Mount Taylor Zig Zag Track

Starting from Parkhill Street, Pearce, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Taylor via the Mount Taylor Zig Zag Track and back. The hill, which is believed to get its name from James Taylor(a squatter), has great panoramic views of Canberra and the Brindabella Range. You can also see the towering Telstra Tower from the top. It’s a great way to quickly escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. Additionally, birdwatching can be worthwhile, as the reserve is home to various bird species, such as magpies and raptors. The area tends to be busy on the weekends, so try to schedule the walk on a weekday if you want to avoid the crowd. 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 Parkhill Street (-35.3668679,149.0789968)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Yarra Glen Turn on to Melrose Drive then drive for 590 m Continue onto Melrose Drive and drive for another 2.2 km Keep right onto Hodgson Crescent and drive for another 970 m Turn right onto MacFarland Crescent and drive for another 115 m Turn left onto Parkhill Street and drive for another 480 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Parkhill Street(75 metres north of intersection with Sheehan Street), head along the wide dirt path perpendicular to the road, between houses 34 and 36. Follow the trail until you come to the wooden gate with a “dogs on leash” sign on it, moving parallel to the metal fence line to your right. Pass over/under the gate and veer left, moving past the signpost to your left. Follow the dirt track towards the summit to continue along Mount Taylor Zig Zag Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Parkhill Street Start (a vehicle track).
	After another 195 m (from the Mt Taylor Zig Zag) continue straight, to head along Mt Taylor Zig Zag (a walking track). After another 30 m (at the intersection of Mt Taylor Zig Zag & Mount Taylor Zig Zag) continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
	After another 920 m (from the Mt Taylor Zig Zag) turn right.
	Continue another 25 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.2 km to get back to the start. "Mount Taylor".

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Taylor Zig Zag Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	2.4 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
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)

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Weather Forecast
- Woden Valley Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 22 May
  
  Rain.
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. Heavy falls possible in the west. The chance of a thunderstorm, most likely near the coast. Winds easterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Friday 23 May
  
  11°C → 17°C
  Rain, easing later.
  100% chance of rain
  15 → 40mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Heavy falls possible. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h shifting northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon.
  
  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 11:00am to 12:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 24 May
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Sunny. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Sunday 25 May
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds.
  
  Monday 26 May
  
  4°C → 17°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  6 → 20mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then tending northwesterly during the afternoon.
  
  Tuesday 27 May
  
  5°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Slight chance of a shower, most likely during the morning. Sunny afternoon. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning westerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.
  
  Wednesday 28 May
  
  2°C → 15°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southwesterly during the morning.
  
  Thursday 29 May
  
  1°C → 15°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southeasterly 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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