Square Rock Track

Starting from Square Rock Car Park, Paddys River, this walk goes through the woodlands of Namadgi National Park to Square Rock and back, passing by Smokers Flat along the way. When you make it to the top, prepare to be dazzled by the colossal rock formations and amazing views over Paddys River region. This walk is particularly gorgeous when snowing, with the chance of seeing beautiful wildflowers pierce through the white blanket. That being said, the cliffs are not fenced so be careful throughout the track. Additionally, the phone signal is close to non-existent, so plan accordingly. 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	(-35.5189952,148.9144879)
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 6.5 km Turn left onto Corin Road and drive for another 13 km Keep left and drive for another 30 m Keep right and drive for another 55 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From The Square Rock Car Park off Corin Road, pass through the logs used as bollards to join the well formed dirt/ravel track. Head up the constructed steps and follow the track as it leads you into the woodland to continue along Square Rock Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 2.3 km (at the intersection of Square Rock Track & Smokers Gap Link Track) veer right, to head along Square Rock Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A side trip to Orroral Valley Lookout, which is a good way to make the experience more complete. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Square Rock Track & Orroral Valley lookout sidetrip) continue straight, to head along Square Rock Track.
	(Square Rock) Continue another 990 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.6 km to get back to the start. "Square Rock".

A side trip to Orroral Valley Lookout, which is a good way to make the experience more complete.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Square Rock Track & Orroral Valley lookout sidetrip Start heading along Orroral Valley lookout sidetrip (a walking track).
	Continue another 490 m to find Orroral Valley Lookout at the end. "Orroral Valley Lookout". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 490 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Square Rock Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.2 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Ginini Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 21 May
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Thursday 22 May
  
  4°C → 7°C
  Rain.
  100% chance of rain
  10 → 35mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:50am to 12:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 23 May
  
  6°C → 8°C
  Rain.
  100% chance of rain
  15 → 50mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, easing in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the early afternoon then becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Saturday 24 May
  
  3°C → 6°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending westerly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 25 May
  
  1°C → 7°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds.
  
  Monday 26 May
  
  2°C → 5°C
  Snow showers. Becoming windy.
  90% chance of rain
  5 → 25mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Tuesday 27 May
  
  -1°C → 0°C
  Snow shower or two. Windy.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Slight chance of a shower, most likely during the morning. Mostly sunny day. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning westerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
  
  Wednesday 28 May
  
  -1°C → 3°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 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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