Hikes in the ACT

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Find the best hikes around Canberra

Explore nature’s playground near Canberra. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) might be small, but its hiking trails offer big rewards. Hike through the rugged Brindabella Ranges or find peace along the tranquil shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Choose your adventure: discover cascading waterfalls, navigate exciting ridgelines, or stroll through colorful wildflower meadows – all a short trip from Canberra’s vibrant center. Lace up your boots, feel the fresh air on your face, and experience the ACT’s natural beauty on foot.

Grade 5

Tidbinbilla Peak Hike (17km)

Grade 5

Johns Peak Hike (15km)

Grade 3

Nil Desperandum Hike (14km)

Grade 4

Gibraltar Peak via Eliza Saddle (10.5km)

Grade 3

Devils Gap Hike (6km)

Grade 3

Fishing Gap Fire Trail Hike (7.7km)

Grade 3

Ashbrook Fire Trail Hike (6km)

Grade 2

Eric and Elsies Loop (600m)

Grade 3

Devils Gap Loop (3km)

Grade 3

Cascades Trail Hike (2.6km)

Grade 2

Peppermint Trail Walk (1.8km)

Grade 2

Black Flats Dam Walk (800m)

Grade 2

Barayngu Murawung Walk (1km)

Grade 3

Church Rock Heritage Loop (2.5km)

Grade 2

Wandarawari Track (2.2km)

Grade 2

Turkey Hill Trail (500m)

Grade 2

Dalsetta Link Walk (1.2km)

Grade 2

Congwarra Trail (3.5km)

Grade 2

Sheedys Link (2km)

Grade 3

Birrigai Time Trail (3km)

Grade 3

Ginninderry to Shepherd’s Lookout (7.5km)

Grade 3

Burbong Heritage Trail (10km)

Grade 3

Glenburn Heritage Trail (10km)

Grade 4

Murrumbidgee Discovery Track (27km)

Grade 4

Mount Ginini Summit Hike (23km)

Grade 5

Mount Bimberi Walk (50km)

Grade 2

Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk (4km)

Grade 4

Casuarina Sands to Kambah Pool Hike (14km)

Grade 2

The Tharwa Sandwash Track (2km)

Grade 3

Cotter Catchment Lookout Track (1.8km)

Grade 4

Stony Creek Skyline Track (6.2km)

Grade 3

Settlers Track (6km)

Grade 3

Naas Valley to Horse Gully Hut Hike (16km)

Grade 3

Sherwood Homestead from Blue Range Hike (7.2km)

Grade 3

Mount Aggie Summit Walk (1km)

Grade 3

Lyrebird Trail Walk (2km)

Grade 2

Uriarra Loop Walk (3.5km)

Grade 2

Bendora Arboretum Walk (5km)

Grade 2

Orroral Campground Loop Track (1.5km)

Grade 4

Molonglo Gorge: Blue Tiles Walking Trail (6.5km)

Grade 4

Booroomba Rocks Walk (4.5km)

Grade 4

Gibraltar Peak Walking Trail (8.2km)

Grade 3

Honyong-Cotter Track (2.3km)

Grade 4

Brandy Flat Hut Hike (11km)

Grade 2

Tharwa Explorer Track (2.8km)

Grade 4

Grassy Creek to Boboyan Valley Hike (25km)

Grade 3

The Bullen Track (4.5km)

Grade 2

Cascades Walk (200m)

Grade 3

Orroral Heritage Hike (6km)

Grade 4

Old Boboyan Road Hike (24km)

Grade 3

Kambah Pool to Pine Island Hike (9km)

Grade 4

Smokers Trail Hike (21km)

Grade 3

Glenburn Heritage Precinct Loop Trail (12km)

Grade 3

Shannahans Mountain Summit Walk (3.2km)

Grade 3

Tong’s Hole Walk (1km)

Grade 4

Stockyard Spur Hike (13km)

Grade 4

Bungendore to Captains Flat Rail Trail (36km)

Grade 2

Hanging Rock Walk (500m)

Grade 2

Pine Island to Point Hut Crossing Walk (4km)

Grade 4

Orroral Valley Circuit Hike (19km)