Checkout possible snow on Pierce Hill
Mon 13th Jul 2026
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Expressions of Interest for a hike up the Camelback Fire Trail to Pierce Hill to see if there is any snow. As of Thursday, the ACT forecast for Saturday includes “Snow falling above 1500 metres, min temps -1 to 2°C and max temps 8-13°C” and for Sunday includes “Snow falling above 1100 metres, min temps 0 to 5°C and max temps 5-10°C”. Pierce Hill is 1363m ASL. Altitude and wind lowers the temperature to the ‘feels like’ temperature. Around 17km and 750vm climb. We’ll need warm and waterproof clothes and waterproof shoes/boots. Leave Canberra at 7am.
Additional Information
Booking deadline
Sun 12th Jul 2026 07:00pm
Length
Long
Terrain
Medium
Conditions
Partly Wet
Distance (km or hrs)
17km
Ascent
750vm
Map name
Tidbinbilla 1:25000
Terrain information
Fire Trail, possibly (hopefully) snow covered
Transport information
Advised to acceptedparticipants
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.
Date and Time
Activity Owner
John-Evans
John Evans
Activity Location
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