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Australian Capital Territory

Scrivener Dam – Lake Burley Griffin loop from Mount Stromlo Observatory

Mountain biking trails

Australian Capital Territory

Scrivener Dam – Lake Burley Griffin loop from Mount Stromlo Observatory

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12

riders

Scrivener Dam – Lake Burley Griffin loop from Mount Stromlo Observatory

01:37

27.9km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.7 km for 168 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

5.84 km

Molonglo River Equestrian and Cycle Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful river crossing and lunch spot.

Tip by

2

7.17 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

9.14 km

View of Lake Burley Griffin and the Telstra Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent bike path / cycleway connecting the south of Canberra to the city. Busy in the morning and evening and on weekends. Try it Friday morning in autumn ad winter for the hot air balloon launches!

Tip by

4

11.3 km

Lake Burley Griffin

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Nice bike paths around the lake.

Tip by

B

27.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

2.50 km

925 m

473 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

2.18 km

1.40 km

645 m

274 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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