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National Arboretum Singletrack – Scrivener Dam loop from Mawson

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Australian Capital Territory

National Arboretum Singletrack – Scrivener Dam loop from Mawson

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National Arboretum Singletrack – Scrivener Dam loop from Mawson

02:16

37.0km

370m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mount Taylor Nature Reserve

Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve

Molonglo River Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.20 km

Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This 187-hectare protected area sits along the southern stretch of Weston Creek. It's a popular location for hikers, mountain bikers, horse riding, and dog walking.

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15.1 km

Stephen Hodge Criterium Cycling Circuit

Highlight • Cycleway

Canberra's very own criterium circuit at the base of Mt Stromlo

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20.0 km

Molonglo River

Lake

21.2 km

View of Black Mountain Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fast route through the Aboretum and a great view point of Black Mountain Tower.

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21.8 km

National Arboretum Singletrack

Highlight • MTB Park

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

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23.7 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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24.4 km

Canberra National Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

Particularly nice riding at sunrise or sunset.

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25.5 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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27.5 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. Named after surveyor Charles Scrivener, the dam is about 33 metres high and 319 metres long, with hydraulically operated fish‑belly flap gates that precisely control the lake levels and provide flood management capability. The dam also carries a roadway and the walking/cycling path, and helps form the backdrop to one of Canberra’s key engineering landmarks.

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37.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

12.7 km

2.38 km

1.24 km

912 m

140 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

11.7 km

5.37 km

819 m

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

11°C

7°C

83 %

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National Arboretum Singletrack – Scrivener Dam loop from Mawson

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Stephen Hodge Criterium Cycling Circuit

View of Black Mountain Tower

National Arboretum Singletrack

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