djw47 wrote:I started the ascent of Donna Buang from Warburton on Sunday but didn't have time to get to the top so had to turn back to Warburton unfortunately. It's a beautiful ride up there and I think I saw about 3 cars in total between Warburton and where the road becomes Acheron Way - where I turned back. I made the foolish mistake of turning off too early and going up Yuonga Road which was a brutal dirt track climb about 1km out of Warburton town. I'm thinking of making another attempt this weekend if the weather holds up.
Well, at least you didn't completely lose your way, and ride up Martyr Rd, which is apparently one of the steepest roads in the Melbourne area. I haven't ridden up this road, though, although I may try it one day. By the way, if you have time on the next ride, take 10 minutes off to check out the Rainforest Gallery just where Donna Buang Rd meets The Acheron Way: it's quite a nice view from the raised walking platform above the rainforest.