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Mt Lofty / Heysen Loop

Name: Mt Lofty / Heysen Loop
Start: 2021-06-13T10:00:00+09:30
End: 2021-06-13T13:30:00+09:30

Sun 13 Jun 2021

10:00am - 1:30pm

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Walk name/location

Mt Lofty / Heysen Loop

Walk grade

Description

A loop walk on the Heysen Trail taking in the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens, the winding fire tracks of Cleland Conservation Park.

From our meeting point we walk north west on the main Heysen Trail route towards Mt Lofty.

We then take the relatively short, steep climb to the summit of Mt Lofty. This section of the walk is a bit challenging as we climb St. Michael Hill.

The reward is an morning tea at the Mount Lofty Summit cafe as we admire panoramic views over Piccadilly Valley and Adelaide City. BYO morning tea or pick up a coffee at the cafe.

We then take the Heysen Trail alternative route to the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden upper car park. After meandering through the garden, enjoy its tranquillity, and return to the cars.

Date

Sunday 13 June 2021

Time

10:00am - 1:30pm

Walk Leaders

Marlene Henschke
Dom Henschke

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Meeting Location

Meeting location details will be provided after you have registered for this event.

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Event Fees

Event fee: AUD $10.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards: Accepted

Walk Specifics

Start time: 10.15am
End time: 1.30 pm
Walking from: Meeting point
Walking to: Loop walk ascending Mt Lofty on the Heysen Trail and returning to start, using the Botanic Gardens alternative route.
Distance: 9 kms

Risks

Hazards: Steep climb up to Mt Lofty.
Requirements: Bring Rain Jacket, snacks, water and optional camera.
We will be using a number stiles, so please bring hand sanitiser.
Bring money/card if you wish to purchase morning tea at Summit cafe.
Experience: All walkers welcome, but be prepared for the climb to Mt Lofty.
This is a Trailstarter, not a race.

Walk grade: Trail Starter

The aim of these walks is to introduce people to bushwalking, for those who are not regular walkers and those who have not walked in a group previously or who want a shorter walk. TrailStarter walks are usually close to Adelaide, have a walk time of about 3 to 4 hours and will generally be not too physically demanding. Anyone undertaking these walks may have only a modest degree of physical fitness. These walks generally occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

Appropriate Clothing

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

View details of appropriate clothing at heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

Hot Weather Policy

If the forecast temperature for Adelaide is equal or higher than 32C, walks are cancelled. For simplicity, this can be determined the night prior to the walk from the 7.00 pm ABC News Adelaide weather forecast, based upon the Bureau of Meteorology’s routine 4pm forecast.

Your Walk Leader will send an email to all walkers advising the walk is cancelled. We suggest you check your emails before leaving to join the walk. Even if the forecast temperature is later revised, the walk remains cancelled. In such a case walk fees will be refunded.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to participate in the walk, please cancel your registration as soon as possible using the Manage Walk Registrations facility on your Account page.

Alternatively you can notify the office by 2.15pm on the last business day before the walk. Walk leaders do not have access to messages left on the answering machine after this time. If your Walk Leader has provided their mobile phone number you may be able to contact them prior to the walk (subject to phone service availability).

View the full details of our Cancellation & Refund Policy at heysentrail.asn.au/cancellations

Delivery Policy

Memberships, walk and event registrations and Golden Boots passes are tickets. If you purchase a Golden Boots pass details of your pass purchase will be recorded. If the Golden Boots pass has expired when you register for walk events, you will be prompted to purchase another pass.

View full details of our Shipping & Delivery Policy at heysentrail.asn.au/shipping

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