Cooper Fire Trail – canberra.bike

Denman Prospect and Stromlo West

Hut at the end of the ANU Ionospheric Trail, Mount Stromlo Forest, Western Canberra

A gravel ride from Denman Prospect shops, to Stromlo Forest and across its western slopes. The route winds its way over hills and across creeks, with uninterrupted views of the Murrumbidgee Valley and the Brindabella Range. The ride is 25.7km, a 500m rise, hilly, and with no locked gates. A mountain bike is recommended.

West of Stromlo: ride on the far side

The Mount Stromlo Observatory (MSO), Mount Stromlo Forest, Western Canberra

Riding on the west slopes of Mount Stromlo along a serpentine route with views of the Brindabella Ranges.

Mount Stromlo west and National Arboretum

National Arboretum, looking towards Whitlam

Riding from Belconnen via the Arboretum to Mount Stromlo and over the top to the west side to complete a loop along Coopers Fire Trail. A photo essay of the route.