Glenburn Heritage Circuit

Starting just off Kings Highway, Kowen, this circuit walk explores the historic Glenburn Heritage Area leading via Charcoal Kiln Road first. After going through several historic landmarks and a creek, the track goes into a pine plantation and loops back. Take on this walk if you’re interested in the history of Canberra, as it explores historic homesteads, stockyards, orchards and a graveyard dating back to the 1800s. After you read the informative signpost and brochure, you’ll be ready to go back in time. You may also run into some timid kangaroos and not-so-timid(in a good way) bulls on the way, so keep your camera ready. There is a clay shooting club next to the starting point, be careful not to go in there. Also the fence next to the gate is electrified, so try to keep your hands to yourself. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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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	At the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & Kings Highway (-35.335189,149.3244992)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Monaro Highway, A23 Turn on to Hindmarsh Drive Offramp then drive for 275 m Keep left and drive for another 1.3 km Turn right onto Canberra Avenue and drive for another 4.3 km Continue onto Canberra Avenue, B52 and drive for another 2.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bungendore Road, B52 and drive for another 440 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bungendore Road, B52 and drive for another 8.4 km Turn left onto Charcoal Kiln Road and drive for another 9 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting just off Kings Highway(7.35 km east of intersection with Yass Road), head towards the yellow gate along the dirt path, moving directly away from the road. Pass through the small gap next to the gate carefully as the fence of the private property nearby is electrified. Keep going straight and pass the signpost on your right to continue along Glenburn Heritage Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & Kings Highway Start heading along Charcoal Kiln Road (a vehicle track). After 115 m head through/around the gate. After another 760 m continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road. After another 630 m continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 540 m (at the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & Coppermine Road) continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 770 m continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road. After another 550 m cross the ford.
	After another 285 m continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 9 m (at the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & River Road) turn right (a vehicle track). After another 340 m continue straight.
	After another 270 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m veer right.
	After another 60 m turn left.
	After another 430 m turn right. After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 290 m continue straight.
	After another 90 m turn right. After another 140 m cross the ford.
	After another 40 m turn right. After another 540 m continue straight.
	After another 175 m turn left.
	After another 740 m turn right.
	After another 295 m continue straight. After another 270 m continue straight.
	After another 560 m (at the intersection of Charcoal Kiln Road & Coppermine Road) turn left, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road (a vehicle track). After another 540 m continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road. After another 630 m continue straight, to head along Charcoal Kiln Road.
	After another 870 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Glenburn Heritage Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	10.6 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Queanbeyan Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the southeast, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h becoming light in the evening then becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 4:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  7°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the east, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then tending east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 24.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  6°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the southeast, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h turning north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 26.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  8°C → 30°C
  Becoming windy. Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  13°C → 29°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  10°C → 28°C
  Cloud clearing.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  8°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  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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