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Black Mountain Summit Walk

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Australia

Australian Capital Territory

Black Mountain Summit Walk

Easy

5.0

(1)

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Black Mountain Summit Walk

01:07

3.19km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Australian National Botanic Gardens

Black Mountain Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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740 m

Black Mountain Summit Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The track to the summit climbs steadily through dry eucalypt forest, following a well-marked route toward the top of Black Mountain. It’s a moderate walk with some steeper sections, uneven …

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1.12 km

Black Mountain Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Black Mountain Nature Reserve covers around four hundred and thirty four hectares on the northern side of Lake Burley Griffin, protecting a large area of dry eucalypt forest and sandstone-based …

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1.60 km

Black Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

At around 812 metres above sea level, the summit of Black Mountain opens up to wide views across Canberra, including Lake Burley Griffin and the surrounding hills. The area is …

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3.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.12 km

561 m

482 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

407 m

255 m

233 m

111 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

19°C

7°C

0 %

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