Stony Creek Trail

Stony Creek Trail delivers an exciting medium-difficulty challenge that rewards adventurous drivers with stunning high country scenery near Tumut. You'll navigate through rugged terrain featuring rocky creek crossings and steep mountain grades that'll test your vehicle's traction and your driving skills. The 16% gradient sections demand respect and proper technique, making this a perfect progression trail if you're building confidence in off-road driving.

As you climb through the 4-kilometre route, you'll experience genuine backcountry driving without extreme technical demands. The trail winds through native forest with glimpses of Stony Creek itself, offering peaceful countryside views between the more challenging sections. Rocky outcrops and loose surface conditions keep you engaged throughout the drive—you'll need good ground clearance and decent approach angles to handle the steeper pitches comfortably.

Before heading out, ensure your vehicle is well-maintained with proper tire pressure for off-road conditions and a full fuel tank. The trail typically takes around 12 minutes of driving time, though you'll likely want longer to soak in the scenery and navigate the trickier sections carefully. With only six vehicles having completed this route so far, you'll feel like you're discovering relatively untouched territory. Bring recovery gear just in case, check weather conditions beforehand, and you'll have an unforgettable high country adventure.