Walking Davies Plains Closed Section - Victorian High Country Part 5

Victorian High Country 4WD Adventure - Part 5: Walking the Closed Davies Plains Section

Final episode of our VHC series where we explore on foot the closed section of Davies Plains track. While it's prohibited to drive closed tracks, walking revealed this 2.5km section is no more challenging than many open high country tracks - raising questions about the closure's necessity.

What's covered:
• Walking (not driving) the 2.5km closed section - erosion, tree falls, and evidence of illegal use
• Why "access at your own risk" would make more sense than indefinite closure
• Dogman's Hut - a 1964 frontier relic by the Murray River
• Legal river crossing at Tom Groggin campground
• Meeting Luke from the local mob - proper conversation in the river
• 8-month update on Kenda MT tyres performance

Important Note:
We walked the closed section only - driving closed tracks is prohibited. Our observations are from foot reconnaissance only. The evidence of vehicle tracks we found shows others aren't following the rules.

Track Reality Check:
From our walk, the closed section appears to be one black diamond difficulty at most. Sandy Creek track is harder. While we respect closures, perhaps National Parks could consider reclassifying rather than closing indefinitely.

Gear Update:
Kenda MT tyres after 8 months - one minor chip from rocky terrain, otherwise solid performance for the price point.

00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Leaving Davis Plains Hut and freezing early mornong swim
01:56 - Is the long Davis Plains closure justified???
07:38 - Dogman’s Hut & Last Swim in the Murray
09:12 - Kenda Tyres Update
10:42 - Outro

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