Isaacs Ridge, Mount Wanniassa and Farrer Ridge

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Safer Bushwalks
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
Start (-35.3839342,149.119555)
Mode Car
Directions From Yarra Glen
Turn on to Yamba Drive then drive for 6.1 km
Keep left and drive for another 340 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From Long Gully Road(265 metres southeast of intersection with Erindale Drive), head towards the signposted metal gate along the dirt path gently downhill. Pass through the gap next to the gate and follow the formed gravel/dirt trail as you pass by the yellow-on-red “Equestrian Trail” signpost to your right. In about 85 metres(from the gate), veer right at the intersection and follow the dirt trail uphill to continue along Isaacs Ridge, Mount Wanniassa and Farrer Ridge Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 110 m continue straight. Keep right.
	After another 155 m turn left.
	After another 165 m continue straight.
	After another 580 m continue straight. Keep right. After another 145 m continue straight.
	After another 710 m turn right. Then head up the very steep (12% ~ 6.8°) surface\|compacted incline (about 285 m long) At the intersection of The spine & Isaacs House Trail continue straight, to head along Isaacs House Trail. Then head up the very steep (12% ~ 6.8°) asphalt incline (about 230 m long) Then head up the very steep (10% ~ 5.7°) earthen incline (about 500 m long)
	Continue straight, to head along Isaacs House Trail.
	After another 350 m turn right.
	After another 410 m veer right. After another 530 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m continue straight.
	After another 540 m turn left. After another 310 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m turn right.
	After another 115 m veer right, to head along Long Gully Road. After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Long Gully Road.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Long Gully Road & ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail) turn left, to head along ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail (a vehicle track). After another 50 m head through/around the gate. After another 30 m (at the intersection of ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail & Shortcut) continue straight, to head along ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail.
	After another 330 m (at the intersection of ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail & Shortcut) continue straight, to head along ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail.
	After another 480 m (at the intersection of ACTEW Long Gully Firetrail & Mt Wanniassa Fire Trail) turn right, to head along Mt Wanniassa Fire Trail (a walking track). After another 590 m pass the "Mount Wanniassa" (5 m on your right). After another 390 m (at the intersection of Powerline Firetrail & Mt Wanniassa Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Mt Wanniassa Fire Trail.
	After another 65 m turn right.
	After another 480 m turn left. After another 20 m climb over the stile. After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Little Powerline Trail.
	After another 185 m turn right.
	After another 720 m turn right.
	After another 135 m continue straight.
	After another 145 m turn right. After another 110 m continue straight.
	After another 400 m turn right. After another 165 m continue straight. After another 70 m climb over the stile.
	Continue straight.
	After another 275 m turn sharp right. After another 250 m continue straight.
	After another 90 m come to the end.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 300 m come to the end. About 30 m past the end is "Farrer Trig". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 300 m to the main route.

Terrain

Isaacs Ridge, Mount Wanniassa and Farrer Ridge

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.9 km
Time	3 h 15 min to 5 h

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)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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Start	(-35.3839342,149.119555)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Yarra Glen Turn on to Yamba Drive then drive for 6.1 km Keep left and drive for another 340 m

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