Isaacs Ridge, Mount Wanniassa and Farrer Ridge

Starting from Long Gully Road, just south of Isaacs, ACT, this circuit walk explores 3 reserves(Isaacs Ridge, Wanniassa Hills and Farrer Ridge) visiting Mount Wanniassa along the way. Going through three reserves and giving you a compact tour of each one of them, we can easily say that this walk is quite uncommon. Start by heading up and down the Isaacs Ridge through the dense pine plantation. Then make your way up Mount Wannaissa to get panoramic views over Canberra and Brindabella Range. Finally, explore the endangered Yellow Box-Blakely’s Red Gum woodland of Farrer Ridge, where you can spot a Pink-tailed worm-lizard if lucky. Hiking poles are recommended, especially for the Isaacs Ridge part of the hike. Also, don’t get confused when you get to the start point after you make it down Isaacs Ridge(midway through the walk), you’re on the right track. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions
Start From the Long Gully Road (-35.3839342,149.119555)
Mode Car
Directions From Yarra Glen
Turn on to Yamba Drive then drive for 6.1 km
Keep left and drive for another 340 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Long Gully Road(265 metres southeast of intersection with Erindale Drive), head towards the signposted metal gate along the dirt path gently downhill. Pass through the gap next to the gate and follow the formed gravel/dirt trail as you pass by the yellow-on-red “Equestrian Trail” signpost to your right. In about 85 metres(from the gate), veer right at the intersection and follow the dirt trail uphill to continue along Isaacs Ridge, Mount Wanniassa and Farrer Ridge Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Long Gully Road Start (a vehicle track).
	After another 110 m continue straight. Keep right.
	After another 155 m turn left.
	After another 165 m (from the The spine) continue straight.
	After another 580 m (from the Isaacs Houses Track) continue straight. Keep right. After another 145 m continue straight.
	After another 710 m turn right. Then head up the very steep (12% ~ 6.8°) surface\|compacted incline (about 285 m long) At the intersection of The spine & Isaacs House Trail continue straight, to head along Isaacs House Trail. Then head up the very steep (12% ~ 6.8°) asphalt incline (about 230 m long) Then head up the very steep (10% ~ 5.7°) earthen incline (about 500 m long)
	From the Isaacs House Trail continue straight, to head along Isaacs House Trail.
	After another 350 m (from the Isaacs House Trail) turn right.
	After another 410 m veer right. After another 530 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m continue straight.
	After another 540 m turn left. After another 310 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m turn right.
	After another 115 m (from the Long Gully Road) veer right, to head along Long Gully Road (a road). After another 140 m (from the Long Gully Road) continue straight, to head along Long Gully Road.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Long Gully Road & ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail) turn left, to head along ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail (a vehicle track). After another 50 m head through/around the gate. After another 30 m (at the intersection of ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail & Shortcut) continue straight, to head along ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail.
	After another 330 m (at the intersection of ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail & Shortcut) continue straight, to head along ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail.
	After another 480 m (at the intersection of ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail & Mt Wanniassa Fire Trail) turn right, to head along Mt Wanniassa Fire Trail (a walking track). After another 590 m pass the "Mount Wanniassa" (5 m on your right). After another 390 m (at the intersection of Powerline Firetrail & Mt Wanniassa Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Mt Wanniassa Fire Trail.
	After another 65 m (from the Mt Wanniassa Fire Trail) turn right (a walking track).
	After another 480 m turn left. After another 20 m climb over the stile. After another 60 m (from the Little Powerline Trail) continue straight, to head along Little Powerline Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 185 m (from the Little Powerline Trail) turn right.
	After another 720 m turn right.
	After another 135 m continue straight.
	After another 145 m turn right. After another 110 m continue straight.
	After another 400 m turn right. After another 165 m continue straight. After another 70 m climb over the stile.
	Continue straight.
	After another 275 m turn sharp right. After another 250 m continue straight.
	After another 90 m come to the end.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 300 m come to the end. About 30 m past the end is "Farrer Trig". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 300 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Isaacs Ridge, Mount Wanniassa and Farrer Ridge

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.9 km
Time	3 h 15 min to 5 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Tuggeranong Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 24 January
  
  27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely this afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm this morning. Winds southerly 25 to 40 km/h.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 5:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Saturday 25 January
  
  14°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Sunday 26 January
  
  15°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 27 January
  
  18°C → 35°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm, most likely in the west. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 28 January
  
  20°C → 35°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Becoming cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Wednesday 29 January
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Thursday 30 January
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h turning east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- ACT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check ACT Parks Website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

Weather Forecast

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