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The first time we tried to get to the bridge was via a 4WD track ...... unfortunately we encountered a section of loose shale about 10m in length on an incline .... we managed to get half way through before it became a case of 'abandon ship' or suffer the consequences
. As I have a 'dicky knee' and usually get off the bike last, it was quite an effort to 'step off' 
(while Bill stabilised the bike) .... but it was either 'step off' of 'fall off'. Bill managed to gingerly 'point the front wheel downward' and rode back down, while I held my breath, then I 'skated' back down the shale.
A couple of days later we took the route through Benambra, an easier ride.
One thing we have noticed on this trip is the degradation to a lot of the tracks in the bush .... be it due to the rain, fires or lack of maintenance by relevant authorities. It won't be long before they are impassable and will be closed for good.
20140425-P1280789 by barvan55, on Flickr
This is the vehicle crossing over the Mitta River, just upstream of the bridge. Camping area on the right.
20140425-P1280794 by barvan55, on Flickr
Mitta River, downstream from bridge
20140425-P1280796 by barvan55, on Flickr
zoom upstream
20140425-P1280800 by barvan55, on Flickr
zoom downstream
20140425-P1280811 by barvan55, on Flickr
The first time we tried to get to the bridge was via a 4WD track ...... unfortunately we encountered a section of loose shale about 10m in length on an incline .... we managed to get half way through before it became a case of 'abandon ship' or suffer the consequences
. As I have a 'dicky knee' and usually get off the bike last, it was quite an effort to 'step off' (while Bill stabilised the bike) .... but it was either 'step off' of 'fall off'. Bill managed to gingerly 'point the front wheel downward' and rode back down, while I held my breath, then I 'skated' back down the shale.A couple of days later we took the route through Benambra, an easier ride.
One thing we have noticed on this trip is the degradation to a lot of the tracks in the bush .... be it due to the rain, fires or lack of maintenance by relevant authorities. It won't be long before they are impassable and will be closed for good.
20140425-P1280789 by barvan55, on FlickrThis is the vehicle crossing over the Mitta River, just upstream of the bridge. Camping area on the right.
20140425-P1280794 by barvan55, on FlickrMitta River, downstream from bridge
20140425-P1280796 by barvan55, on Flickrzoom upstream
20140425-P1280800 by barvan55, on Flickrzoom downstream
20140425-P1280811 by barvan55, on Flickr
. All photos posted are from accessible areas that will remain accessible in the future. The degradation referred to are on more remote tracks ....... alternative routes from A to B if you like. Noticed some tracks already closed due to damage. The shale section we had trouble with was a recent 'roadwork' section that was the full width of the track - they just did an incredibly lousy job of leaving it in that condition. Be interesting to see if they come back and finish it properly !!
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