Percival Hill from Lindwall Place

Starting from the car park at the end of Lindwall Place, Nicholls, this walk takes you to the top of Percival Hill, then descends to the foreshore of the pond near Barton Highway and back. Leading via the Percival Hill Fire Trail all the way through, all you need to do is follow the singular trail and enjoy the trip. The satisfying view of the fields neatly divided and harvested can be strangely soothing for some. Even if you’re not included in that group, keep going and try out the pondside view at the end. You may even spot some magpies enjoying the relaxing aura of the pond with you. Don’t forget to keep your furry companion on-leash. 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	(-35.1905868,149.1049574)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Barton Highway, A25 Turn on to A25 then drive for 170 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Curran Drive and drive for another 440 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Curran Drive and drive for another 370 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Curran Drive and drive for another 285 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Temperley Street and drive for another 220 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Temperley Street and drive for another 410 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Temperley Street and drive for another 400 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Temperley Street and drive for another 170 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Temperley Street and drive for another 410 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Temperley Street and drive for another 295 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Whitfield Circuit and drive for another 110 m Turn left onto Lindwall Place and drive for another 285 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the car park at the end of Lindwall Place, head through the bollard and towards the formed dirt fire trail gently downhill, keeping the pond to your left. Move parallel to the pond for about 135 metres, then turn right and follow the trail as it skirts the treeline to your right, moving directly away from the pond. Stay on the trail as it veers left, then keep the houses to your right to continue along Percival Hill from Lindwall Place Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head up the very steep (15% ~ 8.5°) earthen incline After 30 m head through the bollard.
	After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Percival Hill Fire Trail. Then head up the very steep (15% ~ 8.5°) earthen incline After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Percival Hill Fire Trail. After another 195 m continue straight, to head along Percival Hill Fire Trail. After another 150 m head up the very steep (15% ~ 8.5°) earthen incline
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Schow Place. Details below. After another 330 m turn left, to head along Percival Hill Fire Trail. Then head up the very steep (15% ~ 8.5°) earthen incline After another 9 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Percival Hill Fire Trail. After another 170 m continue straight, to head along Percival Hill Fire Trail. After another 175 m head down the very steep (15% ~ 8.5°) earthen incline After another 35 m pass the "Percival Hill" (20 m on your left).
	Continue another 400 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.7 km to get back to the start.

An alternate access point from/to Schow Place.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 175 m continue straight.
	After another 30 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Percival Hill from Lindwall Place

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.4 km
Time	1 h 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	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Gungahlin Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 27 July
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower early this evening. Light winds.
  
  Sunday 28 July
  
  1°C → 9°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the morning then turning southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions in the evening are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Monday 29 July
  
  -2°C → 11°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Tuesday 30 July
  
  -3°C → 11°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Wednesday 31 July
  
  -1°C → 11°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 August
  
  0°C → 13°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Friday 2 August
  
  -1°C → 13°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly during the day.
  
  Saturday 3 August
  
  2°C → 13°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  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.

Weather Forecast

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