of us know. I wonder if it's worth "investing in MaxTrax???.
As you can see from the map I attached there are some other tracks going back north east that may be worth it too.

I personally am not too fond of getting caught up again and getting others all muddy, tired and frustrated......

It's all fun!

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Wolfe

05-05-12, 10:56 AM

Great research Steve. Looks like being a fun trip

SteveC

05-05-12, 12:20 PM

Great research Steve. Looks like being a fun trip

Why Thank you Wolfe

jbrad

05-05-12, 10:34 PM

Put me in Steve. Jason

redrubi

06-05-12, 06:14 PM

Please put us down! I'll let you know if we need to withdraw over my shoulder!(fingers crossed!)

Cheers

Andy & Charl:pirate:

Reszo

07-05-12, 03:02 PM

Hi Steve - pls put me down as a reserve

jeepney

08-05-12, 11:45 PM

Steve, put me under reserve, please.

SteveC

28-05-12, 04:58 PM

Just increased numbers, so put your name down, even if reserved for this trip in 3 weeks.

Steven.Boyd

28-05-12, 05:32 PM

Hey Steve.

I would like to attend this trip

Thank you

ian C

28-05-12, 06:35 PM

yes please

dobbo56

28-05-12, 08:29 PM

could you put me down as a reserve thanks Steve, David D. Will have new muddies by then.

SteveC

31-05-12, 06:06 PM

Hello all

I spoke to a lovely lady at the NPWS today and she advised that the Beefsteak Creek Fire trail remains closed until further notice. This would have been a good b+ Track IMO.

But the NPWS are endeavouring to have the near by Black Range Trail reopened in time for the long weekend.

I'll keep an eye open to see if this is a viable track to do on 17th and thus the Jamboree

I'm still hoping to go to the Gibraltar Rocks Look Out. There are roads such as Black Range that head east towards murdering creek,six foot track an onto Megalong Valley. Many look like long tracks and could be unpredictable

If any one else has alternatives, please post up.

Steve

01-06-12, 09:00 PM

Steve
Put me down as a reserve, at the rate people drop out I should be Ok.
GP John Clark

Nekked

07-06-12, 08:45 PM

ill be out at Rydal the weekend of this trip, if the numbers don't show up in the morning let us know at camp and a couple of us will most likely come out for the trip.

Cheers

Alex

SteveC

07-06-12, 09:01 PM

Note this trip is now open with no limit on numbers

If it becomes too unmanageable - then we will address this on the day.

btw - Beefsteak Creek Fire trail is closed.

a_boogs

07-06-12, 09:23 PM

Hey Steve
Michelle and just freed up that so day so please put us down for sure

nevscollop

07-06-12, 09:26 PM

G'Day Steve- Can you add me too

Cheers,

Nick

a_boogs

08-06-12, 01:08 PM

Hey lads
Was just wondering if anyone whose done these trails before could tell me if they think a stock KJ cherokee with 29 inch cooper atz tyres would be able to do this trip or if it requires something more capable...

SteveC

08-06-12, 06:19 PM

a-boogs
I have not been on all these and as the main track I was hoping to do is closed, we will be taking it easy while some may split off to attack other serious trails. No one is forced to do anything they or others think is not within the capabilities of driver or vehicle
I'm sure you will be able to do most of the tracks as we will help you through for sure.

You must have rated recovery points front and back plus recovery equipment plus a uhf if you have one.
Steve

a_boogs

09-06-12, 10:32 AM

Thanks Steve... It's not my truck I'm worried about though it's my dads new rig!!! He's not a club member yet but I'm hoping to get him out and get us another member so I'll have a yarn with him and see if he is keen join and get it dirty :excitement:

D.K.

09-06-12, 07:38 PM

Im out for this trip

TK421

10-06-12, 08:57 PM

Awesome - count us in on this one.
Thanks Steve.

SteveC

11-06-12, 10:33 AM

a_boogs - did you read my PM ??

Nekked

12-06-12, 11:26 PM

sorry guys, got to work this weekend. cannot make it.

Bear

13-06-12, 05:50 PM

Steve we (Maggie & Bear) are out for this trip.

ian C

14-06-12, 12:23 PM

I'm out. Heart attack last Monday. Off the road for a while. Don't you love life's little turnes.

Steven.Boyd

14-06-12, 12:43 PM

Hey Ian

Hope all is well and all the best for a speedy recovery

SteveC

14-06-12, 04:17 PM

The weather does not look all that favourable for Sunday. They expect rain on Saturday

I'm in two mind if we should postpone it.

Though I think it's a good exercise to proceed, in the event we have similar weather in September, we need to find alternative "attractions"

I'm open to ALL those that have shown interest for Sunday to put forward their comments.

I appreciate your clarification as soon as possible

Steve

Steven.Boyd

14-06-12, 04:33 PM

Hi Steve.

