Mt Difficulty tracks

The Mt Difficulty Track (16 km, 4 hr) branches off the Slapjack Saddle Track. It's a steep track that follows a mostly rough grassy 4WD track. Good route finding and map reading is required.

Loop option

km From Felton Road car park, follow Bannockburn Sluicings Track , Long Gully Loop Track, up Slapjack Saddle Track to Slapjack Saddle. From the saddle, follow Mt Difficulty Track clockwise and return to Felton Road car park. Note, this option isn't possible from 1 October to 30 November when the Long Gully Loop Track is closed for lambing.

One-way option

km From Young Australian Historic Reserve Road, follow Slapjack Saddle Track to the Slapjack Saddle. From the saddle, follow Mt Difficulty Track until it rejoins the Slapjack Saddle Track. Continue on to the Felton Road car park on the Long Gully Loop Track and Bannockburn Sluicings Track . Note, this option isn't possible from 1 October to 30 November when the Long Gully Loop Track is closed for lambing.

Return option

km From Young Australian Historic Reserve Road, follow Slapjack Saddle Track to the Slapjack Saddle. From the saddle, follow Mt Difficulty Track to Mt Difficulty. Return via the same track. Note, this is the only option when the Long Gully Loop Track is closed for lambing from 1 October to 30 November.

Mountain biking

It's recommended to ride clockwise from Slapjack Saddle.