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Black Mountain Reserve in early Spring!

Sat 14th Sep 2024

Completed

Part-day,Walk

The walk is mostly a combination of undulating fire trails and single tracks, offering various vantage points to the Lake, Arboretum and towards the Belconnen skyline. Commencing from near the Actew Sub-Station on Frith Road, we head towards the Botanic Gardens fire trail, to link up with the Bushland Nature Walk and then the Lake View Track. It’s bit of a puff up towards the lower summit car park. We then join a lovely shaded forest loop (anti-clock wise direction) below the tower. Just short of completing a full loop, we descend to the Upper Woodlands Track and then have a steady climb on fire trail before criss-crossing on single tracks through the western & northern parts of the reserve. Also a few sections off trail through open woodlands and clumpy grass before returning to our starting point. Should be a nice display of wattles in flower!

Additional Information

Booking deadline

Thu 12th Sep 2024 07:00pm

Length

Medium

Terrain

Medium

Distance (km or hrs)

11.70km, approx 4 hours

Ascent

approx 480m

Descent

approx 480m

Map name

Canberra

Terrain information

Undulating fire trails (gravelly, and some parts steep), single well-defined footpads/bush tracks. A few sections off trail (open dry woodlands and clumpy grass - uneven underfoot)

Transport information

Self drive to meeting place. This will be communicated to booked participants.


A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.

Date and Time

Start Sat 14th Sep 2024 @ 08:00am Finish* Sat 14th Sep 2024 @ 12:00pm
*Always confirm finish time with the Activity Owner.

Activity Owner

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Jennifer Arnold

Activity Location