Where to Ride (Smith's Lake NSW)

[butlerhr]

I'm in Smith's Lake for a weeks holiday. Can anyone recommend tracks or club contact or summin please?

Thanks

Eddie

 

[climbo]

never seen much up there but surf! You might need to explore the State Park up there or go south to Seal Rocks/Myall Lake Nat Park.

 

[butlerhr]

never seen much up there but surf! You might need to explore the State Park up there or go south to Seal Rocks/Myall Lake Nat Park.

Thanks for the feedback

 

[neuro352]

Nice ride

It is a nice ride out to the Violet Hill campground from the main road, just park near the creek crossing. All up about 10km undulating gravel road, pretty good scenery and lots of wildlife at the right time...

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkSector.aspx?id=N0026&s=20080510000000168

Beautiful area... enjoy your holiday

 

[Slowman]

I know there are some MTB trails around Pacific Palms, there is actually a trail up from the lake up to the walking trail that starts at the northern end of Elizabeth Beach and heads north into the hills.

There's also a massive hill that rises up to a lookout on the lakeside of the Lakesway...I just can't remember where it starts from but somewhere close to Smith's Lake.

 

[ronster44]

It`s a little bit of a drive but there are some good trails at Taree here a link http://www.manningtrails.com.au/ It`s been 12 mounths since I was there but well worth the dirve from Newcastle.

 

[Bermshot]

It`s a little bit of a drive but there are some good trails at Taree here a link http://www.manningtrails.com.au/ It`s been 12 mounths since I was there but well worth the dirve from Newcastle.

pffffew...I know where I'm going very very soon! And just as cool, I have relatives that live in Taree and Harrington. Too cool.

 

[Grizzly]

Wallingat National Park

I'm in Smith's Lake for a weeks holiday. Can anyone recommend tracks or club contact or summin please?

Thanks

Eddie

Hi there,

I spent last Xmas at Pacific Palms and had several mtb rides in the Wallingat National Park. There is a tourist drive that loops around the park through some very nice forest. It's smooth dirt with very minimal traffic.
There's a good climb up to Whoota lookout with some great views.

I bought a topo map of the area and explored some overgrown firetrails which have become narrow, which made for some good riding, bar the hanging vines.

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?ID=N0132

Regards,
David

 

[butlerhr]

I know there are some MTB trails around Pacific Palms, there is actually a trail up from the lake up to the walking trail that starts at the northern end of Elizabeth Beach and heads north into the hills.

There's also a massive hill that rises up to a lookout on the lakeside of the Lakesway...I just can't remember where it starts from but somewhere close to Smith's Lake.

Thanks Slowman, is that the Whoota Whoota Lookout? If yes, I did it today. A bit hilly, but worth the ride.

Eddie

 

[butlerhr]

Hi there,

I spent last Xmas at Pacific Palms and had several mtb rides in the Wallingat National Park. There is a tourist drive that loops around the park through some very nice forest. It's smooth dirt with very minimal traffic.
There's a good climb up to Whoota lookout with some great views.

I bought a topo map of the area and explored some overgrown firetrails which have become narrow, which made for some good riding, bar the hanging vines.

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?ID=N0132

Regards,
David

Thanks David, great ride....

 

[Slowman]

Thanks Slowman, is that the Whoota Whoota Lookout? If yes, I did it today. A bit hilly, but worth the ride.

Eddie

Eddie, yeah that would be it. Couldn't remember the name but just remember the views.