Gathering 4x4 Trip at Pyreness Range MEDIUM

Pyreness Range State Forest / Avoca, VIC

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HI all,

An exploration trip to Pyrenees Range State Forest on the North West of Melbourne. Pyrenees SF is a beautiful area with everything from easy to technical hard tracks. It's situated West of Avoca. Camp at Glenpatrick Recreation Reserve which should be large enough to accommodate 10 cars.

Meeting point: 9.00am Glenpatrick Recreation Reserve (https://goo.gl/maps/YTpfnAAW1hr64vHn8)


I will be camping on Friday evening if you would like to join.

We will be exploring the area on Sat and check out a few iconic tracks such as Old Bluff Track. I have done these tracks in the past but it's been a few years back, so. the condition may have changed.

You will need to be self-sufficient with recovery gear. Make sure your vehicle is in good condition with a working winch. Please check over your vehicle before the trip.

NOTE: this trip may be further postponed if COVID situation changes with increasing cases.

Below are the itinerary

Day 1 - Start at 9.30am sharp (40-50km)

Part 1
1. Elmhurst - Glenpatrick Road
2. Emery Track
3. Old Mill Track
4. Sprint Creek Road
5. Cameron Track (Steep)
6. Main Break
7. Hardy Track
8. Main Break
9. Glenlofty - Warrenmang Road
10. Forestry Road
11. Blue Mountain Track
12. Landsborough Ridge Track
13. Glenisters Track
14. (Landsborough) - 40km
15. Back to Glenpatrick Reserve (or continue to the next section to waterfall camp)

Part 2 (if time allowed, to Waterfall camp. This camp is a lot smaller but I reckon it has a better view in the forest)
1. Elmhurst - Glenpatrick Road
2. North Glenpatrick Track
3. (Mount Avoca)
4. Main Break
5. Gollop Track (Steep)
6. Schmidt Track
7. Waterfall Track
8. (Waterfall Camp) - 12km,

Day 2 (20 km)

1. Waterfall camp
2. Ebling Track
3. Old Bluff Track (Insane, but they do have chicken tracks around)
4. Main Break
5. New Nowhere Track
6. Main Break
7. Old Tiger Cat Track (Steep)
8. New Tiger Cat Track (Steep)
9. Jackson Track
10. Sardine Ln
11. Glenlofty - Warrenmang Road - 20km
12. (To Melbourne via Avoca)

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Kelvin (TREXGQ) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 6 (Completed over 83 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (28-Jan-2021 21:45)
    TREXGQ (1993 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Jesse (Jess) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (11-Jul-2020 13:28)
    Petrol 80 (1993 80 Series)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Roland (Baldrik)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (29-Jan-2021 10:53)
    Landcruiser 105 (2006 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch


  • John (Bulldog) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
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    BULLDOG (2011 JK unlimited)
    • 37" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Wardo (ward) Completed Proficiency training Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (29-Jan-2021 14:44)
    105 (1999 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Marc (GONM4D) I had chainsaw training I had winch training Completed Proficiency training Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (29-Jan-2021 07:59)
    GONM4D (2003 Patrol)
    • 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch


  • Pauly (Dagy) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 3 (Completed over 29 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (28-Jan-2021 17:18)
    STU - V6 Petrol (2004 120 Prado)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Allan (allanmac) Trip Leader - Level 3 (Completed over 30 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    NL Pajero GLS (1998 NL)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Dean Dsilva (Wtcroc)


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    2.8 turbo diesel gu patrol (1999 Gu patrol)
    • 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Andrew (Kimmdogg)


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    4.6 Litre MPI V8 petrol Wagon (1999 Range Rover P38 HSE)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Roland (rcabana) Premium Member


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    GU30 (2013 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Peter (Uberdisco3)


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    Limo (2006 Discovery 3)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Sean (JeepJKU) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


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    The JKU (2014 Wrangler JKU CRD)
    • 37" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Jason (Allterrain2000) Completed Proficiency training


