Trek to square rock

I was told if I wanted a gentler walk albeit longer, I should try the walk to Square Rock. Naturally I went to visit my go to girl of bush hiking in Canberra and read her post.

I’m going to assume you know how to get to Corin forest, in case you don’t there is a map on their website and yes you can giggle at the directions past the “New Suburb of Gordon”

Continue past the complex until you see a sign

There is a small dirt car park just off the road.

The trail is clearly marked and is 9km don’t worry it will not take you four hours, I was there and back in a little over two.

The trail is pretty easy going with a couple of step staired sections but they don’t last long.

About half way up there is a large grassland, it can be a little bit swampy but seems that TAMS have done a great job with the trail some sections even raised slightly above the ground. Notice the grates and wooden walkways above.

Stepping stones across the grassland

Further along you will see a trail marker pointing to Smokers Trail, this is a MUCH LONGER walk which I will attempt as my fitness improves.

Continue walking it really is pretty easy and you'll be making great time, you could take the small detour and have a look down the Orroral Valley, but folk I speak to say just continue on the the goal. I hate to say don't do stuff if I can't tell you that I personally don't think its great, I'll take a bullet for you soon to be sure (I also have another mission out there so it fits in)

This is NOT Square Rock even though I can see why you'd think so, I did and I assume  it would be weird to continue other wise.

I love it when I see these signs they really say ALMOST THERE PREPARE FOR AWESOME

I think the Views tell you everything you need to know.

I loved the trip even though I thought I was going to get caught in a storm and will definitely be going out a lot more.

UPDATE: I went out with my son again today 17th April 2013 and left this ...

I hope some folk sign in to help me know if Tara has changed more than just my, behaviour when it comes to walking..

Square Rock, a set on Flickr.