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Billy Goats Bluff has not improved with age.  The top section near the start of the track going down has an extremely narrow section of rock face which gives the impression that if you step out of your vehicle at this point you will fall off a sheer drop on either side.  The track itself is steep, small ledges, loose stone, heavily rutted in sections and narrow.   Vehicles passing each other in opposite directions can be a scary situation as there is not a lot of room in parts and good radio comms is vital.  The last pinch up to the heli pad on the downward trip has a rocky ledge leading up to it of short duration.   from the heli pad down it is steep and loose in parts.   Having said that the difficulty rating I have nominated is subjective based on my experience and what I believe a greater percentage of people would think.   One thing is for certain this track deserves respect, is not for novices and poorly prepared vehicles.   A properly working and adjusted handbrake.  ideally is a track for experienced drivers with suitably equipped vehicles.  A diff lock is a distinct advantage together with aggressive tyres and definitely lowered tyre pressures to get more grip on the ascent and descent and to reduce the chance of rock damage   I used my diff lock to keep my vehicle straight on the descents as you get the surging when you go over a rock ledge and the locker keeps better control.