TRAX Training – Trip Leader Practical – Zig Zag

The “Telegraph Line” in the Lithgow area, often referred to as the Telegraph Line Track or Telegraph Road, is a well-known 4WD track located in the Newnes State Forest near Lithgow, NSW. It is commonly used as part of a 4WD trip that links other nearby tracks, such as the Lost City and the Beecroft Trail.

Here are the key details about the track based on search results:

• Location and Access: The track is located near the Bungleboori picnic area and the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. It is accessible directly opposite the picnic area, adjacent to the start of the Black Fellows Hand Trail.
• 4WD Requirement: The track is suitable only for 4WD vehicles.
• Conditions: The track can be muddy and is part of a “C/C+” grade 4WD route, although some sections can be more difficult due to wear.
• Route Highlights: It is often paired with trips to “The Lost City,” a, series of stunning pagoda rock formations.
• Nearby Trails: It is frequently driven in conjunction with the Pipeline Track, Moon Rock, and the Beecroft Trail.

Safety and Other Notes:

• Closures: Some tracks in the Lithgow area, such as sections of the Pipeline Track, have experienced closures.
• Vehicle Preparation: As these are 4WD trails, ensure your vehicle is prepared for rugged, muddy conditions.

This is a trip leader training trip…

DL is TL but other newby TLs will be training on the day…

See you on the tracks
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