Glenburn Heritage Circuit

Starting just off Kings Highway, Kowen, this circuit walk explores the historic Glenburn Heritage Area leading via Charcoal Kiln Road first. After going through several historic landmarks and a creek, the track goes into a pine plantation and loops back. Take on this walk if you’re interested in the history of Canberra, as it explores historic homesteads, stockyards, orchards and a graveyard dating back to the 1800s. After you read the informative signpost and brochure, you’ll be ready to go back in time. You may also run into some timid kangaroos and not-so-timid(in a good way) bulls on the way, so keep your camera ready. There is a clay shooting club next to the starting point, be careful not to go in there. Also the fence next to the gate is electrified, so try to keep your hands to yourself. 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	At the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & Kings Highway (-35.335189,149.3244992)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Monaro Highway, A23 Turn on to Hindmarsh Drive Offramp then drive for 275 m Keep left and drive for another 1.3 km Turn right onto Canberra Avenue and drive for another 4.3 km Continue onto Canberra Avenue, B52 and drive for another 2.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bungendore Road, B52 and drive for another 440 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bungendore Road, B52 and drive for another 8.4 km Turn left onto Charcoal Kiln Road and drive for another 9 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting just off Kings Highway(7.35 km east of intersection with Yass Road), head towards the yellow gate along the dirt path, moving directly away from the road. Pass through the small gap next to the gate carefully as the fence of the private property nearby is electrified. Keep going straight and pass the signpost on your right to continue along Glenburn Heritage Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & Kings Highway Start heading along Charcoal Kiln Road (a vehicle track). After 115 m head through/around the gate. After another 760 m (from the Charcoal Kiln Road) continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road. After another 630 m (from the Charcoal Kiln Road) continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 540 m (at the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & Coppermine Road) continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 460 m (from the Charcoal Kiln Road) continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 770 m (from the Charcoal Kiln Road) continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road. After another 550 m cross the ford.
	After another 285 m (from the Charcoal Kiln Road) continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 9 m (at the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & River Road) turn right (a vehicle track). After another 340 m continue straight.
	After another 270 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m veer right.
	After another 60 m turn left.
	After another 430 m (from the Glen Burn Road) turn right. After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 290 m continue straight.
	After another 90 m turn right. After another 140 m cross the ford.
	After another 40 m turn right. After another 540 m continue straight.
	After another 175 m turn left.
	After another 740 m turn right.
	After another 295 m continue straight. After another 270 m continue straight.
	After another 560 m (at the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & Coppermine Road) turn left, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road (a vehicle track). After another 540 m (from the Charcoal Kiln Road) continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road. After another 630 m (from the Charcoal Kiln Road) continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 870 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Glenburn Heritage Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	10.6 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 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	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
- Queanbeyan Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 11 July
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the northwest, slight chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Saturday 12 July
  
  0°C → 13°C
  Morning frost. Cloud clearing.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost in the southeast. Slight chance of a shower in the north in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 13.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Sunday 13 July
  
  -3°C → 12°C
  Frost. Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Slight chance of a shower, most likely at night. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 2 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching around 11.
  
  Monday 14 July
  
  0°C → 11°C
  Morning frost. Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Snow possible above 1200 metres. Areas of morning frost in the east. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h becoming westerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming west to northwesterly and light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 12.
  
  Tuesday 15 July
  
  -3°C → 11°C
  Shower or two clearing.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Snow possible above 1000 metres. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 2 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 7 and 11.
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  -5°C → 12°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  -3°C → 12°C
  Morning frost. Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Morning frost. Cloudy.
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  -3°C → 12°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  
  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.

Weather Forecast

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