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  • Square Rock and Orroral Valley Lookout

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    near Gibraltar, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    TugBoat
    Distance
    6.91mi
    Elevation +
    902f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofSquare Rock and Orroral Valley Lookout Photo ofSquare Rock and Orroral Valley Lookout Photo ofSquare Rock and Orroral Valley Lookout

    From Square Rock you can see all the way to the Canberra CBD in the distance, if the Captain Cook fountain on Lake Burley Griffin is operating then this can also be seen. This track includes the short extension to the...

  • Namadgi National Park: Yankee Hat

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    near Gudgenby, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    osukarusan
    Distance
    3.65mi
    Elevation +
    436f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Yankee Hat Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Yankee Hat Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Yankee Hat

    Mostly flat trail to the Yankee Hat rock, with aboriginal paintings, through very beautiful and grassy plains. It is highly recommended to do this trail in the (late) afternoon, since the kangaroos will be more active...

  • Munyunga waraga dhugan BOODEREE N. P.

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    near Jervis Bay, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    beltza100
    Distance
    3.66mi
    Elevation +
    220f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMunyunga waraga dhugan BOODEREE N. P. Photo ofMunyunga waraga dhugan BOODEREE N. P. Photo ofMunyunga waraga dhugan BOODEREE N. P.

    "Munyunga waraga dhugan (loop walk) - 'White-bellied sea eagle's home camp' Make the Munyunga waraga dhugan loop walk your starting point to experience some of Booderee’s unique and diverse features. ‘Munyunga waraga d...

  • Kambah Pool to Pine Island South

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    near Kambah, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Joshua Present
    Distance
    6.15mi
    Elevation +
    476f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofKambah Pool to Pine Island South Photo ofKambah Pool to Pine Island South Photo ofKambah Pool to Pine Island South

    A nice leisurely hike along the Murrumbidgee River starting at Kambah Pools and ending at Pine Island South. Staying on a dirt track that’s well maintained with several small pedestrian bridges to cross. Lots of Mountai...

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  • Gibraltar Peak and fire trail loop

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    near Gibraltar, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    R Caris
    Distance
    4.75mi
    Elevation +
    1168f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGibraltar Peak and fire trail loop Photo ofGibraltar Peak and fire trail loop Photo ofGibraltar Peak and fire trail loop

    This hike is a short and doable loop as long as you have everyday fitness. Technically considered medium/hard, my view is it's not - it's just a medium hike. There are various versions of the Gibraltar Peaks hike - we...

  • North ACT Circuit

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    near Campbell, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    marklav
    Distance
    36.41mi
    Elevation +
    4049f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofNorth ACT Circuit Photo ofNorth ACT Circuit Photo ofNorth ACT Circuit

    This walk roughly approximates the Northern section of Canberra's Centenary Trail (sections 1-4), with an overnight camp on the Northern Border. For further details on the Centenary Trail see https://www.gang-gang.net/no...

  • Namadgi National Park: Booroomba Rocks

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    near Booth, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    osukarusan
    Distance
    1.94mi
    Elevation +
    682f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Booroomba Rocks Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Booroomba Rocks Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Booroomba Rocks

    Easy walk to the rocky summit of Booroomba Rocks, offering nice panoramic views of the area. The path up to the lookout is wide and well marked. From there to the second lookout, which is actually the summit of the ro...

  • Pinacle Nature Reserve Walk

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    near Weetangera, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Russ_Rama
    Distance
    3.66mi
    Elevation +
    472f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPinacle Nature Reserve Walk Photo ofPinacle Nature Reserve Walk Photo ofPinacle Nature Reserve Walk

    Emma Lea's birthday walk. Fine day after rainy week. Walk headed east first stopping at the pinnacle rocks for morning tea. Finishing via north west corner. Fine day, 20 degrees, some wind. If she said no helicopters ne...

  • Mt Majura-Ainsle Majura Saddle (preliminary version)

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    near Hackett, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    Mad Frog
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    932f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMt Majura-Ainsle Majura Saddle (preliminary version) Photo ofMt Majura-Ainsle Majura Saddle (preliminary version) Photo ofMt Majura-Ainsle Majura Saddle (preliminary version)

    A longish circuit walk in the Mt. Majura & Ainslie reserves, with an optional climb to the summit of Majura. It can be entered at quite a number of points, and combined with Ainslie Extended Returns from Saddle for a `Tw...

