Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek
2018-10-21
After some initial road walking the trail makes a very long and steep descent to 6th creek then climbs through Montacute CP and again to Thomas Hill.The final part of the walk takes us along Holland CK Rd and its specky private gardens.

Horsnell Gully
2018-10-21
An up and down walk in the Horsnell Gully Cons. Park and surrounds. There will be a number of steep ascents & descents throughout the walk.

Carrick Hill Meander
2018-10-21
A meander around lower Carrick Hill. A relaxing walk to look for wildflowers and take in the amazing views. On our way back we will walk around the perimeter of the formal gardens and grounds of Carrick Hill Estate and possibly ponder on times gone by.

Join me afterwards for a coffee at Carrick Hill House. This is optional and is also dependent on whether they have large functions on the day.

Bring your water, morning tea and camera.

The Friend's Shed - Cobbler Creek Conservation Park
2018-10-25, 2018-11-01
We need help at the Shed.

Our shed is not just a ‘Men’s Shed’. We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Tidying up the shed,

â€¢ Cutting up timber suitable for making stiles,

â€¢ Preparing steel mesh for the Mt Crawford stair project.

Webb Gap to Burra Rd to Worlds End
2018-10-27 - 2018-10-28
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.

SATURDAY 27 October

The trail once again crosses over the Tothill Range and back providing expansive views across the surrounding farmlands and Apoinga Lagoon. A sharp climb after Huppatz Hut and an at times tricky descent back to Burra Road provides a fore taste of things to come in future walks.

SUNDAY 28th October

A short walk across paddocks to the Morgan-Whyalla pipeline is followed by an interesting walk through an area of the Halleluja Hills before reaching Worlds End Road. Once off this road we finish near the Burra Gorge campground.

Both these walk are quite delightful and provide a fitting finale to this seasons walking.

The theme for our dinner on Saturday night is Halloween.

Mt Barker Summit
2018-10-28
From Laratinga Wetlands on Mount Barker Creek our ultimate destination is the summit of Mount Barker. On a clear day views can be had toward the Lower Lakes of the Murray River and west over the Onkaparinga Valley to Mount Lofty. Walking will be on the verge of some minor country roads until we reach the Conservation Reserve which provides a trail through open woodland. The understorey has a sparse layer of native shrubs amongst which are a variety of wild flowers.

Sturt Gorge and Craigburn Farm
2018-10-28
A long and at times challenging loop walk. Some steep up and down hills, and a little rock climbing. We will walk along the River Trail, up to the top of the Sturt River Flood Control Dam. From there, we will continue through to the Craigburn Farm Lake. a nice spot to stop. We cross Murray’s Hill Road at Coromandel Valley, and see the impressive old stone bridge here. We continue along the Wattle and Lomandra Trails, back to our starting point. Walking poles are a definite advantage. Not recommended if you have knee troubles. Please contact the leader on 0421 177 822 on the day if you can’t make it.

Brownhill Creek
2018-11-07
An easy walk to begin the “Twilight” season. About 6-8km – about 1.5 hours – from Mitcham Reserve into Brownhill Creek and return through the hilly streets of Mitcham and Torrens Park.

Myponga to Mt Compass
2018-11-11
After a short road walk, the trail enters the small but picturesque Yulte Conservation Park. After emerging from the bushland, the trail crosses open farmland continuing along Lawless Rd (and the Myponga Pistol Club firing range), and gradually climbing to Mt Cone, which offers distant views over Victor Harbor to the South.

Port Adelaide Three Bridges Walk
2018-11-14
Walk the three bridges of Port Adelaide, Thomas Currie “Diver” Derrick, VC, DCM Bridge, the newest, the Birkenhead Bridge, the oldest and the Jervois Bridge, the ugliest and experience the Port from the quayside. We pass the lighthouse, the City of Adelaide, clipper ship, Hart’s Mill and other sites around the port.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day at Cobbler Creek
2018-11-15
We need help at the Shed.

