Drive Thru The Mud - Sorta

I probably could have invested my untold wealth in some super venture today. But I thought, Bugger It, I'm going to go for a drive and check out Bowlin Road and see if I can get bogged.

To get there, head down Quay Street on the South side of Rocky. Keep following the road over the 'Red Bridge' (Gavial Creek bridge), then follow it until you see the 'Road Not maintained' warning signs. You're now in the mud.


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Now, I tend not to play in the mud, 'cause I just don't like climbing under 4WDs with a hand spade to dig out diffs and such. I much prefer to check the tracks out when they're dry. Call me a wuss, or just too lazy.




In the case of this road, as you can see by the photos, the place becomes virtually impassable when it is wet. This is due to the Black soil, and the mad mud lovers who seize the opportunity to destroy this track even further when it's wet. Last time we were down this way (fishing) was just a week after some heavy rain (only 27mm). We heard of three vehicles getting bogged on this track that day.

The full length of the unmaintained section is about 3 to 5 km, so there's plenty of mud to get stuck in if you're so inclined. It's all flat country too...no breaks from the ruts or mud when it's wet.

One day I'll have a look when it's wet, but I'll take a come-a-long and some good chain.

These are 'dry' pics: