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Forest Singletrack Trail – Scrivener Dam loop from District of Weston Creek

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Australia

Australian Capital Territory

Forest Singletrack Trail – Scrivener Dam loop from District of Weston Creek

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5.0

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Forest Singletrack Trail – Scrivener Dam loop from District of Weston Creek

02:29

40.1km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.4 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.59 km

View of Lake Burley Griffin and the Telstra Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent bike path / cycleway connecting the south of Canberra to the city. Busy in the morning and evening and on weekends. Try it Friday morning in autumn ad winter for the hot air balloon launches!

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12.0 km

Cork Oak Grove at the National Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

Best seat in the house to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this place. One of the many highlights at the Arboretum.

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13.6 km

Forest Singletrack Trail

Highlight • Trail

14.0 km

View of the National Arboretum Canberra

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a spot! Probably the best ride this close to the city.

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16.0 km

Winding Descent from the Summit

Highlight • Trail

Great spot for hill training with fun climbs and descents both sides of the summit.

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17.7 km

National Arboretum Singletrack

Highlight • MTB Park

Flowing singletrack, great to incorporate on your bike tour out of Canberra.

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32.5 km

Scrivener Dam

Highlight • Monument

Scrivener Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Molonglo River, completed in 1963, and is responsible for creating Lake Burley Griffin as a recreational and ornamental body of water. …

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33.8 km

Molonglo River Equestrian and Cycle Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful river crossing and lunch spot.

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40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

12.3 km

1.52 km

1.09 km

983 m

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

12.8 km

3.53 km

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

17°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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