Main Range - what is this track on Google Earth?

[Stew63]

Just returned from the Main Range after a few days hiking. Looking at Google Earth aerial shots I found this odd track that appears to be the upper end of Hannel's but something else.
Is this an old section of the Main Range Track or part of the old cattle track? Coords: S36 26' 29.29" E148 16' 12.04"

[tastrax]

Tip for those that don't know

copy and paste S36 26' 29.29" E148 16' 12.04" into the search box and it will take you straight there

Same goes for UTM coordinates but you need to put the full grid then easting and northing - 55H 613820 5966322

If it doesn't work for you then update your google earth - lat long has been around for a while but UTM is a relatively recent bonus

[eggs]

Based on the coords and tastrax hint - its the main walking track for the Main Range & Lakes circuit.
However, you are awfully close to another track that can be made out crossing it at the saddle.
That will be the old road into the Lake Albina Hut - which is now removed.

[Tony]

Just returned from the Main Range after a few days hiking. Looking at Google Earth aerial shots I found this odd track that appears to be the upper end of Hannel's but something else.
Is this an old section of the Main Range Track or part of the old cattle track? Coords: S36 26' 29.29" E148 16' 12.04"

Hi Stew,

I was on that track last weekend, it is an old road that the Snowy Scheme put in when they had plans to dam the Wilkinsons Creek, fortunately due to environmental concerns it was decided not to go ahead with the dam.

Tony

[Stew63]

Thanks Tony that seems to make sense. I guess by the looks of it that would have been an extension from the Rawson Pass-Kosi. Rd. down to Wilkinson Creek.