Gentle Annie Trail

Gentle Annie Trail offers 4WD enthusiasts a satisfying medium-difficulty challenge without requiring extreme vehicle modifications or extensive experience. Just outside Brindabella, this compact 2.0 km route tests your technical driving skills across varied terrain that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You'll navigate steep sections with gradients reaching 22%, demanding careful throttle control and good line selection as you work through the trail's trickier passages.

The driving experience combines rocky outcrops, rutted sections, and natural obstacles that reward smooth, precise inputs. You'll encounter stunning bush scenery typical of the NSW high country, with native eucalypts and mountain vistas framing your progress. The relatively short distance means you can complete the entire trail in around 6 minutes of active driving, making it perfect for skill development or fitting multiple runs into a day trip.

Before heading out, ensure your 4WD is in good mechanical condition with adequate ground clearance and quality all-terrain tyres—the 22% grades demand reliable traction and braking. Check weather conditions, as recent rain can make sections slippery and more challenging than usual. With 85 vehicles already having tackled Gentle Annie, you're following a well-established route that's become a local favourite for drivers looking to build confidence on genuinely interesting terrain.