Trip Report – Hampton State Forest
Saturday 24th June 2023
Phillip & Linda – Nissan Patrol
Eric & Dianne – Toyota Prado
Peter – Toyota Hilux
Ralph – Range Rover
Rob & Evelyn – Nissan Patrol
We met at The Lolly Bug, Little Hartley and had some time to browse or stock up on some yummy sweet things before heading off to Hampton State Forest. We took the scenic route along Cox River Rd admiring the panorama views passing through Kanimbla and onto Marsden Swamp Rd before hitting Jenolan Caves Rd just before Hampton Hotel. We all agreed to check out another entrance to the State Forest at the top end of the forest for a latter trip.
Good news, we were able to do so and entered the forest off All Flats Rd and did a loop around before hitting the main road and onto Old Bindo Rd where we originally planned to enter Hampton SF and explore. Not far in we found a sunny but very windy spot for morning tea. It was late morning by the time we headed off and go exploring. Due to rain two days earlier, we across various parts of the tracks that were wet but fun was had before reaching a large clearing next to Jenolan Caves Rd for a promised one hours’ lunch break which we enjoyed and
two of us took the opportunity to have a little nap. After lunch back on the tracks again with more exploring to do. We came across sections of tracks that was overgrown and with the help of Rob’s handyman’s tools, his battery powered hedge trimmer and chainsaw, we were able to proceed without scratching our cars on the blackberries and other scrubs. Thanks Rob. After a little more exploring we came out of the forest at Duckmaloi Rd and went to Millionth Acre Recreation Area for afternoon tea. On arrival we had our photo session and as the sun had gone down it was extremely cold and windy so afternoon tea was a no go. Rob, Evelyn and Peter headed off home while Ralph, Phillip, Linda, Eric and Dianne went to Hampton Hotel for dinner.
A good end to a good day.
Dianne Liney
Look out for the date of the TRAX Trip!