[talk-au] Paths in Illawarra Conservation Lands

[Andrew Harvey]

On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 at 18:05, Frederik Ramm <frederik at remote.org> wrote:

> Specifically for the Lower Escarpment Trail, I found this co-authored by
> the NPWS office:
>
>
> http://www.visitwollongong.com.au/uploads/308/illawarra-escarpment-trails-pdf.pdf
>
> "Lower Escarpment trail ... This unsealed vehicle-width trail traverses
> the lush middle slopes between Tarrawanna (Hawthorn Street) and Bulli
> (Bulli Pass) ...  Ideal for: fit walkers, joggers and cyclists."
>
> Which clearly seems to indicate that cycling is allowed - would that
> include mountain biking? Unsure, this mountain biker web site
>

Yes, the Lower Escarpment Trail https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/202909480 is
a fire trail (highway=track), which your linked PDF is referring to when
talking about cycling. Cycling there is fine.

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
even
says:

> In accordance with NPWS policy, cycling is generally permitted
> on park roads and management trails in state conservation areas. Cycling
on walking tracks
> is prohibited for safety and environmental reasons.

management trails is highway=track, so bicycles there are fine.


>
> https://www.trailforks.com/route/lower-escarpment-trail/
>
> says:
>
> "Unlicensed motorbikes have resulted in a number of head on accidents
> with riders. ... This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!"
>

That's just saying if you mountain bike here watch out for (illegal, ie.
access=no) motor bikes.
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