The Bridle Track
The Bridle Track is the most well known four wheel drive track in Bathurst. Originally built as the first road between Bathurst and Hill End during the gold rush. It earned its name by due to the narrowest sections where travellers had to guide their horses by the the bridle. As of Feburary 2023 the Bridle track is traversable in its entire length due to the new Monaghans Bluff Bypass.
Bathurst Regional Council advises against taking trailers on the Bridle Track. Reception on the track can be spotty, check for Total Fire Bans and restrictions ahead of time.
Bridle Track Map 2023
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History Hill Museum
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