Friends of the Heysen Trail

Bridgewater - Mt Lofty Summit
2018-08-19
A hike along the Heysen Trail – starting from the Bridgewater oval, the trail takes up past the iconic Bridgewater Inn and follows the old mill run to Cox Creek. After passing through the second of two tunnels the trail enters Mt George Conservation Park with it’s dense tall forest. After walking through Stirling Golf Course the trail passes the Scout’s Woodhouse Activity Centre, then follows quiet country lanes past Piccadilly houses, before ascending to the summit of Mt Lofty. After a break for refreshments at the summit we will return to Bridgewater.

Mylor to Cleland
2018-08-19
Although the most populous section of the trail,it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the parks and bushland of Bridgewater,Mt George C/P and Cleland.A few undulations towards the end of the walk will make you feel alive.

Shepherd Hill
2018-08-19
Walking along well made trails with great views of Adelaide. This involves some short hill climbs. We are mostly in Shephards Hill recreation park then a short scramble over the train line and up the hill to Wittunga Gardens. Here we can have morning tea while enjoying the Flora. Bring your snacks and a drink.

If you register and are unable to come on the day please advise me 0402 036 296.

Kapunda to Hamilton to Peters Hill
2018-08-25 - 2018-08-26
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.

On Saturday: A pleasant walk following back roads, tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower North.

On Sunday: This section of the Trail follows back roads and road reserves of open scrub land, before a short walk up Peters Hill, where walkers are rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower Mid North.

We will have a BBQ at the caravan park on the Saturday evening. Please bring your own meat, and a salad or sweet to share. If you would like to join in some fun, the self-appointed social committee suggest a low fuss theme for the weekend. As we are going to KAPunda, bring along a Krazy KAP (or not so crazy cap/hat) to wear at the BBQ.

Mount Hayfield
2018-08-26
This walk takes in sections of the Mount Hayfield forest including the pine and native forest areas. It provides some stunning views over Yankalilla and the coast around Normanville.

This is a very strenuous walk.

Scott Creek
2018-08-26
The walk starts on the Bandicoot Tk on the eastern side of Scott Creek C/P.Following fire tracks for most of the walk in and around beautiful native bushland.We have a few undulations but nothing to sinister

Lavender Trail Watervale to Spring Gully
2018-09-01
A great mixture of vineyards and bush land also including a stretch of the Reisling trail.

Passing through the old towns of Watervale and Penwortham first settled in 1847 & 1839 respectively. There may be an opportunity to explore some historic buildings along the way.

Spalding Rd to Chlorinator to Curnows Hut
2018-09-01 - 2018-09-02
NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both days.

Day 1 Saturday 1st September 2018 21kms

This is a very flat, but unique walk that follows the Freshwater intake channel for Bundaleer Reservoir, only leaving it for a few km to go through Spalding. Walkers will see some fascinating examples of engineering from the early 1900’s.

Day 2 Sunday 2nd September 2018 17kms

Passing Bundaleer Reservoir and the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek, the Trail joins the Bundaleer northern intake channel at the aqueduct. After leaving the channels at the weir it follows Never Never Creek past remnant Yacca forests and grazing land towards Bundaleer Forest.

Onkaparinga River National Park
2018-09-02
Walking along ridge tracks including Punchbowl Link and Nature Walk. Great views of the Onkaparinga Gorge and orchid spotting.

Mount Crawford
2018-09-02
20km loop around Mt Crawford Forest, including the climbs up Mt Crawford, Little Mt Crawford and to the fire tower on Tower Hill.

Pine and native forests, with as little road walking as we can manage.

Deep Creek - Aaron Creek circuit
2018-09-07
Explore the grassland and kangaroos with great views across to the Pages then traverse part of the Heysen Trail down to Eagle Waterhole and Aaron Creek. Some slippery surfaces and slight climb but not a hard walk.

Tugwell Rd to Inman Valley
2018-09-09
This section follows country roads, farm fencelines, forest trails and attractive road reserves. Native orchids, grass trees, abundant birdlife and classic Fleurieu farmland views make this a walk to remember. Take time out to explore the views from the Robinson Hill Camp Site.

Deep Creek
2018-09-09
A lovely walk taking in a section of the Heysen trail and the Deep Creek Circuit Hike.Following the Heysen from Tappanappa to Trigg Campground then onto the circuit trail,waterfalls coastal views and some heartstarting hills all make this a Crackin walk.

Barossa Goldfields
2018-09-09
We will visit the ruins of the historic Barossa Goldfields; thence a casual walk back to the start following the Lady Pearce Circuit Hike in the northern area of Parra Wirra Conservation Park.

Lunch at Tenafeate Wines on Gawler One tree Hill Road for those interested.

Belair
2018-09-12
A loop walk commencing from near the caravan park on Brown Hill Creek Road then through Mitcham General Cemetery prior to climbing through Randell Rark and out onto the streets of Belair for a short stint before moving into Belair National Park. From the railway station entrance to the park our time in Bslair will include a climb up Saddle Hill Track before wending our way back onto the Yurrebilla Trail and out of the Park for the descent down to Brown Hill Creek Road.

After a short time on Brown Hill Creek Road we will climb to the top of Brown Hill prior to descending back through McElligotts Reserve and onto the cars.

This walks offers 3 testing climbs so pleased be prepared.

Dutchmans Stern to Eyre Depot; Quorn to Dutchmans Stern
2018-09-15 - 2018-09-16
On Saturday…Dutchmans Stern to Eyre Depot…

This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything – undulating firetracks with spectacular views, a rocky gorge and a gibber strewn floodplain.

