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30th August 2011, 10:04 PM
#1
Hardcore
Maiden Gully (near Bendigo) - Rocky Rises Trails
Has anyone done any of these tracks? What are they like??
A woodland in full color is awesome as a forest fire, in magnitude at least, but a single tree is like a dancing tongue of flame to warm the heart.
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30th August 2011 10:04 PM
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31st August 2011, 02:53 AM
#2
Patrol Goddess
Nope. But if I'm home, we could go find out ?
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31st August 2011, 07:34 AM
#3
Patrol God
I am from Bendigo and have never heard of them. Will check it out and get back to you
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31st August 2011, 11:31 AM
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Patrol Guru
Hey Belzi, thats what the Patrol is for... Thers only one way to find out where they go and what they are like... and thats point the 'trol down the track and hang on! hehehe
However, saftey first. If you are going into unknown territory, grab some topo maps and a friend or two. You've done the right thing here and seen if anyone else has had a look.
There is a write up on 4x4 earth in regards to this area though. Here is the URL http://www.4x4earth.com.au/tracks.ht...y-Rises-Trails
Cheers and have fun.
Rob
Just about to jump into my next Patrol. A 2001 GU II TB45E .
WARNING!: Do not ever use a towball as a recovery point. They are not rated and can become a deadly projectile during a recovery if they snap off, and they have done so with tragic results in the past.
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31st August 2011, 01:12 PM
#5
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
rkinsey
Hi Rob,
That is where I first saw the track and I can't find it on any map. Have a few friends that are going there this weekend and was thinking about checking it out with them and if any good go out again with Forum members
A woodland in full color is awesome as a forest fire, in magnitude at least, but a single tree is like a dancing tongue of flame to warm the heart.
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31st August 2011, 01:38 PM
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Patrol Guru
No worries.
There are a few online resources you can use to checkout a potential area for fun and frivolity.
Google Maps is the first one I look at. Gives me an idea on whats around the area and ofcourse, how to get there.
http://maps.google.com.au
The Australian Geoscience Website has a wealth of information including maps.
http://www.ga.gov.au/bin/mapserv36?m...=0&map_gaz_y=0
Then there is this one. You can buy the app for your smartphone. There are other Apps out there such as Hemma maps etc, but I thought Mud Maps is a mid range application for information and price.
http://www.aus-emaps.com/topo.php
Cheers,
Rob
Just about to jump into my next Patrol. A 2001 GU II TB45E .
WARNING!: Do not ever use a towball as a recovery point. They are not rated and can become a deadly projectile during a recovery if they snap off, and they have done so with tragic results in the past.
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4th September 2011, 09:37 PM
#7
Hardcore
hi guys,
thanks for your help, went to maiden gully today and it is okay for easy driving. I did it all in 2wd.
Bel
A woodland in full color is awesome as a forest fire, in magnitude at least, but a single tree is like a dancing tongue of flame to warm the heart.
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5th September 2011, 10:22 AM
#8
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
belzi82
hi guys,
thanks for your help, went to maiden gully today and it is okay for easy driving. I did it all in 2wd.
Bel
um did you get any pics bel?
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5th September 2011, 01:29 PM
#9
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
roofy
um did you get any pics bel?
HI Roofy,
No photos, lots of video so in the process of editting 5 hours worth and then will post on here. I am tempted to take a day off work to do it!
A woodland in full color is awesome as a forest fire, in magnitude at least, but a single tree is like a dancing tongue of flame to warm the heart.
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5th September 2011, 01:32 PM
#10
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
belzi82
HI Roofy,
No photos, lots of video so in the process of editting 5 hours worth and then will post on here. I am tempted to take a day off work to do it!
I live in Bendigo Belzi and have never heard of this area.
Was going to go and have a look but seeing that you have I wont bother.
Big Fletch has an area over near Shepparton which apparently is good.
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