Mickan Road

Mickan Road offers 4WD enthusiasts a chance to explore the remote backcountry near Bundey, South Australia, where you'll navigate a compact 2.1 km route through relatively gentle terrain. This unrated trail provides an excellent opportunity to test your vehicle's capabilities without encountering extreme challenges, making it ideal for those building their off-road experience or simply seeking a quieter escape into South Australia's outback landscape.

You'll find the driving experience straightforward, with no significant steep grades to tackle along the way. The terrain showcases the characteristic red earth and sparse vegetation typical of the region, offering pleasant scenery as you make your way through the South Australian bush. The relatively short distance means you can complete this route quickly, allowing time to explore nearby areas or simply enjoy the solitude that remote rural roads provide.

Before heading out, ensure your 4WD is in good working order and carry essential supplies including water, a spare tire, and basic recovery equipment. While this trail presents minimal technical difficulty, the remote location means help isn't nearby, so reliable communication and navigation tools are important. Using the Newtracs app to track your route will help ensure you stay oriented in this quiet corner of South Australia, and you'll appreciate having offline maps available in an area with limited mobile coverage.