CANCELLED: Mount Lofty Circuit

This event has been cancelled (Covid 19).

What to expect

This is a lovely walk on well marked tracks of the Lofty Ranges. We will circle Mt Lofty starting on Dashwood Drive then up Chambers Gully and Greenhill to the Pimpala track where we will go around behind Mt Lofty to see a little “Tuscony” then on up to have a coffee at the top. Either bring your own or we can go into the cafe. Then all the up hills are done and we will go on down Chinamans hut track to Eagle on The Hill and down the pioneer womens track and the old bullocky track to our cars. It will be approx 5 hours,could be a little longer (depending how well we go up!!) bring snacks and a lunch if you wish there are lovely spots to stop and enjoy the hills. If you register and cant come on the day please call me 0402 036 296. we will leave at 8am sharp.

Walk leader: Helen Morgante
Registrations close: 2:00pm 31 July 2020

Cost

Adults: $10.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Walk details

Date:
Sunday 2 August 2020

Start time:
0800

Walking from:
loop walk

Walking to:
loop walk

Distance:
approx 20km

Walk difficulty: Trail Walker

These walks are reasonably demanding and for walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain. They have a walking time of about 5 to 6 hours and will require a high degree of physical fitness. These walks generally occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

Hazards

loose gravel trails and we cross a main road.

Requirements

bring water and snacks and money if you wish to buy coffee at Lofty

Experience

there are some strenuous up hills and it is a long walk

Registration terms and conditions

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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.

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