Mount Gingera

Mount Gingera, Namadgi National Park, starts from the carpark near Corin Dam, Cotter River, visiting the Pryor’s Hut, then moving onto the summit of Mt. Gingera and back. Mountains and forests as far as the eye can see. With practically no sign of civilization in sight, you’ll feel like you’re back in the middle ages as you come across this staggering view that can not be matched by many. That’s what you’re going to get as you take a deep breath of fresh air after the challenging hike you just overcame. Embrace the rewarding feeling of making it to the top, and maybe crack open your bag to enjoy a celebration meal. Make camp near the Pryor's Hut if you'd like to. If the forecast says the track might be covered in snow, bring trekking boots and poles as they will come in handy. 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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Warning
This journey requires significant bushwalking experience, specialised equipment and navigation skills.
Please ensure you and your group well prepared and equiped for this journey.

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	(-35.5342809,148.8349352)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Drakeford Drive then drive for 2 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Woodcock Drive and drive for another 2 km Turn right onto Jim Pike Avenue and drive for another 820 m Turn right onto Point Hut Road and drive for another 4.8 km Turn right onto Tidbinbilla Road and drive for another 6.6 km Turn left onto Corin Road and drive for another 22.2 km Turn slight right and drive for another 40 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 30 m pass the toilet (9 m on your right).
	Continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A side trip taking you to the bed of Cotton River, although check the water level out in advance to make sure it's not dry. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 10 m veer left, to head along Stockyard Spur Walking Trail.
	After another 2.1 km (at the intersection of Stockyard Spur Walking Trail & Stockyard Spur Track) turn left, to head along Stockyard Spur Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 4.2 km (at the intersection of Mount Franklin Road & Stockyard Spur Track) turn left, to head along Mount Franklin Road (a vehicle track). After another 940 m come to the "Pryors Hut" (40 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the toilet (110 m on your right).
	After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Mt Gingera Walking Track & Mount Franklin Road) turn right, to head along Mt Gingera Walking Track (a walking track).
	(Mount Gingera) Continue another 1.3 km to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 9.7 km to get back to the start. "Mount Gingera".

A side trip taking you to the bed of Cotton River, although check the water level out in advance to make sure it's not dry.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 590 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 590 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Gingera

Grading

	Class 5/6 Very challenging
Length	19.5 km
Time	7 h 30 min, 11 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep and difficult rock scrambles (5/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Tourism|alpine_hut: There is one 7.3 km from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 6.5 km apart with the largest gap of 12.2 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	30 m	[toilet]
Tourism\|alpine_hut	7.3 km	Pryors Hut
Toilet	7.3 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Ginini Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  Windy. Partly cloudy.
  
  Mostly clear. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  0°C → 7°C
  Showers or snow at times.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  -2°C → 10°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  1°C → 13°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  3°C → 13°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny day. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the evening. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  1°C → 12°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  1°C → 13°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  5°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming east to 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.
- Bimberi Nature Reserve alerts
  Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing from September 3rd, 2024 until March 3rd, 2025 in the following areas:
  
  Brindabella National Park
  
  Bimberi Nature Reserve
  
  All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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