Molonglo Gorge to Blue Tiles Trail (2.5km), Kowen Forest, Australian Capital Territory

Molonglo Gorge to Blue Tiles Trail is a 2.5km, grade 2 hike located in the Kowen Forest, Australian Capital Territory. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 2.5km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: Cotter Avenue Car Park

End: Cotter Avenue Car Park

Location: Kowen Forest

Closest town: Queanbeyan

Australian Capital Territory

From state capital: 17km

Longitude: 149.2578746

Latitude: -35.32722421

Hike summary

From the Molonglo Gorge Recreation Area, a walking trail follows the river to a small grassed picnic area called Blue Tiles. There is no drinking water available at Blue Tiles, so please ensure you take sufficient water with you. Bins are not provided, so please take your rubbish home with you.

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About the region

Kowen Forest

As well as being Canberra's largest commercial pine plantation, Kowen Forest is very popular with organised recreation groups including orienteering, bush walking, running, mountain bike riding, horse riding and car rallies. Size: 4,670 ha Kowen Forest east hosts the Australian 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships and it has a strong network of trails. Following its initial design as a trail catering to beginners, the later expansion of trails has been developed with the same friendliness in mind. The parking area for Kowen Forest east is just off the Kings Highway which also accesses Sparrow Hill. Please note the campground may be closed during fire danger periods and adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain.

For more information, a location map and facilities please visit the ACT Government Information Portal.

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