Our shed is not just a ‘Men’s Shed’. We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber suitable for making stiles,

â€¢ Preliminary work on our newly acquired hut in preparation for installation,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

Summertown
2018-11-21
A comfortable walk around the back streets of Summertown at the top of Greenhill Road,a short stint on the Heysen trail and a brief time along the northeastern edge of Cleland Con. Park.

There are couple of short climbs during the walk but nothing to hard.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2018-11-22, 2018-11-29, 2018-12-06
We have another Shed day planned and we need your help.

We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber suitable for making stiles,

â€¢ Preliminary work on our newly acquired hut in preparation for installation,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

Barcoo Inlet / Patawalonga
2018-11-28
Coastal fringe with dinner at the Adelaide yacht squadron

Xmas Bash
2018-12-02
Come and Rock and Roll to foot-tapping band “Raunchy Sugar” at the green surroundings of Karka Pavilion in Belair National Park, Upper Sturt Road, Belair. https://goo.gl/maps/nguzMrCm8uM2

Sunday 2 December, midday to 4.30pm $20 per person

Park entry fees are waived for attending members. Please mention at the entry gate at Belair National Park that you are attending a Friends of Heysen Trail function at Karka Pavilion, you will then be directed to the venue.

Befores, BBQ and artisan bread will be provided.

Bring a Salad or Dessert to share, bring chair or rug, glass, plates & cutlery.

Bring your partner/spouse and family.

BYO Wine, beer or soft drinks.

No refunds!

O'Halloran Hill
2018-12-05
Explore tracks through the O’Halloran Hill Conservation Park before it is “renovated” into the recently proclaimed Glenthorne National Park. A few undulations giving views across the city and coast; plenty of birds but perhaps more weeds than wildlflowers. Wandering for approx 5-6kms up to 2 hours.

Anstey's Hill
2018-12-12
An evening walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreation Park pathways including the original Newman’s Nursery ruins.

Be on the look out for the local wildlife.

There are a couple of hills during the walk, including Torture Hill, but nothing too hard.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2018-12-13
We have our last Shed day for the year and again we need your help.

We need helpers to keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber suitable for making stiles,

â€¢ Painting our newly acquired hut in preparation for installation,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

West Beach
2018-12-19
Come along and enjoy a twilight walk along the West Beach seafront and River Torrens Linear Trail. Distance is approx. 6.0kms. Optional meal after the walk at The Henley Beach Hotel.

Chambers Gully
2019-01-02
We will enjoy the cool sanctuary of Chambers Gully as we follow the track fringed with ferns. Cockatoos, butterflies, koalas and bandicoots love this gully. A fairly steep climb takes us up around SugarLoaf hill, which provides splendid views of the city and coast.

The ground is quite uneven so wear sturdy walking boots, and bring your poles if you want.

Join us for a meal afterwards at Cascada Cafe – 540 Glynburn Road, Burnside. This is optional.

Botanic Park
2019-01-09
Join in a gentle stroll through the Botanic Gardens (before the gates close), Botanic Park and around the Torrens Lake (including the footbridge at the oval). Optional dinner at the Hackney Hotel afterwards.

Walk will be mostly on sealed paths, so boots and poles definitely not required.

Mitcham
2019-01-16
Join us for an evening stroll along Brownhill Creek and through surrounding areas. Hopefully spotting some wildlife along the way. Optional meal at the Edinburgh Hotel after the walk

*****Due to the possibility of very hot weather, we will either shorten the walk or cancel. Please watch this space!

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-01-17
This is our first Shed day for the year.

We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail. If you can’t make it for the whole day, any contribution is welcome.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber,

â€¢ Installing internal fittings on our newly acquired hut,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Cancelled, no walkers
2019-01-23

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cancelled
2019-01-24
We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail. If you can’t make it for the whole day, any contribution is welcome.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber,

â€¢ Installing internal fittings on our newly acquired hut,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

Wild Dog Glen
2019-01-30
A walk into the hills above Mitcham.

Steep and challenging in parts

The Friend's Shed Maintenance Day- Cobbler Creek
2019-01-31
