Trail number
Not applicable
Trail length
18 kilometres
Elevation variance
90 metres
Trail type
Fire trail at start but predominantly single trail
Trail surface
Smooth dirt, coarse gravel, loose rocky surface, rocks and rock outcrops
Weather affected
All weather
Trail condition sources
Nil
Trail features
Steep climbs and descents, rock outcrops, single track
Trail obstacles
Loose rocky surface with rock outcrops, steep climbs and downhill sections, tree roll overs, switchbacks
Trail rating
Intermediate (potentially some tricky sections but these are short and can be walked as required)
Rating basis
Estimated
Night riding
No - very remote trail.
Family Friendly
No.
I hadn't ridden this loop but had seen a few mountain bikers over the years heading out this way to do this loop when I have been heading up to the antimony mine and Mount Sugarloaf. I had done Hendersons Road which is described on the Antimony Mine ride page but this little trail is a true gem for intermediate riders. The loop is the pink trail on the image above and the loop portion is best done in the anticlockwise direction.
Start out at the trailhead at the end of Antimony Mine Road (refer Antimony Mine ride page for directions) and head up the hill on the fire trail until you get to Henderson's Track. Veer right onto Henderson's Track before picking up the single track on the left of the fire trail a few hundred metres down. Take a GPS and load up the gpx file above and follow the trail. Turn right when you get to the loop portion. The trail is pretty easy to follow but the GPS will help pick up the trail when on the river flat on the eastern side of the loop.
The climbs and descents are quite steep but most of them can be ridden. Be warned that on warm days this area seems to be much hotter and more exposed and can be energy sapping. Take plenty of water and food and rest if required. Watch out for snakes as well - this area has lots of them.
Parking is available at end of Antimony Mine Road. | |
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No toilet facilities are available. | |
No drinking water is available. Take plenty of water during hot weather as the wind does not circulate much in the valleys and the upper trails are very exposed. Add 5-10 degrees to the forecast temperature and this is what it feels like. | |
No food or drinks are available in the immediate area. | |
No local information facilities are available. | |