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    Landcruiser 200 (2016 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Lachlan G (LBG25)


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    sooty (1997 Patrol GU series 1)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch



  • (shagler)


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    (2020 )
    • 37" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Faris (Mudway) I had chainsaw training I had winch training Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips) Premium Member


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    Gq with 350 chev 5.7 (1989 patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch


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    • Paul Morris (MoWah)


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      BJ (1989 BJ70)
      • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
      • Front & Rear Locker
      • Winch


    Sean (Skersh) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Leaving room for others to enjoy
    27 May 2020
    Sean (Skersh) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Leaving room for others to enjoy
    27 May 2020
    Trevor (ranger1)
    Yes I'm ok for Friday
    11 Jun 2020
    Phil (PyreneesPhil)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: I’m working the weekend. But still maybe able to call in of an evening.
    11 Jun 2020
    Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Double booked
    15 Jun 2020
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Hi all, with the new restriction, it's going to be hard to run this trip with the current number as it stands. So I will post a new trip with limit to 10 people only. I will contact first few cars with the new trip link. Then open up to the rest of the group to be fair. I know you may miss out on this trip but I am doing everything I can to run this trip, and at the same time keep in mind we all have to help fight the COVID with the restriction in place. If the COVID situation is getting worse in the next week or so, there may be further update, or even postpone the trip. I don't want to put everything in risk. Our tracks and bush will always stay, so we can come back in the future.
    22 Jun 2020
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Hi there, due to the spike in COVID cases in Victoria, I may have to postpone this trip until further notice. Unfortunately it may be too risky for me especially with my young family. I hope you understand. I will make the call by Friday this week. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
    23 Jun 2020
    Joaquim (QimP)
    All good Kelvin, better be safe than sorry.
    23 Jun 2020
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Hi all, it's a very difficult decision but I have decided to postpone this trip until further notice due to the COVID situation. This trip will stay as is, only the date now is TBA instead. At anytime I will reschedule this trip should the situation has improved. Please stay safe, like I said before, our 4wd tracks and forest will wait for us. Thank you for your understanding and sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
    24 Jun 2020
    Boris (Mtrack) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry, I registered for both trips.
    26 Oct 2020
    Julius (Mishka) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
    02 Nov 2020
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Hi everyone, I am looking to run this trip on 23-Jan-2021 (Sat) to 24-Jan-2021 (Sun).

    For those who are already joined this trip previously, please can you respond within the next 7 days to confirm if you are still committed to join. If not, please withdraw from the trip to make room for others.

    Many thanks.

    Kelvin
    07 Dec 2020
    wayne (Defender130)
    hi kelvin,

    will you be increasing the participant limit since covid19 restrictions have eased?
    07 Dec 2020
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Hi Wayne,

    If I can get someone as a volunteer to lead a 2nd group, happy to increase it to 15 cars or more.
    07 Dec 2020
    wayne (Defender130)
    I don't know the area but I'd be happy to lead a trip if you give me a list of tracks.
    07 Dec 2020
    Roland (Baldrik)
    [Private Message Sent] - If you are GOING, please check your inbox.
    07 Dec 2020
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Sounds good Mark, I will provide the track details. I don't know the recent track condition, so may simply split to 2 groups with my group leading 30 mins ahead of your 2nd group.
    08 Dec 2020
    Jesse (Jess)
    Hey Kelvin, I'm all good with the new date, thanks
    09 Dec 2020
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    ok just open up 5 more spots.
    09 Dec 2020
    Joaquim (QimP)
    New dates work for me too, thanks!
    09 Dec 2020
    Matthew (discomatt)
    Haven't been out that way for ages so will be good to catch up after the lock down and have another look around.
    The tracks out there range from mild to mental so will be a good weekend of 4wding with tracks that cater for all
    11 Dec 2020
    Mark (Syphon) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sadly, I can't make this one.
    01 Jan 2021
    Trevor (ranger1)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: have work commitments.
    05 Jan 2021
    Nick (DiscoNick)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Double booked
    09 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Hi all, looking forward to this trip. Meeting point: 23rd Jan, 8.30am at Glenpatrick Recreation Reserve (https://goo.gl/maps/YTpfnAAW1hr64vHn8)

    I will be camping the night before so let me know if you would like to join me.

