Isaacs Ridge Circuit

Isaacs Ridge Circuit starts near Long Gully Road, Jerrabomberra, exploring the woodlands of Isaacs Ridge Nature Reserve mostly via wide trails and loops back. This route can be a quick little escape from the city’s business and haste, as you’ll find yourself in between pine and eucalyptus trees in no time. Whether you’re by yourself or with family, this pleasant circuit walk is a great way to get your weekly dose of nature. Don’t forget to keep an ear out for fellow riders whilst on the route. 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 (-35.3849029,149.1205116)
Mode Car
Directions From Yarra Glen
Turn on to Yamba Drive then drive for 6.1 km
Keep left and drive for another 480 m

Keep left and drive for another 10 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 115 m turn left.
	After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 310 m turn right.
	After another 520 m continue straight.
	After another 70 m continue straight.
	After another 370 m veer left.
	After another 490 m continue straight, to head along Isaacs House Trail. Then head down the very steep (10% ~ 5.7°) earthen incline (about 150 m long) Then head down the very steep (12% ~ 6.8°) asphalt incline (about 230 m long)
	At the intersection of Isaacs House Trail & The spine veer left, to head along The spine (a walking track).
	After another 1.4 km veer left.
	After another 165 m continue straight.
	After another 335 m turn right.
	After another 80 m turn right.
	After another 115 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Isaacs Ridge Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	4.5 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
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 Fri
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Clear. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  0°C → 18°C
  Early frost. 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 → 13°C
  Early frost. 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
  
  -4°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
  
  0°C → 20°C
  Morning frost. 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 → 18°C
  Morning frost. 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 → 16°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
  Morning frost. 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.

Start	(-35.3849029,149.1205116)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Yarra Glen Turn on to Yamba Drive then drive for 6.1 km Keep left and drive for another 480 m Keep left and drive for another 10 m

Weather Forecast

Alerts