Depending on how many people turn up and the tread lightly policy we could split the group as we do not want to chew up the track with 14 jeeps
One group could explore the track you had mentioned and the others could explore some other area as we still have a lot of track to map out.

I do agree with you as we do need to run these tracks in bad weather to see if they are still a viable option,

I am still keen to head up there

I say we head up to Lithgo see what the weather is doing and the numbers and go from there

ian C

14-06-12, 07:28 PM

Thanks Steve, look forward to some tracks in August.

redrubi

14-06-12, 11:29 PM

Sorry Steve we are going to have to withdraw.:grumpy: I've been waiting on parts all week and only just found out they won't arrive until next week (sway bar so it's a little dangerous to drive long distance).

p.s Ian C, heart attack? Best excuse I've ever heard!! Only joking Mate! Get Well Soon:encouragement: . Remember we are just down the road if you need anything.(I've got jumper leads CLEAR!! LOL!):eagerness:

Cheers

Andy & Charl:pirate:

Wolfe

15-06-12, 01:43 AM

I'm out. Heart attack last Monday. Off the road for a while. Don't you love life's little turnes.

Hope you are OK and on the way to a speedy recovery

Hunno

15-06-12, 12:17 PM

Hope you are OK and on the way to a speedy recovery

Yep, 2nd that

jeepney

15-06-12, 07:34 PM

Sorry Steve I can't join you on this trip. I strained my right shoulder at work and doctor advised me to rest.

a_boogs

15-06-12, 10:41 PM

I agree with Steve b. I'm still keen.

jbrad

15-06-12, 11:02 PM

Sorry guys, I'm out. I'm on duty and can't go that far out. All my best to Ian, flicking thru posts seeing that you are not well. Thinkin of you, get well soon. Jas

Steve F

16-06-12, 03:45 PM

Is there air and fuel near the end of the trip?

Cheers
Steve

SteveC

16-06-12, 03:49 PM

Steve f
The weather might determine if we need fuel etc

Do you think we should proceed? Ill go if others are interested still

Steve F

16-06-12, 04:06 PM

Not looking good and with the numbers it might be better to push it out a week? Or maybe just run it with one or two Jeeps?

Cheers
Steve

Steven.Boyd

16-06-12, 04:15 PM

I am still keen to run it if Steve C Still wants to.

I say we wait to see how many people turn up in the morning and then a small number of us can run steve C trip and the rest could map out another track that holds up better with the weather we have had.

How does every once else feel that have said they will turn up ??

SteveC

16-06-12, 04:18 PM

Im actially in blaxland now. And its pooring rain. It would not be clearing anytime soon

I think your right Steve. It just too wet and will be misrable even for recce

Im going to cancel. I hope everyone agrees. Im sure as I am to be disappointed
I propose next Sunday 24. Please post up if you want to attend
Steve
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Steve F

16-06-12, 04:20 PM

It's all going to be slop up there at the moment. Lots of clay. I think it's a good decision to cancel, the tracks will not only get cut up but there's a good chance of damage to vehicles as well.

Cheers
Steve

Steven.Boyd

16-06-12, 04:24 PM

I will be keen to come on the 24th with you steve.

Dose anyone also want to go for a recce tomorrow???

Steve F

16-06-12, 04:26 PM

I'll be up for the 24th

Cheers
Steve

Steve F

16-06-12, 04:27 PM

I will be keen to come on the 24th with you steve.

Dose anyone also want to go for a recce tomorrow???

We need some 'D' grade trips reccied, Rydal to Jenolan Caves etc ;)

Cheers
Steve

Steven.Boyd

16-06-12, 04:32 PM

Is any one going to be in Rydal tomorrow??

Any one want to do do a recce?? I am keen but am not that familiar with the area

dobbo56

16-06-12, 05:50 PM

i must agree, much to horrible to go anywhere, much better day to stay at home and watch the V8's in sunny Darwin. but put me down for the 24th, thanks Steve. David D..

Steven.Boyd

16-06-12, 06:15 PM

Might spend the day working on my jeep.

Put me down for the 24th thanks

a_boogs

16-06-12, 06:44 PM

We're in for the 24th :smile-new:

DLE068

17-06-12, 12:53 AM

Count me in for the 24th. Hopefully there will be some harder tracks to xplore, n I might have some stuff from Mr Woodley by then.

17-06-12, 11:11 AM

Steve,
Put me down for the 24th.

John Clark

dobbo56

17-06-12, 01:15 PM

i was just talking with a friend in Lithgow and its currently a lovely 7 degrees c.

redrubi

19-06-12, 12:01 AM

G-Day Steve,

We may be able to make it depending on parts! Will let you know for sure before the weekend!:indecisiveness:

cheers

Andy & Charl:pirate: