The previous two days we had thunderstorms and heavy rainfall so how well the tracks have handled the storm. Would it be wet, muddy or have trees down or still dry? Unlike some recent convoys, there was a mixture of vehicles with 2 Subies, 2 Toyotas, a Rodeo (Isuzu) and a Mitsubishi. Several vehicles, mostly Subarus were late cancellations with a few late mechanical issues. Starting from Cambarville Picnic Area, after airing down we proceeded north-east along Big River Road (good gravel) past numerous riverside campsites surrounded by forest. Past Stockman’s Reward the track becomes 4WD only with rocky and earth sections but still in good condition. So far clear tracks, damp enough for no dust (great) but no traction issues and a nice, warming day. Right turn into Hope Track. This looks very steep as you exit Big River Road and climbs, but today was a relatively easy climb with good traction (in the dry) and is only 3 km before linking with Mt Terrible Track.
Start of Hope Tk -27-
