N exit from Tidbinbilla Mountain

Tuesday 12 May 2026: Short ‘n’ Brutal at TNR, Trigs and Nature Reserves #2 * – M/M. The middle section of the Mindjagarri Track Network. Very steep climb up to Snowy Corner. A bag of Tidbinbilla Mountain. Visit Tidbinbilla Peak. Return via the Banguu Track. Around 10km and 800vm, 6 hours. Early start.

Summary

From Garmin Connect (recorded on Garmin H1i+ handheld) – Distance: 9.7km | Climb: 850vm | Time: 3:09 moving + 2:38 of stops = 5:47 | Grading: M/M; M(10).

Photographs

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Track Map

Here’s where we went:

Track Short ‘n’ Brutal

Trip Report

I last did Short ‘n’ Brutal on 17 Nov 25.

Short ‘n’ Brutal is the middle section of the Mindjagari Track Network at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

A well-nigh perfect walk! One companion so my dear wife did not fret so much, Damian was happy to walk ahead and wait for me at various regrouping spots, I walked at my own slow pace and took it all in.

Lyrebird Track

24mins to do the 1.2km on the Lyrebird Trail to get to the bottom of the spur pad.

Then the ‘brutal’ climb up the Snowy Corner Trail. It took me 1:15 to do the 1.5km up to the new seat, the track rising 425vm. I was ready for a sit down.

A great seat with a grand view

A few more metres to the Snowy Corner Decision Time.

Decision Time – top of Snowy Corner Track

A bit of relief from climbing as the track flattens and passes through two open areas. The final climb to Tidbinbilla Mountain skirts a lovely little cliff-ette.

Small cliff to round

A heap of pale rocks and a track marker identify the top of the eastern approach to Tidbinbilla Mountain.

E marker approach to Tidbinbilla Mountain

360 degree views from the top.

 

Corin Dam is prominent.

Corin Dam from Tidbinbilla Mountain

Another track marker points the way down to the north.

N exit from Tidbinbilla Mountain

The crest of the Range is in view, to the next objective and beyond.

Tidbinbilla Peak from Tidbinbilla Mountain

Once down from the rocky top, the track passes through an area that continues to delight me and draw me back.

Snowgum woodland NNE of Tidbinbilla Mountain

Our next regroup was at the Pimple turnoff.

Decision Time – Pimple turnoff

From here, the track follows the crest over a few gentle bumps and rocky areas.

W side of Tidbinbilla Peak

The third Decision Time is just south of Tidbinbilla Peak.

Decision Time – just S of Tidbinbilla Peak

We popped up to Tidbinbilla Peak for smoko/brunch.

Burnt out trig at Tidbinbilla Peak

And for the views.

The Pimple from Tidbinbilla Peak

We left at midday and headed for home. Uneventful.

Fungi beside the Banggu Track

The Banggu Track descent and Camelback FT to the car was 3.6km in 1:30.

A very pleasant hike. Trust you enjoyed it as much as I did, Damian.

The AllTrails map is here, where you can pan and zoom.

Party

2 walkers – Damian S, me.