Major temporary reroute of Heysen Trail near Georgetown – Mapsheet 5A
A temporary reroute has been established affecting sections 34 to 36 east of Georgetown. The walk sections affected are: Section…
Category: Trail Status (Open/Close)
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Bio Security alert – Be aware of the potential dangers of Foot & Mouth Disease
With the increasing risk of F&MD being introduced to Australia, it is essential that walkers take precautions to combat the potential spread of this and other soil borne diseases. Walkers are asked to clean footwear and equipment to eliminate the chance of spreading disease.
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Reminder of a change to the Heysen Trail in the former Bundaleer Forest.
A recent change to the Heysen Trail in the former Bundaleer Forest means the original route between Curnows Hut and New Campbell Hill has been reinstated. Please note that this change was omitted from an article in the upcoming August edition of the Trailwalker magazine.
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The Heysen Trail is open for through walkers and camping … BUT the Cudlee Creek fire has caused a problem…
A section of the trail is affected by fire-related closures and some other special arrangements apply. Check these details before you walk …
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Cudlee Creek fire damages the Heysen Trail and other popular walking areas in the Adelaide Hills.
Heysen Trail to be re-routed around the Cudlee Creek fireground, including Grandpas campsite. Forestry SA has closed the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve, which includes Thomas Hill and Mount Misery to the public for safety reasons.
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Heysen Trail reroute around Sampson Flat fireground removed.
The reroute of the Heysen Trail between Chain of Ponds and Kersbrook due to the Sampson Flat fire has finally been removed.
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Storms damage some sections of the Heysen Trail
Storms have damaged some sections of the Heysen Trail. Walkers are urged to take care and report any damage to the Friend's office.
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Heysen Trail returns to Wirrabara Forest & Sampson Flat Fireground
The Heysen Trail has been restored and re-marked to the original route through Wirrabara Forest. This removes the 44km temporary re-route, however there are two small re-routes. Down south, the Heysen Trail has been re-marked through the Sampson Flat fireground, with a temporary re-route in place from Chain of Ponds to Kersbook.
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Heysen Trail through Wirrabara Forest to Re-Open
The Heysen Trail through Wirrabara Forest will re-open on its original alignment. We are currently undertaking re-marking works and will advise hikers when the original trail alignment is available for walking.
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Major Re-Route of Heysen Trail around Bangor Bushfire
A major re-route of the Heysen Trail is in place around Wirrabara Forest, the site of the January/February 2014 Bangor…