Wire Gate Road

Wire Gate Road delivers a genuine test of your 4WD's capabilities and your own driving nerve. This challenging Upper Tooloom track demands respect, featuring a sustained 10% grade that will have you working the throttle and brakes with precision. You'll navigate a compact 1.5 km section that packs serious technical difficulty into a short distance, making every metre count as you pick your line through rough terrain.

The scenery around Upper Tooloom rewards your effort with rugged bushland views, though you'll be too focused on the trail ahead to admire them much. The steep grade combined with uneven ground surface means you'll encounter rutted sections and loose material that can catch inexperienced drivers off-guard. Traction is everything here—high-range engagement and steady momentum management are essential, and recovery gear is strongly recommended given the gradient.

You should approach Wire Gate Road only if your vehicle is properly equipped and you have genuine off-road experience. Check conditions before attempting this trail, as wet weather can dramatically increase difficulty. With just one confirmed completion logged on Newtracs, this remains a rarely tackled challenge that separates serious 4WD enthusiasts from casual weekend drivers.