    If you can no longer attend, please withdraw from the trip or contact me directly.

    Also, this trip is also depending on the latest COVID situation so hopefully we will not have increasing cases in the coming week.
    10 Jan 2021
    wayne (Defender130)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: unfortunately have another commitment on 23rd
    13 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    [Private Message Sent] - If you are GOING, please check your inbox.
    15 Jan 2021
    Joaquim (QimP)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: No winch installed yet.
    15 Jan 2021
    Ian Beattie (ICBT Services)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Have to work...
    16 Jan 2021
    Paddy (Paddyriley87)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Mrs wants me to go to the zoo 🙄
    16 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    [Private Message Sent] - If you are GOING, please check your inbox.
    17 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    [Private Message Sent] - If you are GOING, please check your inbox.
    17 Jan 2021
    Kevin (riordak_ranger) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: working
    18 Jan 2021
    Aidan (Aidan4x4) Premium Member
    I've said yes, but may haveto withdraw due to the car potentially not being ready.
    18 Jan 2021
    Aidan (Aidan4x4) Premium Member
    I've said yes, but may haveto withdraw due to the car potentially not being ready.
    18 Jan 2021
    Stuart Costello (hilux1984)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Car repair
    19 Jan 2021
    Stuart Costello (hilux1984)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Car repair
    19 Jan 2021
    Matthew (discomatt)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Just to much going on and no time to service the car, have a great trip
    22 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Hi all, looks like we can definitely go ahead with this trip. The weather should be a lot cooler with some shower, it may be interesting and keep the dust down. I have planned the itinerary, you can check out the trip details area. If you have any questions, please ask. The route on day 1 is relatively easy/medium, taking us to the western side of the state park. We will see how fast we are going, either we will camp at Glenpatrick Reserve or keep going to Waterfall camp which I reckon is a better camp but it's a lot smaller.

    On day 2, things will hit up with a few iconic technical tracks waiting for us. You can choose not to take the hardline and go around it. Old Tiger track has no way around it and it's steep, so make sure your winch is working in case you need to be recovered.

    I will be camping on Fri night, if you are coming on Fri, let me know so I can plan ahead the number. You can easily recognise my truck with big 4wd trip sign on it.
    25 Jan 2021
    Marc (GONM4D)
    Sounds great see you up there
    25 Jan 2021
    Roland (Baldrik)
    [Private Message Sent] - If you are GOING, please check your inbox.
    26 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    [Private Message Sent] - If you are GOING, please check your inbox.
    26 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Glenpatrick Reserve is a a large grassy camping area maintained by the locals. I have rang the Avoca Info Center and since we are a small number, does not require specific booking. They do require booking if the group is large. You can also visit Avoca township to boost their economy. It's a great little town, and the pies are awesome from the local cafe. It has a servo there, can't remember the name.... so you can fill up before heading to the camp. Couple of us will be there on Fri evening...

    https://www.avoca.vic.au/avoca-information-centre
    27 Jan 2021
    Aidan (Aidan4x4) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys, unfortunately the new car won't quite be ready in time. Have fun anyway 👍
    28 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    It's going to be wet weekend! Hopefully the weather would be better on Sat and Sunday. See you if you are meeting us on Sat morning at 9am. For those who are coming tomorrow evening, please bring a bag of wood if you can, I will bring one and chainsaw.
    28 Jan 2021
    Marc (GONM4D)
    Wet is good👍
    29 Jan 2021
    Marc (GONM4D)
    Hey Kelvin, have you upgraded your saw, or should I bring the big Husky, (ie Strickland spur)
    29 Jan 2021
    Marc (GONM4D)
    Hey Kelvin, have you upgraded your saw, or should I bring the big Husky, (ie Strickland spur)
    29 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Haha name Marc... I am still using the mini boss... bring it if you don't mind...
    29 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Hello all, If you have changed your mind and decided not to come tonight due to the weather, please let me know. If it turns out no one are coming tonight, I will just meet you all tomorrow morning.
    29 Jan 2021
    wayne (Defender130)
    hi Kelvin,

    I have been planning to camp tonight but also contemplated giving tonight a miss due to the weather.