On Sunday … Quorn to Dutchmans Stern…

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.

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

Cleland to Montacute Heights
2018-09-16
A spectacular section of the trail passing through the native bushland of Cleland , Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks.A long tough day with plenty of undulations, making it one to remember.

Newland Hill
2018-09-16
The flora and the scenery on this walk are spectacular.

It is just about my favourite spring walk and I am always delighted by the chance to see some rare coastal heath in flower.

There are magnificant views so dont forget camera &/or binoculars. Bring rain, wind and sun protection as well as lunch, snacks and a minimum 1 litre of water.

This walk is about 13km but it is relatively flat and easy and it will include a morning tea stop and a lunch stop. Start time 9am sharp, finish approx 1.30pm.

It is an 1hr 40 minutes drive from Adelaide.

Brownhill Creek and Belair Loop
2018-09-16
This loop hike traverses the Brownhill Creek valley, through and beyond Brownhill Creek Recreation Park, up the Yurrebilla Trail and into Belair National Park. We then join the Waterfall Hike, which takes us past the picturesque rock escarpments of the park’s upper waterfall, then onto fire tracks adjacent to Queens Jubilee Drive to rejoin the Yurrebilla Trail near the lower end of the park. Passing the Belair Railway Station, we follow a short section of local roads and then walking paths in Randell Park, returning to Brownhill Creek via the Mitcham Cemetery.

Peters Hill to Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap
2018-09-22 - 2018-09-23
ON SATURDAY-A pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmlands to the southern end of the Tothill Range taking in the town of Marrabel and its memorial to the famous buckjumper “Curio”. A stop at the cemetery on the way into Marrabel provides an insight into the hardship of life for the early pioneers of the area.

ON SUNDAY-After a climb through Gerkie Gap to the eastern side of the range this walk hugs the side of the range before climbing back over the range just north of Smith Hill. From here the walk continues northward through open scrubland on the western flank of the range.

DINNER on SATURDAY Night will be at the Riverton Hotel at 6.00 for 6.30pm. Order and Pay on the night. Please respond to the question so that numbers can be advised

The THEME for the walk is anything starting with the LETTER “R”.

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.

Cobbler Creek
2018-09-23
A short but very sweet trailstarter that has it’s challenges….

The walk meanders first down into Cobbler Creek Recreation Park from Green Valley Road through classic Mallee Box grassy woodlands. Then we wander along Cobbler Creek before climbing and then exploring up and down through some of the remote parts of the park.Lots of bird life and lizards so bring your camera. After a leisurely morning tea at Teakles Ruins we wander downhill again. Those that are interested may want to explore the Flood Mitigation Dam or the Stormwater water system before climbing up through the Mallee Box woodlands to our cars.

Sanderston Trail
2018-09-23
Opened in 2016 this trail is quite different to most other walks.Situated on the Mallee side of the Adelaide Hills walkers are rewarded with rolling green hills,Spectacular views in all directions and some of the best dry stone walls in the state.The trail itself is only 5kms long,from there we will walk along quiet backroads for approx another 4kms before turning around and returning to enjoy the splendour of the Sanderston again.

Tailem Bend - River Bend Heritage Walk
2018-09-30
An interesting 26km circuit between Tailem Bend and Wellington along the Murray River – mostly flat but long day. Allow up to 8 hours as we will use ferries to cross river and time to explore as we traverse heritage areas and conservation reserves.

After a ferry crossing the morning section is a long walk on the levee bank adjacent to the river and farmland – this is an exposed section so challenging if the weather is inclement. After a second ferry crossing we enter an arboretum and conservation reserves that will take us through sandy tracks, flowering scrubland and up along cliffs.

Tothill Ranges
2018-09-30
Bushland Conservation P/L will host this walk on their property in the Tothill Ranges. Subject to the weather and other factors, the walk will most likely take place in woodland to the south of Webb Gap. A unique opportunity, not only to enjoy springtime on near-pristine land, but also to appreciate a company that has pioneered private nature conservation in this State.

For further information about this company, their web site is: http://www.bushlandconservation.org.au/

If you are interested in a preliminary Tothills walk on Sat 29, please contact Lyndon on 0423072925.

Walk Leader Training night
2018-10-02
Ever thought you may like to lead walks with the FOHT,well here,s your chance.In a low key evening you,’ll get to see what goes on ,on and off the trail as we run through the basics of becoming a leader.

Lavender Trail Spring Gully CP to Clare
2018-10-06
Through Spring Gully CP and along remote back roads of the Clare Valley.

Lovely views of open farmland, native bush and great views of vineyards and quaint farm buildings.

Curnows Hut to Raeville to Locks Ruin
2018-10-06 - 2018-10-07
NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both days.

Day 1 Saturday 6th October 2018 20kms

This is a diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with spectacular panoramic views.

Day 2 Sunday 7th October 2018 19kms

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

Jenkins Scrub
2018-10-07
A slightly circular walk covering Native Forest Reserve and pine forest giving walkers a opportunity to see a bright spring wildflowers, orchids and also small birds. Walkers will be encouraged to wander and enjoy this walk which starts at Jenkins Scrub then along the South Para River near Mount Crawfords pines for morning tea. After which we return to Jenkins Scrub to follow the circuit back to the Jenkins Scrub Trailhead.

Kuitpo
2018-10-07
18km saunter around the pine plantations and native forests of Kuitpo.

Morialta Cons. Park
2018-10-10
A challenging walk in and around Morialta Conservation Park that includes two possibly three testing climbs(including Chapmans Track) and a somewhat difficult descent down Centre Track. An ideal walk for the end of the season.
