The Friends of the Heysen Trail are saddened by the passing of our highly esteemed past President Jamie Sheppard on 27 December, 2016. Jamie was active in all facets of the walking community, and a most generous host of social functions for the members. Jamie will be remembered as a true gentleman and friend to all who knew him, and he will be very sadly missed in the wider community.
The End to End Maintenance program is a major project to upgrade the Heysen Trail.
Friends of the Heysen Trail win an award at Walking SA Awards Presentation night
Storms have damaged some sections of the Heysen Trail. Walkers are urged to take care and report any damage to the Friend's office.
Recent heavy rains and flood damage in the Adelaide Hills have closed several roads and popular walking trails including the Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty track.
The Friends of the Heysen Trail report the death of Honorary Member Jim Crinion.
From August to October, walkers in South Australia need to be careful of dangers posed by bees. You may find bee hives around canola and other flowers. Avoid walking close to the hives. View our tips for hiking near bees.
Friends of the Heysen Trail ambassador, Ron Kandelaars, was interviewed today by Ian Henshke on 891 ABC Adelaide. Listen to the 10 minute interview.
Much of the Heysen Trail infrastructure is now 30 years old. The Friends Trail Development Committee have plans for many upgrades to both the trail and walker facilities. We are seeking volunteers to get these projects moving, both in the field and at our Cobbler Creek shed.
We welcome Ron Kandelaars as our new Friends of the Heysen Trail Ambassador. At the recent Walk for the Heysen event President Robert welcomed Ron into the role, and presented him with an Ambassador certificate. We all welcome Ron into the Friends family.
The temporary re-route put in place following the January 2013 Bundaleer Forest fire has been removed, and the Heysen Trail…
Please join us for the Warren Bonython Heysen Trail Foundation’s inaugural fundraising event. 2016 Walk for the Heysen, Sunday 22 May 2016 from 9.30 am, Fromm’s Farm, Mount Road, Mount Crawford.
