Mt Cole 4x4 adventure (weekend trip) MEDIUM / HARD

Mount Cole, VIC
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Mt Cole if a beautiful state forest NW of Melbourne, about 2 hours drive from Melbourne. There are plenty of easy - hard tracks in the area. Depending on the track condition and weather, we ill explore the park and check out couple tracks. Note: my trip may involve short distance walk/hiking to reach to the sightseeing/POI, so if you are not prepared for any walking, this trip is not for you.

You are more than welcome to camp on Fri night at the camp. I will meet you on Sat morning.

I would rate the trip as Medium at this stage meaning you may need a winch and well setup vehicle. If not, it may be tricky in recovery situation. My last trip in the area was nearly 3 years ago so track condition may have changed.

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Kelvin

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

    GOING
    Driver + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (07-Jul-2022 10:46)
    TREXGQ (1993 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Marcel

  • Marcel (Trail Ape) I have mechanic skills I had chainsaw training I had winch training Completed Proficiency training Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (08-Jul-2022 10:51)
    GU Patrol (2012 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Roland

  • Roland (Baldrik)

    GOING
    Myself only
    Landcruiser 105 (2006 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Aidan

  • Aidan (Aidan4x4) I had chainsaw training Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    80 series cruiser (1992 Landcruiser)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Calvin

  • Calvin (fortuner058) I had winch training Completed Intermediate training Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Raptor (2020 Ranger)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
  • Pauly

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


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    STU - V6 Petrol (2004 120 Prado)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Marc

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


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    GONM4D (2003 Patrol)
    • 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Alex

  • Alex (TEQ-80) Trip Leader - Level 4 (Completed over 35 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Dual cab dual locked dual t/cased LN106 (1992 Hi-Deluxe)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Renato

  • Renato (RenatoJK4X4)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    JeepJK4x4 (2014 Sport Unlimited Sport)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

Marcel
Marcel (Trail Ape) Premium Member
Hi Kelvin, just checking Mt Cole is NW of Melbourne not SE as per your overview ?? ( depending which way your holding the map :) )
19 Jun 2022
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
haha... yes yes... thanks for pointing it out! Just testing if you pay attention to the trip description. Thanks mate I have amend the trip details.
19 Jun 2022
Rajani
Rajani (rajani_babu@yahoo.com)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Thanks I am withdrawing as the trip has hiking.
19 Jun 2022
wayne (Defender130)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Unfortunately can't make this weekend any more
03 Jul 2022
Jack
Jack (Jack105) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Oops, sisters birthday party came up this weekend. I will be posting and leading a trip myself in a week or 2, to mt cole myself as it looks like a nice little forest to go to with some good tracks , plenty of interest in this one, so I am sure Kelvin it will fill up fast. Let me know of some good tracks... medium to hard ... when you are back.
04 Jul 2022
Brendan
Brendan (BP JK)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Change of plans
06 Jul 2022
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hello all, unfortunately I won't be able to camp on Fri night. Looking forward to seeing you all on Sat morning at the camp. Please double check your vehicle, winch and recovery gear before the trip.

Cheers
Kelvin
06 Jul 2022
Richard (Rick Jensen)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Water pump needs replacing.
07 Jul 2022
Andrew
Andrew (Wrighty) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
07 Jul 2022
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi all. I an extremely sorry that I will have the reschedule this trip or if someone want to take over the trip. My wife and my son has just got COVID this morning and I also started to show the early sign of symptom. It's very disappointing but I am sure we can easily go back to Mt Cole in the coming weeks (I promise) . If you are happy to run the trip or familiar with the area, please post your comment here by 5pm today. Otherwise, I will reschedule this trip. Again, sorry for the inconvenience.
07 Jul 2022
Roland
Roland (Baldrik)
I am still happy to go and at least know the names of a couple of tracks that would be good to try. I would be getting there earlt Sat morning due to work.
07 Jul 2022
Marcel
Marcel (Trail Ape) Premium Member
That pesky Covid thing still floating round.

I'm still happy to go. Haven't been there so am looking forward to it. Was planning to head up Friday arvo to the camp ground.
07 Jul 2022
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Yes we have been quite lucky in our family until now.
With the tracks, there are plenty of tracks to explore, again, I don't know the latest condition so please make your best assessment and usually I like walk the track if in doubt..... there are couple hard tracks which I would suggest to avoid...
1. Eversley Sugarloaf Track (North West of the SP)
2. Green Range Track (Very rocky)
3. Telephone track (just next to the camp).
4. Powerline tracks (not sure if there is a name but there are a few tracks along power line)

I consider all these are HARD tracks,

Mt Cole is a very beautiful SP, just explore, take your time, and check out couple camp grounds.

Again, happy to reschedule this but happy for you guys to go ahead. Please stay safe.....
07 Jul 2022
Roland
Roland (Baldrik)
Looks like everyone is still going which is great. Will check again tomorrrow.
07 Jul 2022
Marc Seow
Marc Seow (seowster)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry lost interest after trip leader cancelled.
07 Jul 2022
Marc Seow
Marc Seow (seowster)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry lost interest after trip leader cancelled.
07 Jul 2022
Marc Seow
Marc Seow (seowster)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry lost interest after trip leader cancelled.
07 Jul 2022
Rod (97_Pajero)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Partner has to head to Sydney last minute for work, was looking forward to this one!! Keen to go soon if it comes up
08 Jul 2022
Jack
Jack (Jack105) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
09 Jul 2022
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TRIP COMPLETED

3 GOING, 7 Interested
3 adults , 1 children (4 in total)
Trip Date
09-Jul-2022 (Sat) to 10-Jul-2022 (Sun)

Meeting Point
Chinaman Camp ground https://goo.gl/maps/GzferLVNDwQjqPbn6
8:30 AM (Sat, 09-Jul-2022)

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Kelvin

Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member

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