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E2E17 Dares Hill Summit Rd – Hallet – Nth Booborowie Rd

Sat 11 to Sun 12 Jul 2026

Registrations open 7:00am Tuesday 23 June, 2026

Details

Walk name/location
E2E17 Dares Hill Summit Rd – Hallet – Nth Booborowie Rd
Walk grade
End-to-End 17
Description

Saturday 11th July:  Dares Hill Summit Rd to Hallet     20km

The Trail takes you past the historic Mount Bryan East School before you begin the climb up Mount Bryan, the highest point of the Mount Lofty Ranges. From the summit you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Mid North before you descend through grazing and farming land towards Hallett, once a railhead for the local farming community.

Sunday 12th July:  Hallet to North Booborowie   19 km

This section is an enjoyable gently undulating walk mainly along rural back roads and road reserves, with seasonally changing hues of the surrounding farmland.

 

NOTE - If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Start
Saturday 11 July 2026
End
Sunday 12 July 2026
Walk Leaders
Chris Young
Glenn Chambers
Heather Thompson
Paul Frost
Peter Nation
Tammy Main
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Mapsheet

Mapsheet 4B, Caroona Creek Conservation Park to Hallett

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Meeting Location

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Details
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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $24.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $10.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $50.00
Meal details

‘details to come’

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
830am - commence walking
End time
3:30-4pm approx.
Walking from
Dares Hill Summit Rd
Walking to
Hallet
Distance
20km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Road walking & crossings, keep to right hand side or as directed by leaders. May need to through tall grass/crops. Sections of the trail can be very slippery where wet. Snakes, insects and other critters that could bite & sting.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, walking poles, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc, as per the forecasted weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:- band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications including an action plan, and anything else you think you might need.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Experience

The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8:30am - commence walking
End time
3-3:30pm approx.
Walking from
Hallet
Walking to
North Booborowie
Distance
19km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Road walking & crossings, keep to right hand side or as directed by leaders. May need to through tall grass/crops. Sections of the trail can be very slippery where wet. Snakes, insects and other critters that could bite & sting.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, walking poles, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc, as per the forecasted weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:- band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications including an action plan, and anything else you think you might need.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Experience

The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

Nearby Campsites and Accommodation Options

This list is generic and is derived from the Walk Selector for this walk section. Your walk leader may be suggesting a different or specific town or accommodation option to be based at.

In This Section

On or within 2 km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Hallett Railway Station

  2. Hallett

  3. Old Mt Bryan East School

  4. Whistling Trig Tank

  5. The Carriage on Alfred

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Spalding

  2. Spalding Hotel

  3. Spalding Oval