Woolshed Flat to Quorn to Dutchmans Stern

Walking from Woolshed Flat to Dutchmans Stern on the Heysen Trail.

What to expect

Saturday 7th October 2017

A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Pichi Richi Pass. After descending into the pass again, the Trail follows the historic Pichi Richi railway line, passing the remnants of deserted sidings and settlements.

Sunday 8th October 2017

This section of the trail passes the outskirts of Quorn before climbing gradually towards The Dutchmans Stern. Taking a detour off of the Heysen Trail to walk the 6 km Dutchmans Stern loop will provide a memorable highlight.

THEME: SUMMER, SURF AND SAND

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. THE BUS ON SATURDAY MORNING AND NIGHT IS ESSENTIAL

Walk leaders: Chris Allen
Alan Davis
Lucy Allen
Vicki Cahalan
Paul Cahalan
Registrations close: 2:00pm 5 October 2017

Cost

Adults: $16.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Dates

Saturday 7 October 2017 – Sunday 8 October 2017

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:
7.15am departure from Quorn – 8.15am Approx start

Finish time:
2.30pm

Walking from:
Woolshed

Walking to:
Quorn

Distance:
14km

Hazards

Quorn – Port Augusta main road crossings .

Requirements

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

Experience

Trailwalker

Start time:
7.15am departure from Quorn – 8.15am Approx start

Finish time:
3.00pm

Walking from:
Dutchmans Stern

Walking to:
Quorn

Distance:
16km

Hazards

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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