The Old Mountain road into Burragorang - 1840

The Old Burragorang Mountain Road, opened in 1840. Directly below the Burragorang Lookout. Few paths in the colony rival the steepness and challenge of this route, with grades of 1 in 7. Hewn from the very face of a mountain, with a sheer drop at every bend.
Originally a conduit for transporting produce and livestock to Camden and beyond to sustain the burgeoning population of Sydney, this thoroughfare later served as a conduit for silver ore from the Yerranderie mines. Teams of bullocks and wagons traversed the arduous ascent from Yerranderie, lodging at the foot of the mountain overnight before tackling the steep climb to Camden the following day.

[@zalired8925]

Interesting. Enjoyed that, thankyou.

[@AJAllchin]

Thanks for sharing. Interesting to see current day photos of the old route. I wonder how it looks across its whole length