The Pinnacle, Mini Circuit

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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	From the Bicentennial National Trail (-35.2567291,149.0463438)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Parkes Way then drive for 245 m Keep left onto William Hovell Drive Onramp and drive for another 490 m Keep right onto William Hovell Drive Onramp and drive for another 45 m Turn left onto William Hovell Drive and drive for another 3 km Keep right and drive for another 1.6 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Springvale Drive and drive for another 810 m Turn left and drive for another 25 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the dirt parking area just off Springvale Drive(60 metres northwest of intersection with De Sails Street), head towards the red metal gate next to a rock. Pass through the gap between them and follow the fire trail, moving parallel to the fenceline to your left. Keep moving in the same direction as you pass by the wooden structure with railings to your left. Veer left after around 200 metres towards the informational signpost with a green roof. Pass through the gap between the metal poles and keep going straight to join the Pinnacle Central Track to continue along The Pinnacle, Mini Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Bicentennial National Trail Start heading along Bicentennial National Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Springvale Track & Bicentennial National Trail) continue straight, to head along Springvale Track. After another 150 m (from the Springvale Track) continue straight, to head along Springvale Track. After another 10 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 45 m (from the Springvale Track) turn left. After another 20 m climb over the stile. After another 8 m (from the Pinnacle Central Track) continue straight, to head along Pinnacle Central Track. After another 6 m pass the "The Pinnacle Notice Board" (on your right).
	After another 250 m (from the Pinnacle Central Track) turn left (a walking track).
	After another 105 m turn left. After another 40 m pass the "The Pinnacle" (on your left). After another 205 m (from the Pinnacle Central Track) veer left, to head along Pinnacle Central Track (a vehicle track). After another 160 m pass the "Bunny Hill" (60 m on your left). After another 150 m (from the Pinnacle Central Track) continue straight, to head along Pinnacle Central Track.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Pinnacle Central Track & Limestone Track) turn left, to head along Limestone Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to a viewpoint near the border of the reserve, providing you with more panoramic views over Canberra. You can even spot the Telstra Tower(Black Mountain) if you look carefully. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 255 m (at the intersection of Valley Track & Limestone Track) turn left, to head along Valley Track.
	After another 125 m (from the Valley Track) continue straight, to head along Valley Track. After another 315 m (at the intersection of Valley Track & detour) continue straight, to head along Valley Track.
	After another 290 m (from the Valley Track) continue straight, to head along Valley Track. Keep left.
	After another 45 m (from the Valley Track) continue straight, to head along Valley Track. After another 9 m head through/around the gate. After another 50 m (at the intersection of Valley Track & Springvale Track) continue straight, to head along Valley Track.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Bicentennial National Trail & Valley Track) turn right, to head along Bicentennial National Trail.
	After another 95 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to a viewpoint near the border of the reserve, providing you with more panoramic views over Canberra. You can even spot the Telstra Tower(Black Mountain) if you look carefully.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Limestone Track & Valley Track Start heading along Valley Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 220 m (at the intersection of Tully Boundary Trail & Valley Track) turn left, to head along Tully Boundary Trail.
	After another 170 m (from the Tully Boundary Trail) turn right (a walking track).
	After another 65 m come to the end. About 10 m past the end is a viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 450 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

The Pinnacle, Mini Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.5 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Belconnen Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 25 May
  
  17°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:40am to 12:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Monday 26 May
  
  3°C → 17°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  6 → 20mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then increasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Tuesday 27 May
  
  7°C → 13°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 6mm
  
  Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Sunny day. Winds northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h turning westerly 30 to 45 km/h during the morning.
  
  Wednesday 28 May
  
  4°C → 16°C
  Cloud clearing.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Thursday 29 May
  
  1°C → 16°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds.
  
  Friday 30 May
  
  2°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 31 May
  
  3°C → 17°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  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.

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