Stromlo Forest Park Mini Circuit

Starting from Stromlo Forest Park Carpark, Stromlo, this walk takes you on a circuit in the eastern part of Stromlo Forest via various walking and mountain bike tracks. Stromlo Forest Park is a world-class multi-use facility which has a MTB Park, cross-country running tracks, walking tracks and equestrian trails. Therefore, you can come here multiple times and make every experience different from each other. The gorgeous dense forest filled with wild animals such as kangaroos and magpies, is guaranteed to be a highlight whether you’re riding or on foot. Considering it’s just a 15 minute scenic drive from the city centre of Canberra, it can be a go-to destination for you and your family. You may run into snakes during your hike/ride, just leave them be and they’ll probably go away. Keep in mind that the facility closes at 9PM in Daylight Savings Time, and 6PM otherwise. 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	(-35.3202932,149.0241699)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Cotter Road Offramp then drive for 450 m Keep right onto Cotter Road Offramp and drive for another 70 m Turn right onto Cotter Road and drive for another 2.3 km Continue onto John Gorton Drive and drive for another 1.7 km Keep left and drive for another 60 m Turn left onto Opperman Avenue and drive for another 135 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Opperman Avenue and drive for another 325 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dave McInnes Road and drive for another 95 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dave McInnes Road and drive for another 325 m Continue onto Dave McInnes Road and drive for another 320 m Turn right and drive for another 160 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the southwest corner of Stromlo Forest Park Carpark on Dave McInnes Road, head towards the dirt/grass roundabout marked with multiple signposts, moving directly away from the road. Turn left as you come to the said roundabout and join the dirt track, moving parallel to the road. Head towards the tunnel, and then straight towards the woodland as you come out of the said tunnel to continue along Stromlo Forest Park Mini Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 7 m turn left. Find the Start/Finish at the start.
	After another 25 m continue straight. After another 30 m pass the "Handle Bar" (100 m on your left). Then head through the tunnel (about 10 m long) After another 70 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Paparazzi.
	After another 180 m (at the intersection of Fenceline & Dusty Critter) turn right (a vehicle track). After another 65 m continue straight. After another 140 m continue straight. After another 145 m pass the picnic table (35 m on your right). After another 165 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m turn left. After another 255 m continue straight.
	After another 265 m turn right.
	After another 40 m turn sharp left, to head along Blue Gums.
	After another 130 m (at the intersection of Blue Gums & Cardiac Arrest) veer right, to head along Cardiac Arrest.
	After another 900 m turn right.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Downhill - GLOC & Downhill - Triple Treat) turn right, to head along Downhill - Triple Treat.
	After another 225 m (at the intersection of Downhill - Triple Treat & Forest Trail) continue straight, to head along Downhill - Triple Treat. After another 280 m continue straight, to head along Downhill - Triple Treat.
	After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Downhill - Triple Treat. After another 10 m pass a seat (15 m on your right)., has no backrest.
	After another 35 m veer left, to head along Downhill - Triple Treat. After another 145 m continue straight.
	After another 85 m turn right.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Fenceline & Cockatoo Switchbacks) turn left, to head along Rascals.
	After another 185 m veer left, to head along Rascals. After another 240 m head through the tunnel (about 10 m long)
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Old Duffy Descent & Rascals) veer right, to head along Old Duffy Descent.
	After another 4 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Stromlo Forest Park Mini Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.9 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 2 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	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 3.1 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	3.1 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Woden Valley Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Clear. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  1°C → 18°C
  Late shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the outer west in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the coast in the evening. Light winds shifting south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon, reaching 25 to 35 km/h near the coast.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  1°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Winds south to southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  -3°C → 18°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning frost in the outer west. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  1°C → 20°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  1°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  1°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northeast to southeasterly during the day.
  
  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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