On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 at 18:05, Frederik Ramm <[email protected]> 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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