Statham'S Quarry Access Track

You'll discover an intriguing short access track near Gooseberry Hill that offers 4WD enthusiasts a chance to explore industrial heritage while navigating genuine off-road conditions. Statham's Quarry Access Track presents a compact 1.2 km route that punches above its weight in character, taking you through landscape shaped by historical quarrying operations. The terrain combines rutted sections with rocky outcrops typical of Western Australia's granite country, creating an engaging driving experience that rewards careful line selection and vehicle control.

The track's compact length makes it ideal for adding to a broader exploration of the Gooseberry Hill district, where you can string together multiple shorter routes for a full day's adventure. You'll encounter natural stone formations and evidence of past extraction work that tell the story of the region's industrial past. While the grade itself presents no steep challenges, you should prepare for uneven surfaces and potential obstacles common to quarry access routes—high-clearance vehicles handle these conditions more comfortably, and checking track conditions beforehand is sensible given its remote nature.

This is an excellent opportunity to support local trail mapping through the Newtracs app, where you can record your experience and help build the community's knowledge of Western Australia's lesser-known 4WD destinations.