A very pleasant 13 kms walk from Hindmarsh Drive, through Mt Mugga Nature Reserve, along the spine of Isaac Pines then through the Wanniassa Hill Nature Reserve to Fadden. All part of the Centenary Trail.
We met on the corner of Mugga Lane and Hindmarsh Drive.
An enthusiastic group, a little surprised by the 19o temperature after many weeks of oppressive heat.
We set off on the well-marked track. Very dry and brown after such a dry summer - the hottest in Canberra's history.
Almost from the start excellent views. This is to the west looking over Woden Valley to the Brindabellas.
To the north looking over Central Canberra.
Mt Mugga Nature Park
A bit of a diversion as we travel cross country, having missed the Mt Mugga summit.
Across a plain used for horse agistment and equestrian training.
Walking towards the suburb of Isaacs along a walkway.
Isaac Ridge through pine forests.
Mt Sheaffe Trig (793m)
Mt Mugga gravel quarry
Discussing signposts and best way to exit Isaac Pines reserve
Not much wildlife in the pine forest, apart from a few magpies...and this realistic kookaburra adorning a local garden.
Walking out of Isaacs Pines Reserve to Long Gully Road.
Under an underpass to link to Wanniassa Nature Reserve.
Kangaroos grazing.
Only another 3 kms to the suburb of Fadden where we'd left cars for the return journey.
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