Mt Majura to Mt Ainslie Circuit

Mt Majura to Mt Ainslie Circuit starts near MacKenzie Street, Hackett, explores the woodlands of Mount Majura Nature Reserve all the way to the summit of Mt. Majura, then guides you to the summit of Mt. Ainslie to then loop back to the start. You’ll feel like you’ve found a secret communications base after you make it to the top of Mt. Majura. The summit of Mt. Ainslie on the other hand welcomes you with its iconic view of the Australian War Memorial and beyond, angled in such a way that you can try to fool your friends with a well-taken selfie, saying that you’re in Washington D.C. Even if they don’t bite the bait, you’re going home with two summits made in one hike under your belt. The kangaroos and black cockatoos you may run into along the trail can be the icing on the cake. Be mindful that there are unexploded ordnance on the eastern side of the Nature Reserve, so stay on track to be safe. 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	(-35.2509649,149.168162)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Northbourne Avenue, A23 Turn on to Mouat Street then drive for 30 m Continue onto Antill Street and drive for another 1.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Antill Street and drive for another 630 m Turn right onto Madigan Street and drive for another 630 m Turn left onto Rivett Street and drive for another 115 m Turn right onto Tryon Street and drive for another 125 m Turn right onto Burrell Street and drive for another 145 m Turn right onto MacKenzie Street and drive for another 195 m Turn left onto Blue Metal Road and drive for another 25 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park off MacKenzie Street(70 metres north of intersection with Grayson Street), head towards the signposted metal gate along the paved road, moving directly away from MacKenzie Street. Pass through the gap next to the metal gate, then turn left immediately to join the Hackett Houses Track (North) Track. Veer slightly right at the first intersection and stay on the said track to continue along Mt Majura to Mt Ainslie Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 4 m (at the intersection of Blue Metal Road & Hackett Houses Track (North)) turn left, to head along Hackett Houses Track (North) (a vehicle track). Find the bicycle barrier at the start.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Hackett Houses Track & Hackett Houses Track (North)) continue straight (a walking track). After another 40 m continue straight. After another 155 m continue straight. After another 90 m continue straight. After another 195 m continue straight.
	After another 170 m turn sharp left. Then head up the very steep (11% ~ 6.3°) earthen incline (about 1000 m long)
	Continue straight. Then head up the very steep (20% ~ 11.3°) earthen incline (about 850 m long) Continue straight. After another 910 m head through/around the gate.
	Turn left, to head along Mount Majura Road. After another 160 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 30 m pass the "Mount Majura" (40 m on your left).
	After another 70 m turn right. After another 810 m continue straight.
	After another 45 m turn left. After another 15 m head down the very steep (25% ~ 14°) surface\|gravel incline (about 40 m long)
	Veer right. After another 460 m continue straight. After another 60 m continue straight. After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Cherryburn Trail. Then head up the very steep (15% ~ 8.5°) incline (about 345 m long) Then head down the very steep (11% ~ 6.3°) incline (about 1.2 km long) At the intersection of Old Tsr Track & Cherryburn Trail continue straight, to head along Old Tsr Track. Then head down the very steep (11% ~ 6.3°) incline (about 840 m long)
	Veer left.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Hancocks Road & East 132 KVA Track) veer left, to head along East 132 KVA Track (a vehicle track). After another 100 m continue straight, to head along East 132 KVA Track.
	After another 440 m turn right. Then head up the very steep (21% ~ 11.9°) earthen incline (about 540 m long) Continue straight.
	After another 450 m (at the intersection of Old Tip Track (Summit Access) & Old Tip Track) continue straight, to head along Old Tip Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 45 m continue straight. Keep right. Then head up the very steep (11% ~ 6.3°) earthen incline (about 630 m long) Continue straight. After another 180 m continue straight. Then head up the steps (about 65 m long)
	Turn right.
	After another 25 m turn left. After another 130 m come to the "Mount Ainslie". After another 25 m turn sharp right. Then head down the steps (about 10 m long)
	After another 8 m turn left.
	After another 30 m turn right. Then head down the steps (about 30 m long)
	After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 135 m turn right.
	After another 460 m turn right, to head along Ainslie Link Trail. Then head up the very steep (10% ~ 5.7°) earthen incline (about 390 m long) Continue straight, to head along Ainslie Link Trail.
	After another 120 m continue straight.
	After another 205 m veer left.
	After another 325 m turn left.
	After another 110 m turn right, to head along West 132 KVA Track. After another 20 m continue straight, to head along West 132 KVA Track. After another 215 m (at the intersection of Old Tip Track (Summit Access) & West 132 KVA Track) continue straight, to head along West 132 KVA Track.
	After another 230 m continue straight, to head along West 132 KVA Track. After another 200 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m turn sharp left, to head along Hancocks Road. Then head down the very steep (19% ~ 10.8°) earthen incline (about 10 m long)
	Turn right.
	After another 145 m turn sharp right. After another 70 m cross the ford.
	After another 120 m turn left.
	After another 120 m turn right, to head along Hackett Houses Track (South). After another 370 m continue straight, to head along Hackett Houses Track (South). After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Hackett Houses Track (South).
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Hackett Houses Track (South) & Hackett House Track) continue straight, to head along Hackett Houses Track (South).
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Hackett Houses Track & Blue Metal Road) veer left, to head along Blue Metal Road.
	After another 40 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mt Majura to Mt Ainslie Circuit

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	11.6 km
Time	4 h to 6 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
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
- Belconnen Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  23°C
  Becoming windy. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northeast to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 25 to 35 km/h before dawn.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  3°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  3°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  5°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later in the day. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  4°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  5°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  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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