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Sparrow Hill Kings hwy


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By tommo - Posted on 28 April 2013

For anyone who is interested , I rode Sparrow Hill this weekend. 26th April.

Last time I was there would have been over 3 years ago- when they had just started all the tree clearing for the Kings hwy deviation- i remember at the time it was quite sad to see so much of the forest cleared.
Well now the Kings hwy runs right through the middle of it! About 300metres from the start where the first fence used to be is where it runs through- there are several tunnels that pass under to allow riders to access the other side.
A lot of the old trails are well and gone- as well as a lot of noticeable tree clearing and thinning on the old trails. The good news is that there were several new trails that we found that weren't there previously. Wasn't sure what it would be like but we all had a great time!

There is now a turn off about 2kms from the new deviation onto the old Kings hwy which is now marked as Sparrow Hill Rd- it is now a No through road so suffice to say its very quiet with the only cars are MTB'ers.

Will post some pics shortly

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Hop fiend's picture

Thats the ACT for ya!-if only NSW would ever get anything close to that?

Pete B's picture

I was down there on Anzac day and I totally agree, a brilliant network of trails.

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