canberra

This one has been on my list for a little while -- a nice 10km loop around the bottom of Urambi Hill. I did it as an out and back, although there is a loop option if you cross the bridge that was my turn around point. For the loop option cross the bridge, run a couple of hundred meters to the left and then cross the river again at the ford. Expect to get your feet wet if you choose that option! Not particularly shady, but nice terrain. There is more vertical ascent than I expected, but it wasn't crazy. I haven't posted pictures of this run because it was super foggy when I did it so the pictures are just of white mist. [kml: 20190609-1]

The Tuggeranong Stone wall is a 140 year old boundary between to former stations. Its also a nice downhill start to a trail run. This loop involves starting at the Hyperdome, following the wall down, and the continuing along to Pine Island before returning. Partially shaded, and with facilities at the Hyperdome and Pine Island. 6km, and 68m vertically. [kml: 20190427-1]

This wasn't the run I'd planned for this day, but here we are. This runs along the Centenary Trail between Kambah Pool and Lake Tuggeranong. Partially shaded, but also on the quite side of the ridge line where you can't tell that you're near the city. Don't take the tempting river ford, there is a bridge a little further downstream! 14.11km and 296 vertical ascent. Be careful of mountain bikers on this popular piece of single track. You're allowed to run here, but some cyclists don't leave much time to notice other track users. [kml: 20190511-1]

This one is probably a little bit less useful to others, as the loop includes a bit more of the suburb than is normal. That said, you could turn this into a suburb avoiding loop quite easily. A nice 11.88km run with a hill climb at the end. A total ascent of 119 metres. There isn't much shade along the run, but there is some in patches. There are bathrooms at Point Hut and Pine Island. Be careful of mountain bikers on this popular piece of single track. You're allowed to run here, but some cyclists don't leave much time to notice other track users. [kml: 20190220-1]