  • Booroomba Rocks to Honeysuckle

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    near Booth, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Russ_Rama
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    791f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofBooroomba Rocks to Honeysuckle Photo ofBooroomba Rocks to Honeysuckle

    Elizabeth's GW Hike From car park at end of dirt road up to the rocks then back down to Honeysuckle camp ground. Takes about 30mins to climb up to the rocks and same back down. Nice shaded area at the top just before t...

  • Blue Range Hut to Sherwood Homestead Return

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    near Coree, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Russ_Rama
    Distance
    4.79mi
    Elevation +
    745f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofBlue Range Hut to Sherwood Homestead Return Photo ofBlue Range Hut to Sherwood Homestead Return Photo ofBlue Range Hut to Sherwood Homestead Return

    Walk from Blue Range Hut Camp Ground to Site of the Sherwood Homestead. Homestead no longer visable but english oaks and tulips surround the site. Grave site on hill overlooking the homestead site.

  • Orroral campground to old Orroral Homestead hut and back

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    near Booth, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    R Caris
    Distance
    5.35mi
    Elevation +
    302f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofOrroral campground to old Orroral Homestead hut and back Photo ofOrroral campground to old Orroral Homestead hut and back

    This is an easy hike and a great option for fairly flat but scenic walk in Namadgi National park. There are options to make it longer. I had previously done the walk from the tracking station to the homestead, which i...

  • 433 Black Mountain Summit Trail

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    near Acton, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    1.55mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo of433 Black Mountain Summit Trail Photo of433 Black Mountain Summit Trail Photo of433 Black Mountain Summit Trail

    433) Black Mountain Summit Trail – 18th March 2024 Return Distance 5.4km, Max Elevation 812m, Climb 210m, Time 2hr, Level - Medium – Pops Co-ordinates: -35.271442, 149.104715 My Blog: This is a leg burner with no ‘re...

  • Mount Taylor , Canberra

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    near Pearce, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    shazza P
    Distance
    1.60mi
    Elevation +
    338f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofMount Taylor , Canberra Photo ofMount Taylor , Canberra Photo ofMount Taylor , Canberra

    Def a loop. Forgot to start tracker at beginning. Add about 400 meters and elevation. Hiked up the service road and down zig zag Went to see ‘Dads Trig’ Dad hiked this mountain from home every week. Sadly no longer ...

  • Honeysuckle Creek to Legoland

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    near Booth, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    Dominika Caesar
    Distance
    6.06mi
    Elevation +
    994f
    TrailRank
    21

    Trail notes from: https://www.thewalkact.com/honeysuckle-to-legoland- Once you're at Honeysuckle, there is a dirt access road that takes you to the carpark where the walking tracks for Legoland start. The start of the...

  • Hackett shops to Sheep Camp

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    near Hackett, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Mad Frog
    Distance
    3.43mi
    Elevation +
    545f
    TrailRank
    19

    A bit of exercise but not as strenuous as climbing Majura, with some less-travelled trail sections. It overlaps with the Twin Peaks walk; you might want to mix and match from the two. Note the point soon after enterin...

  • Honeysuckle to Orroral Ridge - Return

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    near Booth, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Russ_Rama
    Distance
    5.69mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    19

    Walk up to the Ridge from Honeysuckle Campground. Path is fire trail up to the car park at the top. From there trails lead to different rock formations that overlook Orroral Valley and the old Orroral Tracking Station Ru...

  • The full Majura experience

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    near Hackett, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    heavap
    Distance
    11.08mi
    Elevation +
    2425f
    TrailRank
    16

    Experience everything Mt. Majura has to offer without ever leaving the managed trails. You'll end up climbing the peak three times, discovering all the various trails leading to it. Best start very early to properly enj...

  • Mulligans and Centenary Trail

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    near Forde, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Russ_Rama
    Distance
    4.58mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    16

    Western part of Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve with a section of the northern part of the Centenary Trail. Clear Day

  • Devils Gap Trail Walk

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    near Gibraltar, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    robert_porter78
    Distance
    6.54mi
    Elevation +
    1526f
    TrailRank
    16

    Devils gap fire trail and track. steep inclines Loop around 1.5hours. $11.00 Park entry fee. 3Star high.

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