Some of the best views in Canberra... a good wee road loop up and around the hill, and a whole network of wee bits of singletrack scattered around. Just go exploring, it's pretty hard to get lost there.

Mark Devan

October 26, 2025

Gravel riding

The National Arboretum in Canberra has beautiful cycling tracks that run across the whole place. It’s perfect for mountain or gravel bikes. The natural scenery combined with the zen of flowing tracks and change in elevation means you could simply ride forever.

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View of Telstra Tower – Scrivener Dam loop from Deakin

46.0km

02:05

330m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Scrivener Dam – National Carillon loop from Viking Park

106km

04:38

780m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Scrivener Dam – View of Telstra Tower loop from Phillip Avenue

50km

02:22

390m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Elevation 600 m

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Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Canberra National Arboretum

#1.

View of Telstra Tower – Scrivener Dam loop from Deakin

#2.

Scrivener Dam – National Carillon loop from Viking Park

#3.

Scrivener Dam – View of Telstra Tower loop from Phillip Avenue

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