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Australian Capital Territory

Black Mountain Summit – Telstra Tower loop from Australian National Botanic Gardens

Hiking trails & Routes

Australian Capital Territory

Black Mountain Summit – Telstra Tower loop from Australian National Botanic Gardens

Easy

3

hikers

Black Mountain Summit – Telstra Tower loop from Australian National Botanic Gardens

01:44

5.19km

230m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Black Mountain Nature Reserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.24 km

Black Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

At around 812 metres above sea level, the summit of Black Mountain opens up to wide views across Canberra, including Lake Burley Griffin and the surrounding hills. The area is …

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2.47 km

Telstra Tower

Highlight • Monument

If you can stomach the entrance fee, the views form the top are just spectacular. They also have markings up there to tell you what you can see such as mountains etc...

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3.25 km

View of Lake Burley Griffin from Black Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

A disused lookout and picnic area on Black Mountain. It still has parking and picnic tables, but I couldn't see any rubbish bins.

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5.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

339 m

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

613 m

607 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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-5°C

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