Camels Hump, Johns Peak and Tidbinbilla Peak.

Camels Hump, Johns Peak and Tidbinbilla Peak.

Sun 06th Oct 2024

Completed

Walk

From Mountain Creek car park, we have a steady ascent along fire trail (approx. 5.5km) up to the signage for Camel Hump. Recent clearing along the fire trail provides more open views east into Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Canberra. Bit of teaser for the brilliant views yet to come! From the signage, we have a short steepish climb to an elevation point of 1,383m for amazing views to the south and west. Without going all the way to Camels Hump (1,433m), we then descend back to the fire trail and head south up to John’s Peak (1,450m). There’s a short section of exposed rock scrambling on the way up to John’s Peak. We then traverse along the range to Tidbinbilla Peak (1561m), before steeply descending down the SE spur, back to the fire trail. A solid effort with an overall ascent of 906vm, taking approx. 6 hours.
You can view further details at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/do/walking-trails

Additional Information

Booking deadline

Fri 04th Oct 2024 05:00pm

Length

Long

Terrain

Rough

Distance (km or hrs)

12.8km, approx 6 hours

Ascent

980vm

Descent

980vm

Map name

Tidbinbilla 1:25000

Terrain information

Established fire trail, foot pads (uneven underfoot) and mild exposure on short rock scramble up to John’s Peak and towards Camel’s Hump. Steep descent down South East spur.

Transport information

We will car pool from Southern Canberra to Mountain Creek car park. Car pooling $6.50 per person plus pass entry (tbc). When booking please advise if you have a Tidbinbilla pass. Further details will be communicated to persons booked on the walk.


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

Date and Time

Start: Sun 06th Oct 2024 @ 07:30am
Approx Return: Sun 06th Oct 2024 @ 03:30pm
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