    However, I think the bulk of the rain has passed through already. And according to the radar there's another smaller cloud band still to come but it looks like it will pass over by mid arvo.

    So, unless another huge downpour is forecast I'll camp out tonight.

    Just in case, what's the latest you need to know by?

    Re: firewood, I've only got a small amount - enough to get a smallish campfire going for about an hour and haven't had time to collect any more. Hopefully we can find some there and I can fill the ute tub in preparation for Sat night. ps: I also have a chainsaw.
    29 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    No worries Wayne, I will be there tonight. Yes, the rain has passed :) .... I will have a bag... should be enough... it's not going to be that cold tonight... just need enough fire for the food and drink :)
    29 Jan 2021
    Tony (le Dakar)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
    29 Jan 2021
    Wardo (ward) Premium Member
    Only leaving from the city now so I’ll arrive a bit late tonight. Will bring a bag of wood too. Cheers
    29 Jan 2021
    Wardo (ward) Premium Member
    Only leaving from the city now so I’ll arrive a bit late tonight. Will bring a bag of wood too. Cheers
    29 Jan 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    We will be camping at Waterfall camp tonight
    30 Jan 2021
    Jesse (Jess)
    No worries, just leaving Melbourne now
    30 Jan 2021
    Jesse (Jess)
    Should be at camp a bit after 9 o'clock
    30 Jan 2021
    Marc (GONM4D)
    Absolute epic trip, good dudes, great tracks, awesome weather, thanks Kelvin and everyone involved ✌
    31 Jan 2021
    Roland (Baldrik)
    Marc has hit the nail on the head. Awesome time with great people. Thank You very much.
    31 Jan 2021
    Roland (Baldrik)
    Marc has hit the nail on the head. Awesome time with great people. Thank You very much.
    31 Jan 2021
    wayne (Defender130)
    Great tracks and great bunch of guys made it a thoroughly enjoyable weekend. Looking forward to the next trip.
    01 Feb 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Thanks everyone for coming along!!. It was one of the best trip for a long time!!! Love to see a relatively technical trip with no damage and plenty of laugh and great memory... looking forward to the next one... I am uploading trip photos on our Facebook pages and group in the next few days...
    01 Feb 2021
    Wardo (ward) Premium Member
    Absolute legends! Thanks to everyone for the advice and help getting the rookie through all the tracks. Had an absolute blast 😊

    I uploaded a few photos and videos to my drive on the link below. You can just have a look or download the originals if you want to keep them as I'll remove the files after a while: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eV_1fl_UjwtT5BINeI7utk8iB4-d_hrd?usp=sharing
    02 Feb 2021
    Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
    Thanks Ward. I have also uploaded photos and videos to the Dropbox link below...

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v46mjibydbt4ywf/AAAJEqqCBYr_ut-1kOTnjmLra?dl=0
    03 Feb 2021
    Roland (Baldrik)
    Hi guys here is a link to a couple of videos and pictures of the trip. It will stay for a week or two then I will remove it due to space reasons
    enjoy

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/shh61qvs8l5vdx3/AADb77_PUuI4oStvUU3QmIvJa?dl=0
    05 Feb 2021
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    TRIP COMPLETED

    9 GOING, 16 Interested
    9 adults
    Trip Date
    30-Jan-2021 (Sat) to 31-Jan-2021 (Sun)

    Meeting Point
    Glenpatrick Recreation Reserve
    9:00 AM (Sat, 30-Jan-2021)

    Organiser 4WD TRIP
    Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member

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