A Solo Trip on the Bridle Track | Bathurst to Hill End | A 4WD Adventure |

#offroad #overland #camping I take the mighty Challenger from Bathurst to historic Hill End on NSW's most famous and iconic 4WD Track, the Bridle Track. Along the way I check out the camping, river crossings and insane drop offs on this narrow, twisting 4x4 trail. It was amazing to drive the whole way; it's been closed at Monaghan's Bluff since 2010, but not anymore. From February 2023, any adventurous four-wheel driver can complete this iconic trail and cross it off the bucket list. A must do for every off roader.
0:00 Intro
0:31 Maccas
2:25 Drone over river
3:50 New Bypass
6:23 Gold Mine
7:46 Root Hog Crossing
8:53 Turon River
9:35 Hawkins Hill
10:28 Drop Off
11:19 End

[@SjoukeHavenaar]

Thanks for that. Great clip.

[@Challenger4WD]

Thanks Mate 😀

[@stuartgraham8946]

Great job thank you 👍

[@Challenger4WD]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@Yipmanhands]

That was very good mate, well done.

[@Challenger4WD]

Thanks mate I enjoyed the track too! 🤙🏼😬

[@timborneojs6488]

Great video. I like travelling solo. Thanks your video good tips for anyone 👍

[@Challenger4WD]

Thanks Tim, I enjoyed that track too! 😀🤙🏼

[@mattallen2801]

We went for a family drive yesterday 21/1/24, Bathurst to Hill End via the Bridal Track, it was an awesome day, very hot a dusty drive. Lots of people camping, heaps of traffic in both directions

[@Challenger4WD]

It’s a great drive and you can tick off ✅ one of the iconic Aussie tracks too! 😀🤙🏼

[@leewilliams1515]

Brillant video, just discovered this channel and find it one of the best local 4WD channels for local treks around Sydney. What sets you apart of the hundreds of others is that you clearly highlight where you are along the way so that other can learn before setting off for things to look out for perfect example is that mine in the cliff to the right, been past it 5 times and never seen it once. Keep it up, great work and thank you very much for the informative videos!

[@Challenger4WD]

Thanks Lee, I much appreciate those comments. I really enjoyed the Bridle Track as I’d never done it before. 😀👍🏻

[@volcanic5187]

Good stuff chief, and showing the locations is great, keep it up 🍻

[@Challenger4WD]

Thanks mate…😀👍🏻

[@jimmymack1079]

Nice one mate. This has been on the agenda for a while since the re-opening. It’s just getting the time. You should give the Turondale bridge to bridge a go. It’s a nice little track. I like your format and style. Subscribed.

[@Challenger4WD]

Thanks Jimmy, I appreciate the comment. I’d never done the Bridle Track and it turned out to be my kind of track. History, gold, old mines, rivers and 4wding. What could be better? You just follow the river I guess on the bridge to bridge track? 😀👍🏽

[@jimmymack1079]

@@Challenger4WD yes mate, follow the river. Five or six easy, shallow crossings and some lovely little spots to camp. It’s a nice spot and doesn’t appear to be as mainstream as the Bridle.

[@Challenger4WD]

Thx for the tip, I’ll put it on the to do list. 😀

[@BrettWilliamson]

Good one. I will need to do this trip. It has been on the list for a long time. The perfect time of year is now too.

[@Challenger4WD]

Yes Brett, it was pretty much empty. Bit chilly in the morning but nice when the sun is up. 😀👍🏻

[@Gibbdog]

Neil, can you take dogs and camp with them on this trip?
Love your videos, especially the coordinates you provide

[@Challenger4WD]

Thanks Gibbdog, it’s not dog friendly unfortunately but you can have a weekend exploring Hill End and take the dog. If you’re not camping Hill End Lodge for example has dog friendly cabins. 😀🐕👌

[@doncoyote2]

Interesting, thanks.
Would a 4wd SUV handle it?
How do you manage on-coming vehicles?

[@Challenger4WD]

@@doncoyote2 thanks, yes it’s a dirt road. Only the Root Hog crossing is rocky but you don’t need to cross there. Some of the campsites have sandy areas near the river which might require 4WD. If it’s busy and you meet someone, one of you may have to back up but that’s it. There’s places to pass but some sections of the track are narrow. You won’t have any problems. 😀👍🏻

[@doncoyote2]

@@Challenger4WD Thanks