Black Mountain from Frith Rd, Acton

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-35.2708667,149.1075121)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Northbourne Avenue, A23 Turn on to Barry Drive then drive for 2 km Keep left and drive for another 210 m Turn sharp left onto Frith Road and drive for another 870 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting just before the pavement ends on Frith Road, Acton, head towards the open metal gate along the concrete path. Pass through the gate and keep moving in the same direction. As the concrete ends and the dirt begins, follow the road as it veers slightly right. After about 150 metres, turn right and follow the Black Mountain Summit Walking Trail into the woodland as it veers left. Pass through the gap next to the signposted metal gate and follow the fire trail up to the green signpost with some steps next to it. Head up the steps and follow the concrete track to continue along Black Mountain from Frith Rd, Acton Walk.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Frith Road. After 25 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 140 m (at the intersection of Black Mountain Summit Walk & Frith Road) turn right, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk (a walking track). After another 90 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of up and over & Black Mountain Summit Walk) continue straight, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk (a footpath). After another 130 m head through the bicycle barrier. After another 570 m head through the bicycle barrier. Continue straight, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk. After another 75 m head through the bicycle barrier.
	At the intersection of Forest Track (scenic) & Black Mountain Summit Walk continue straight, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk.
	After another 195 m continue straight, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk.
	After another 90 m continue straight, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk. After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A recommended side trip taking you to the tower and a lookout, with 360-degree panoramic views over Canberra. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 65 m turn sharp right. After another 10 m pass the water tap (115 m on your left). Then pass a seat (40 m on your left). Then head down the concrete steps (about 5 m long) After another 25 m come to the "Black Mountain Lookout" (on your right).
	After another 20 m turn right. After another 35 m pass the "Black Mountain" (on your right).
	After another 60 m veer left, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk. After another 195 m (at the intersection of Black Mountain Summit Walk & Forest Track (scenic)) continue straight, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk.
	After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk. After another 680 m (at the intersection of Black Mountain Summit Walk & up and over) continue straight, to head along Black Mountain Summit Walk (a walking track).
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Frith Road & Black Mountain Summit Walk) turn left, to head along Frith Road (a vehicle track). After another 7 m (at the intersection of Frith Road & Black Mountain Summit Walk) continue straight, to head along Frith Road.
	After another 155 m come to the end.

A recommended side trip taking you to the tower and a lookout, with 360-degree panoramic views over Canberra.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Black Mountain Summit Walk.
	After another 4 m turn left.
	After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 20 m turn left. After another 20 m come to a seat.
	The end. A sign. About 50 m past the end is a water tap. About 125 m past the end is "Black Mountain Lookout". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 70 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Black Mountain from Frith Rd, Acton

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.8 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1000 m apart with the largest gap of 1.5 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	1.4 km + 85 m	[seat]
Seat	1.5 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Belconnen Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  9°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  8°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  10°C → 32°C
  Becoming windy. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  15°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  12°C → 29°C
  Cloud clearing.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  10°C → 32°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- ACT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check ACT Parks Website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

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