Uriarra Circuit starts from the Uriarra East Recreation Area, ACT, exploring the riversides of Murrumbidgee and Molonglo River. Take a stroll through nature as you listen to the relaxing sounds of the river, and enjoy a picnic on any spot you want to along the way. Going through two riverbeds and giving you great views of the landscape, this walk can be considered a premium meditation session, for free. Just keep in mind that the water level can rise after heavy rain, so check the forecast beforehand. 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.
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.
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 2 onto Uriarra Road and drive for another 730 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Uriarra Road and drive for another 9.8 km
Turn left and drive for another 590 m
Turn right and drive for another 310 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started Starting from the car park of Uriarra East Recreation Area, head towards the angled signpost at the trailhead, keeping the river to your left. Veer left as you follow the dirt path along the river, moving directly away from the car park. Cross the Uriarra Road with caution and keep following the riverside track to continue along Uriarra Circuit.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 20 m pass the sign.
After another 15 m turn right.
After another 25 m pass the BBQ (on your left).
After another 75 m pass the picnic table (on your right).
After another 240 m continue straight.
After another 65 m continue straight.
Then head down the steps (about 5 m long)
After another 1.6 km head down the steps (about 140 m long)
After another 50 m climb over the stile.
After another 5 m continue straight.
After another 100 m pass the sign (on your left).
Then head down the steps (about 30 m long)
After another 130 m turn right.
After another 235 m head through/around the gate.
After another 210 m climb over the stile.
Continue straight.
After another 610 m turn right.
After another 30 m pass the BBQ (55 m on your left).
Then pass the sign (6 m on your left).
Then pass the picnic table (45 m on your left).
After another 110 m pass the toilet (on your left).
After another 105 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Uriarra Circuit
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
3.8 km
Time
1 h to 1 h 45 min
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)