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Dog Trap Road

NSWUnclassified road6.1 km13 segments
2.4Sports
6.7Safety
6.1 kmTotal length
13Segments
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Dog Trap Road is a 6.1 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 13 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed55%Unsealed45%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
5.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.
Night riskPresent
Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.
Wind exposureModerate
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure62%
Night driving risk64%
Wind exposure58%
Sun glare risk49%
Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
Top 151 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#152926445Asphalt0.42 km8.98.88.9#152926455Asphalt0.37 km8.98.88.9#152926454Asphalt0.38 km8.98.88.9#152926453Asphalt0.49 km8.98.88.9#152926451Asphalt0.57 km8.98.88.9#152926448Asphalt0.38 km8.98.88.9#152991341Asphalt0.50 km8.58.58.6#154767231Asphalt0.34 km8.58.58.6#152991331Asphalt0.22 km8.58.58.6#152991337Asphalt0.45 km8.58.58.6#152991339Asphalt0.49 km8.58.58.6#152926449Asphalt0.40 km8.58.48.6#152991340Asphalt0.31 km8.58.58.5#152926450Asphalt0.38 km8.58.48.4#154767230Asphalt0.37 km8.48.48.5#152926457Asphalt0.50 km8.28.28.2#152926447Asphalt0.40 km8.28.28.2#152926452Asphalt0.37 km8.28.18.2#152867035Asphalt0.10 km7.47.27.6#152991336Asphalt0.22 km7.37.37.7#152926446Asphalt0.54 km7.37.17.5#152991335Asphalt0.27 km7.27.07.5#152991338Asphalt0.10 km7.06.87.2#154197015Asphalt0.26 km6.86.87.2#152926456Asphalt0.08 km6.46.17.0#154109492Asphalt0.09 km6.36.36.8#154197016Asphalt0.13 km6.36.36.6#152991342Asphalt0.08 km6.36.26.7#154197017Asphalt0.14 km6.16.06.6#153229463Asphalt0.09 km6.15.86.6#154767224Asphalt0.09 km5.75.56.3#154767226Asphalt0.08 km5.55.36.1#152867133Paved0.08 km5.55.26.1#154767229Asphalt0.05 km5.35.15.9#154767225Asphalt0.04 km5.25.05.9#152876806Asphalt0.39 km5.17.98.6#154104632Asphalt0.65 km5.17.98.6#152876803Asphalt0.55 km5.17.98.6#152876808Asphalt0.48 km5.17.98.6#154104629Asphalt0.42 km5.17.98.6#154767223Asphalt0.07 km5.14.95.8#154197014Asphalt0.05 km5.14.85.7#152876786Asphalt0.63 km5.07.78.4#154767228Asphalt0.04 km5.04.85.7#152876802Asphalt0.37 km5.07.68.3#152876792Asphalt0.30 km5.07.68.3#155355694Asphalt0.23 km4.97.58.1#155355715Asphalt0.32 km4.97.58.3#152876799Asphalt0.41 km4.97.58.2#152876800Asphalt0.38 km4.87.48.1#154197013Paved0.03 km4.84.65.4#154104635Asphalt0.65 km4.87.38.0#152876796Asphalt0.37 km4.77.28.1#152876801Asphalt0.49 km4.77.17.8#152876795Asphalt0.35 km4.77.18.0#152876794Asphalt0.42 km4.67.07.9#152876793Asphalt0.54 km4.56.97.6#152876797Asphalt0.45 km4.56.97.6#152876789Asphalt0.22 km4.56.87.8#155355719Asphalt0.47 km4.46.77.7#154104633Asphalt0.61 km4.46.67.4#154767227Asphalt0.00 km4.34.14.7#154409980Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7#154417891Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7#154104630Asphalt0.41 km4.36.57.5#152876804Asphalt0.46 km4.16.17.2#152876788Asphalt0.12 km4.06.07.1#154104631Asphalt0.39 km4.06.07.1#152876807Asphalt0.35 km4.06.07.1#152876787Asphalt0.03 km3.95.87.1#152876791Asphalt0.13 km3.85.77.0#154104643Asphalt0.03 km3.85.66.9#154104637Asphalt0.38 km3.85.66.5#152876809Asphalt0.12 km3.75.56.7#152876805Asphalt0.42 km3.75.56.7#155355717Asphalt0.37 km3.75.56.7#152876790Asphalt0.11 km3.75.56.7#154104634Asphalt0.08 km3.55.26.2#155355738Asphalt0.12 km3.55.26.2#152876798Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9#154104625Paved0.01 km3.45.05.9#153081897Unpaved0.42 km2.45.44.0#153081898Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#153081899Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#153081902Unpaved0.21 km2.46.04.0#154131725Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#154131724Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#153096431Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#153096428Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#153096429Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#153096430Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#153096432Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#153096433Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#153096434Unpaved0.40 km2.45.94.0#153096466Unpaved0.08 km2.45.24.0#153096467Unpaved0.24 km2.46.04.0#153096468Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#153096494Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#153096495Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#153096496Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#153096497Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0#153096498Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#153096499Unpaved0.58 km2.45.64.0#153096528Unpaved0.41 km2.45.54.0#153096529Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#153096530Unpaved0.55 km2.46.04.0#153096531Unpaved0.61 km2.44.14.0#153096532Unpaved0.14 km2.44.04.0#154484046Unpaved0.37 km2.45.14.0#154484043Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#154484044Unpaved0.57 km2.46.04.0#154484045Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#154484047Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#154484048Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0#153201754Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#153201755Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#153201756Unpaved0.38 km2.45.84.0#154131723Unpaved0.20 km2.46.04.0#154131722Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#154131721Unpaved0.37 km2.45.34.0#154131720Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#154131719Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#154131718Unpaved0.10 km2.44.34.0#154131717Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#154131715Unpaved0.43 km2.45.94.0#154131714Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#154131713Unpaved0.09 km2.44.14.0#155512467Unpaved0.08 km2.44.94.0#155512466Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#155512464Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#152924491Gravel0.30 km2.46.04.0#152924490Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#152924489Gravel0.51 km2.46.04.0#152924487Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#152924486Gravel0.43 km2.46.04.0#152924485Gravel0.39 km2.46.04.0#152924484Gravel0.39 km2.46.04.0#152924483Gravel0.53 km2.46.04.0#152924482Gravel0.40 km2.46.04.0#152924481Gravel0.40 km2.46.04.0#152924480Gravel0.39 km2.46.04.0#152924479Gravel0.40 km2.46.04.0#152924478Gravel0.35 km2.46.04.0#154131727Unpaved0.02 km2.44.54.0#152924488Gravel0.35 km2.46.04.0#154131726Unpaved0.01 km2.43.94.0#153081892Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#153081893Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#153081894Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#153081895Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#153081896Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Dog Trap Road?+

Dog Trap Road is approximately 6.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Dog Trap Road sealed?+

Yes. Dog Trap Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Dog Trap Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Dog Trap Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Dog Trap Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Dog Trap Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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Road data last updated: 11 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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