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Scrivener Dam – Canberra National Arboretum loop from Farrer

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Australian Capital Territory

Scrivener Dam – Canberra National Arboretum loop from Farrer

Easy

24

riders

Scrivener Dam – Canberra National Arboretum loop from Farrer

01:27

31.9km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

9.67 km

The Farm Entrance

Highlight • Structure

2

11.3 km

Scrivener Dam

Highlight • Monument

Scrivener Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Molonglo River, completed in 1963, and is responsible for creating Lake Burley Griffin as a recreational and ornamental body of water. …

Tip by

3

12.1 km

View of Scrivener Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

13.0 km

National Rock Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

13.8 km

Canberra National Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

Particularly nice riding at sunrise or sunset.

Tip by

6

16.3 km

Winding Descent from the Summit

Highlight • Trail

Great spot for hill training with fun climbs and descents both sides of the summit.

Tip by

B

31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

4.10 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

5.74 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 24 October

26°C

15°C

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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