Devils Gap Loop

Devils Gap Loop starts from Devils Gap Car Park on Tidbinbilla Reserve Road, Paddys River, explores the dense eucalypt forest and pivots around a hill near Corin Road to loop back. Most of the route is on a fire trail, warming you up as you make your way through the woodland filled with wildlife. Stop thinking and let the birdsong take your mind away from your problems, as the trail leads you deeper into the forest. You can also take your loyal companion with you on a lead. The experience can be enhanced if you are to come after some rainfall, with the distinct smell of earth filling into your lungs. This walk can also be made into a one-way hike by turning left at the 3.65km waypoint and following the track straight to Corin Road. 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	At the intersection of Devils Gap Fire Trail & Tidbinbilla Reserve Road (-35.4652375,148.9221678)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Drakeford Drive then drive for 2 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Woodcock Drive and drive for another 2 km Turn right onto Jim Pike Avenue and drive for another 820 m Turn right onto Point Hut Road and drive for another 4.8 km Turn right onto Tidbinbilla Road and drive for another 10 km Turn left onto Tidbinbilla Reserve Road and drive for another 550 m Continue onto Tidbinbilla Reserve Road and drive for another 3 km Turn slight right onto Tidbinbilla Reserve Road and drive for another 670 m Turn left onto Ashbrook Fire Trail and drive for another 2.1 km Turn left and drive for another 900 m Turn left onto Tidbinbilla Reserve Road and drive for another 1.9 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Tidbinbilla Reserve Road (3.92km southwest of the intersection with Paddys River and Tidbinbilla Roads), head towards the crosswalk along the dirt car park, moving perpendicular to the road. Take the crosswalk across the road and head towards the signposted metal gate next to the bush register gently uphill. Pass over/around the metal gate and follow the fire trail into the woodland to continue along Devils Gap Loop (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Devils Gap Fire Trail & Tidbinbilla Reserve Road Start heading along Devils Gap Fire Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 2.5 km (from the Devils Gap Fire Trail) continue straight.
	After another 480 m veer right.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. Alternate access point from/to Corin Road. You can exit here and make this a one-way trip. Details below. After another 720 m continue straight. After another 95 m continue straight.
	After another 370 m (from the Devils Gap Fire Trail) turn sharp left, to head along Devils Gap Fire Trail.
	After another 2.5 km come to the end.

Alternate access point from/to Corin Road. You can exit here and make this a one-way trip.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 130 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Devils Gap Loop

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.6 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 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	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Tuggeranong Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon and evening, possibly severe. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  9°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe in the early morning. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  5°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  3°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  2°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  4°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  6°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  5°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h 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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