The Fire Danger Season has finished in the Flinders and Mid North so the trail north of Tanunda is open. South of Tanunda the trail remains closed. Read more

The fire danger season for the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District (between Kings Beach (WSCW) and Tanunda in the Barossa Valley) has been extended by two weeks to 14 May. Read more

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TS Mt Lofty/Heysen loop – Autumn with a kick.

Sun 18 May 2025

10:15am - 1:00pm

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Walk name/location
TS Mt Lofty/Heysen loop – Autumn with a kick.
Walk grade
Trail Starter
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 but steep climb to the summit of Mt Lofty. This section of the walk is challenging as we climb St. Michael Hill.

The reward is a 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..

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.

Date
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time
10:15am - 1:00pm
Walk Leaders
Dom Henschke
Marlene Henschke
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Meeting Location

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

Details
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Map URL
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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $12.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $5.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Walk Specifics
Start time
10.15 am
End time
1.00 pm
Walking from
Car park in Mt Lofty Botanic Gdns.
Walking to
Loop walk
Distance
9 kms
Risks
Hazards

Steep climb up to Mt Lofty.

Requirements

Bring Rain Jacket, snacks, water and optional camera.

There is the option of buying coffee etc at at the Summit cafe, so bring money/card..

Experience

All walkers are welcome, but be prepared for the climb to Mt Lofty.

This is a Trailstarter, not a race - we will do it as a group.