<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 at 18:05, Frederik Ramm <<a href="mailto:frederik@remote.org">frederik@remote.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Specifically for the Lower Escarpment Trail, I found this co-authored by<br>
the NPWS office:<br>
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<a href="http://www.visitwollongong.com.au/uploads/308/illawarra-escarpment-trails-pdf.pdf" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.visitwollongong.com.au/uploads/308/illawarra-escarpment-trails-pdf.pdf</a><br>
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"Lower Escarpment trail ... This unsealed vehicle-width trail traverses<br>
the lush middle slopes between Tarrawanna (Hawthorn Street) and Bulli<br>
(Bulli Pass) ...  Ideal for: fit walkers, joggers and cyclists."<br>
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Which clearly seems to indicate that cycling is allowed - would that<br>
include mountain biking? Unsure, this mountain biker web site<br></blockquote><div><br></div><div>Yes, the Lower Escarpment Trail <a href="https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/202909480">https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/202909480</a> is a fire trail (highway=track), which your linked PDF is referring to when talking about cycling. Cycling there is fine.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/-/media/OEH/Corporate-Site/Documents/Parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/Parks-plans-of-management/illawarra-escarpment-state-conservation-area-plan-management-180505.pdf">https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/-/media/OEH/Corporate-Site/Documents/Parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/Parks-plans-of-management/illawarra-escarpment-state-conservation-area-plan-management-180505.pdf</a> even says:<br></div><div><br></div><div>> In accordance with NPWS policy, cycling is generally permitted<br>> on park roads and management trails in state conservation areas. Cycling on walking tracks<br>> is prohibited for safety and environmental reasons.<br></div><div><br></div><div>management trails is highway=track, so bicycles there are fine.</div><div> </div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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<a href="https://www.trailforks.com/route/lower-escarpment-trail/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.trailforks.com/route/lower-escarpment-trail/</a><br>
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says:<br>
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"Unlicensed motorbikes have resulted in a number of head on accidents<br>
with riders. ... This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!"<br></blockquote><div><br></div><div>That's just saying if you mountain bike here watch out for (illegal, ie. access=no) motor bikes.</div><div><br></div></div></div>