Grassy Creek Fire Trail

Starting just metres away from the ACT-NSW border on Boboyan Road, Mount Clear, this walk takes you through the scenic rural areas and eucalypt woodlands of Namadgi National Park via the creekside Grassy Creek Fire Trail, visiting multiple historic huts along the way as you follow Grassy Creek. Ending at Old Boboyan Road near Naas Creek, this walk can also be done in reverse. Famous for its gorgeous bargeboards and stone chimneys, Westermans Homestead is going to be your first historic stop. Enjoy the rural areas of the walk as you’re following Grassy Creek, then take the side trip to Waterholes Hut if you want to see some old sheep yards and horse stalls. After skirting the border and entering the eucalypt forest area, you’ll come across the Lone Pine Homestead. Supposedly built around 1890 by Dan Crawford, it was home to him and his family of seven. Some say the pine tree might have been planted at the same time the hut was built. Your last historic stop is the Luton’s Crutching Shed, if you’re willing to take the side trip out to it. Built around 1964, it was used to remove excess wool from the rear of the sheep. If you’re here in winter, please check the forecast to be safe against storms and drastic temperature drops. Also, expect to get wet feet in some areas around the walk, so an extra pair of socks or waterproof boots may 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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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 Grassy Creek Fire Trail & Boboyan Road (-35.8926884,148.9796067)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Drakeford Drive then drive for 2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Drakeford Drive and drive for another 700 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tharwa Drive and drive for another 950 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tharwa Drive and drive for another 540 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tharwa Drive and drive for another 890 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tharwa Drive and drive for another 1 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tharwa Drive and drive for another 5 km Turn slight left onto Naas Road and drive for another 50.5 km
Finish	(-35.8299225,148.9577176)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Boboyan Road, Mount Clear(metres away from the ACT-NSW border), head along the formed dirt management trail(opposite of Long Corner Fire Trail) perpendicular to the road, keeping the border to your left. In about 600 metres, veer right as the trail splits into two to continue along Grassy Creek Fire Trail.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Grassy Creek Fire Trail & Boboyan Road Start heading along Grassy Creek Fire Trail (a vehicle track). After 25 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 580 m (at the intersection of Grassy Creek Fire Trail & Grassy Creek Firetrail) veer right, to head along Grassy Creek Firetrail.
	After another 650 m continue straight, to head along Grassy Creek Firetrail. After another 40 m come to the "Westermans Homestead" (20 m on your right). After another 95 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	After another 1.7 km veer left, to head along Grassy Creek Firetrail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional but recommended side trip to the historic Waterholes Hut, with some old sheep yards and horse stalls around it. 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 760 m (at the intersection of Grassy Creek Firetrail & Waterholes Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Grassy Creek Firetrail. Keep left.
	After another 2.5 km veer right, to head along Grassy Creek Firetrail.
	After another 1.5 km (at the intersection of Grassy Creek Fire Trail & Grassy Creek Firetrail) turn right, to head along Grassy Creek Fire Trail. After another 320 m cross the ford. After another 470 m continue straight, to head along Grassy Creek Fire Trail. After another 1.5 km (at the intersection of Bulls Flat Fire Trail & Grassy Creek Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Grassy Creek Fire Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to another historic landmark, the Lutton\'s Crutching Shed. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 3.2 km (at the intersection of Grass Creek Fire Trail & Grassy Creek Fire Track) veer right, to head along Grass Creek Fire Trail.
	After another 430 m (at the intersection of Bulls Flat Fire Track & Grass Creek Fire Trail) veer left, to head along Grass Creek Fire Trail.
	After another 155 m come to the end.

An optional but recommended side trip to the historic Waterholes Hut, with some old sheep yards and horse stalls around it.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Waterholes Firetrail & Grassy Creek Firetrail Start heading along Waterholes Firetrail (a vehicle track).
	After another 770 m come to the end. About 25 m past the end is "Waterhole Hut". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 770 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to another historic landmark, the Lutton\'s Crutching Shed.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Grassy Creek Fire Track & Grass Creek Fire Trail Start heading along Sams Creek Fire Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 620 m (at the intersection of Sams Creek Fire Track & Sams Creek Fire Trail) veer left, to head along Sams Creek Fire Trail.
	After another 225 m come to the end. About 45 m past the end is "Lutons Crutching Shed". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 850 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grassy Creek Fire Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	13.9 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 6 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
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	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Tourism|alpine_hut: There are 3 on route, on average they are 4.5 km apart with the largest gap of 11.5 km.

Toilet: There is one 1.4 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Tourism\|alpine_hut	1.3 km	Westermans Homestead
Toilet	1.4 km	[toilet]
Tourism\|alpine_hut	3.9 km + 1.1 km	Waterhole Hut
Tourism\|alpine_hut	13.3 km + 910 m	Lutons Crutching Shed

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Selwyn Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  13°C
  Cloud clearing.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 4:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  2°C → 13°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of frost in the early morning. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  4°C → 14°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the morning, mainly in the east. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly during the day then tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  3°C → 13°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Patches of morning frost in the east. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower in the north, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the evening.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  0°C → 13°C
  Possible shower developing.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower developing.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  5°C → 12°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  5°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  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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