Uriarra Circuit

Uriarra Circuit starts from the Uriarra East Recreation Area, ACT, exploring the riversides of Murrumbidgee and Molonglo River. Take a stroll through nature as you listen to the relaxing sounds of the river, and enjoy a picnic on any spot you want to along the way. Going through two riverbeds and giving you great views of the landscape, this walk can be considered a premium meditation session, for free. Just keep in mind that the water level can rise after heavy rain, so check the forecast beforehand. 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
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	(-35.2468557,148.9534842)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Cotter Road Offramp then drive for 450 m Keep right onto Cotter Road Offramp and drive for another 70 m Turn right onto Cotter Road and drive for another 2.3 km Continue onto John Gorton Drive and drive for another 1.7 km Keep left and drive for another 60 m Turn left onto Opperman Avenue and drive for another 135 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Opperman Avenue and drive for another 325 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Uriarra Road and drive for another 730 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Uriarra Road and drive for another 9.8 km Turn left and drive for another 590 m Turn right and drive for another 310 m

Track Notes

Getting started
Starting from the car park of Uriarra East Recreation Area, head towards the angled signpost at the trailhead, keeping the river to your left. Veer left as you follow the dirt path along the river, moving directly away from the car park. Cross the Uriarra Road with caution and keep following the riverside track to continue along Uriarra Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 20 m pass the sign.
	After another 15 m turn right. After another 25 m pass the BBQ (on your left). After another 75 m pass the picnic table (on your right).
	After another 240 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m continue straight. Then head down the steps (about 5 m long) After another 1.6 km head down the steps (about 140 m long) After another 50 m climb over the stile. After another 5 m continue straight. After another 100 m pass the sign (on your left). Then head down the steps (about 30 m long)
	After another 130 m turn right. After another 235 m head through/around the gate. After another 210 m climb over the stile.
	Continue straight.
	After another 610 m turn right. After another 30 m pass the BBQ (55 m on your left). Then pass the sign (6 m on your left). Then pass the picnic table (45 m on your left). After another 110 m pass the toilet (on your left).
	After another 105 m come to the end.

Terrain

Uriarra Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.8 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 45 min

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	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 3.7 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	3.7 km	[toilet]

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