Lardners Track

You'll find Lardners Track offers a genuinely challenging drive that separates casual weekend warriors from serious 4WD enthusiasts. This hard-rated trail near Drouin East packs serious technical demands into its compact 2.4 km length, with a steep 4% grade that'll test your vehicle's traction and your driving skills in equal measure. Despite its brief 3-minute completion time, don't mistake this for an easy jaunt—the concentrated difficulty means you'll need full concentration and a well-maintained 4WD to handle what's thrown at you.

The terrain here demands respect. You'll navigate challenging gradient work that rewards smooth throttle control and precise line choice, with conditions that can shift dramatically depending on recent weather. The sparse traffic on this trail (only 3 vehicles have logged it) means you should come prepared for isolation—ensure your vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition, carry recovery gear, and let someone know your plans. The Drouin East area offers beautiful bushland scenery, but the visual rewards come secondary to the driving challenge itself.

This is a trail for drivers who've cut their teeth on easier tracks and are ready to push their limits. If you're tracking your progress with Newtracs, logging this one represents a genuine achievement in hard-trail driving.