Mount Mugga Mugga Western Circuit

Mount Mugga Mugga Western Circuit is a circuit walk starting from the Akame Circuit in O'Malley, crossing a stream(bed) twice via fords. This walk takes you through the Mount Mugga Mugga Nature Reserve, a natural landscape filled with wildlife such as kangaroos and rabbits. You can also birdwatch here, as the reserve is home to many interesting bird species like the Rainbow Lorikeet. From time to time, views of Jerrabombera and Woden valleys can be seen through the trees. This walk is pet friendly (on-lead), so feel free to bring your furry friends along. 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	From the Akame Circuit (-35.352012,149.1171981)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Yarra Glen, Hughes. Turn on to Yamba Drive then drive for 2.2 km Turn left onto Hindmarsh Drive and drive for another 480 m Keep right onto Tyagarah Street and drive for another 225 m Turn left onto Culgoa Circuit and drive for another 380 m Turn left onto Callemonda Rise and drive for another 410 m Turn right onto Akame Circuit and drive for another 440 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Akame Circuit (220 metres northwest of the intersection with Dalman Street), head towards the metal gate marked by the green "Canberra Nature Park - Mount Mugga Mugga" sign. Head over/around the gate and pass by a sheltered signpost (to your left) as you head along the subtle trail. About 170 metres in, continue straight at the 4-way intersection to continue along Mount Mugga Mugga Western Circuit (counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Akame Circuit Start (a vehicle track). After 30 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 140 m continue straight. After another 10 m continue straight.
	After another 590 m cross the ford. Continue straight.
	After another 55 m veer left. After another 210 m continue straight.
	After another 540 m veer left.
	After another 55 m turn left. After another 390 m continue straight.
	After another 75 m cross the ford. Continue straight.
	After another 65 m veer right.
	Continue another 165 m to find from the Akame Circuit at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Mugga Mugga Western Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.3 km
Time	45 min to 1 h

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	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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Weather Forecast
- Woden Valley Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe early this evening. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h tending southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the evening.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  2°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  2°C → 20°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  5°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  5°C → 22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  5°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  6°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 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.

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