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Richardson's Track

2.5km1 hr 30 minAdvanced

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Richardson's Track is an unmaintained tramping track at the eastern end of Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve.

Elevation

Climb
399m
Drop
51m
Highest point
626m
Lowest point
228m
300m400m500m600m00.5km1km1.5km2km
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Open Forest Scrub
Longest open stretch
938m

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

The eastern end of Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve, accessed from Croydon Bush Road, is locally known as Grants Bush. The tramping tracks in this area are no longer maintained - caution is advised.

Richardson's Track is reached by going right from Grants picnic area, crossing a stream and following a marked track through to a paddock. Cross the paddock and enter a pine plantation on the northern side. The route goes through the plantation, crosses a stream and goes upstream into the native bush.

It is steep, rough and rocky but not difficult to follow. It eventually ends at East Peak.

Getting there

Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve is located approximately 10 km to the north west of Gore. Grants Bush is accessed from Croydon Bush Road, at the eastern end of this scenic reserve.

Weather

Forecast at the start of the track