Raeville to Locks Ruin to Bowman Park

Walking from Raeville to Bowman Park on the Heysen Trail.

What to expect

SATURDAY 10 September 2016

This walk follows dirt roads into the small town of Georgetown and beyond past Hiskeys Hut. The trail then follows undulating fencelines through Sams Hills.

SUNDAY 11 September 2016

An easy walk, predominantly along roads and road reserves, this section takes us through the town of Crystal Brook, then follows the Crystal Brook itself to historic Bowman Park.

Saturday night – BBQ at Gladstone Caravan Park. BYO meat, drinks, plates, cutlery, glass plus either a salad or dessert to share (one between 2 people will be sufficient).

THEME – The theme for Saturday night, 17 May, is anything that begins with “G”. Looking forward to see what you come up with.

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office to register for that day. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both walking days.

Walk leaders: Chris Allen
Alan Davis
Lucy Allen
Vicki Cahalan
Paul Cahalan
Registrations close: 2:00pm 8 September 2016

Cost

Adults: $16.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Dates

Saturday 10 September 2016 – Sunday 11 September 2016

Walk difficulty: End-to-End 8

These walks are for those wishing to walk some or all of the Heysen Trail. There are approximately sixty day walks involved, spread over six years. The southern walks, from Cape Jervis to Kapunda, are held on one Sunday per month during the walk season. Due to the greater travelling distances involved, from Kapunda northwards, the walk is held over a weekend.

These arrangements make it easy to walk the entire trail because the Friends of Heysen Trail work out many of the logistics.

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.

Refer to the End-to-End Walks page for more detailed information.

Walk details

Start time:
7.30 am sharp meeting time for 7.45 am bus departu

Finish time:
2.30pm approx

Walking from:
Raeville

Walking to:
Locks Ruin

Distance:
19.5 km approx

Hazards

Road walking. Some slippery bits along the fenceline through Sams Hills

Requirements

Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.

Experience

Trailwalker

Start time:
7.30 am sharp meeting time for 7.45 am bus departu

Finish time:
2.00pm approx

Walking from:
Locks Ruin

Walking to:
Bowman Park

Distance:
16 km

Hazards

Road walking. Road and railway crossings in Crystal Brook. Watch out for stray golf balls.

Requirements

Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.

Experience

Trailwalker

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Registration terms and conditions

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 https://heysentrail.asn.au/walking-the-heysen-trail/prepare-to-walk-the-trail/what-to-wear-and-bring/

In the event of hot weather, the decision to proceed with or cancel a walk is made by the Walk Leader(s), having regard to risk factors such as local weather conditions, trail accessibility, vehicle support, and the physical capabilities of walkers in the group. In some circumstances, the Walk Leader may decide to amend, modify or shorten a scheduled walk. If a single-day End-to-End walk is cancelled, walk fees will be refunded. Refunds do not apply to weekend-away walks and multi-day events.

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 https://heysentrail.asn.au/policies/cancellation-refund-policy/

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