Friends of the Heysen Trail

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2020-02-20, 2020-02-27 09:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-05 09:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-12 09:00 - 14:00, 2020-04-23 (Australia/Adelaide)
The Shed will be open this Thursday from 9.00 am to 2.00pm.

Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be an expert handy person.

If you can attend to help in one of our current projects, please register on-line or contact Colin Edwards.

It helps him plan jobs when he knows how many people to expect.

Belair night walk
2020-02-21 18:00 - 21:00
This is a twilight/night walk ( headlights will be needed ) utilising the multiple trails within the park.

However most tracks are well maintained in the park,making an ideal walk for beginners.

This 12.5km loop hike follows 4 marked trails through Belair National Park. Walk through forests, beside bush and forested creeks, picnic areas & playgrounds.

The date has been changed to February 21st due to a family commitment.

Our starting time is wholly dependent on the parks closing time which is 9pm

I haven’t located a restaurant in the area, however Hungry Jack’s is not far away for after we finish.

A suggestion that we take some snacks/ food with us has been made.

There are certainly plenty of spots to sit and enjoy them. I will check at the start of the walk and ensure we get time to eat.

Wild Dog Glen
2020-02-26 18:00 - 20:00
A walk into the hills above Mitcham.

Steep and challenging in parts

Marion Historic Village and Warriparinga
2020-03-04
This walk takes us through the backstreets of Marion following parts of the Village Heritage Trail. We will then walk to the Warriparinga Wetlands and return following the Sturt River.

Join us for dinner afterwards at the Marion Hotel.

Marino Lighthouse
2020-03-11
This walk will include quite a few hills and steps while we wander through parks, gullies and beaches.

The view from the light house is spectacular. The walk will be adjusted (i.e. flattened /shortened) depending on the temperature.

Be aware that there are brown snakes in this area so wear appropriate footwear.

The Seacliff Hotel is nearby for optional after dinner meal.

Summertown
2020-03-18
This loop walk initially wends its way through some of the backstreets of Summertown before joining the Heysen Trail for short a time then ventures into the northeastern part of Cleland Con. Park and finally back into Summertown for the return to the cars.

Semaphore - North Haven Beach Walk with Dogs
2020-03-22
A loop walk of approximately 10kms starting at 8.00am along the Beach and foreshore paths, from Semaphore to North Haven and return. If you have a well behaved and social dog please feel free to bring them along. Don’t forget they will need a leash, water and clean-up bags. There are public toilets available en-route and at the half way point we will stop for a morning tea and coffee at a kiosk or bring your own.

Please bring Sun protection and water.

West Lakes
2020-03-26 18:00 - 19:45
A pleasant walk around the southern section of the Lake. We’ll pass many renowned sites including the famous West Lakes rowing club, The Lakes Resort Hotel and the massive house once owned by Lleyton Hewitt. Hopefully the lotus flowers on The Duck Pond will be in full bloom.

Marion Coastal Walk
2020-04-01
This is a mid week morning walk to beat the heat of summer and to get some fitness in the legs now the E2E walks are approaching.

The Marion Coastal Walkway is located in the Marion Coast Park which extends 7.2 km from Marino in the north, to the Hallett Headland Reserve at Hallett Cove in the south.

Its environment is unique in the metropolitan area, with its rugged cliffs, small coves and a rocky coast.

It also features world famous geological formations at Hallett Cove, important sites of remnant coastal vegetation, and the significant cultural presence of the Tjilbruke Dreaming. Discover more in the Coastal Walkway brochure.

https://cdn.marion.sa.gov.au/sp/Coastal-Walks-Brochure.pdf?mtime=20180226123542

About 500 metres of this walk is closed at present according to council notices but there are diversions in place.

Walk will be about 12-14 km in length with coffees at the end – Will vary length depending on heat conditions.

Bridgewater to Mt Lofty
2020-04-02
This mostly uphill loop walk will go to Mt Lofty via Woodside scout camp, various trails in the botanical gardens ( bring your camera for those autumn colours),Crafers,plus Cleland reserve walking trails.
Leaving Bridgewater at 8.30am, this should give us plenty of time for viewing the autumn colours on our journey.
Lunch at the top of the mountain, followed by a steep descent at the back of the mountain, Woodside scout camp, before walking the Mt George trails back to Bridgewater.

This should see us finish at about 2.30pm

Willunga Basin Trail - Blue group
2020-04-04
This year we’ll have 2 groups walking the Willunga Basin Trail on the same day but on adjoining sections. The BLUE group and GREEN group will use the same bus to pick up and drop-off; hence the GREEN group will start 30-40 mins later than the BLUE group. Registration is separate for each group so walkers need to decide which group to join.

This first walk for the BLUE group is from Sellicks Hill to Moana Beach. Starting with some road verge and reserve, then a variety of cliff and beach as well as a section through Aldinga Scrub. Tides will dictate how much we are on the beach.

Please be aware of FOHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks

Willunga Basin Trail - Green Group
2020-04-04
This year we’ll have 2 groups walking the Willunga Basin Trail on the same day but on adjoining sections. The BLUE group and GREEN group will use the same bus to pick up and drop-off; hence the GREEN group will start 30-40 mins later than the BLUE group. Registration is separate for each group so walkers need to decide which group to join.

This first walk for the GREEN group is from Willunga to Sellicks Hill.

Commencing in Willunga we take a long slow climb along Delabole Road and Range Road toward Mt Terrible for some wonderful views across the wine region and basin. The descent will cover road reserve and country roads to finish at Sellicks Hill.

After the walk, for those that are interested, we will convene at the Victory Hotel at Sellicks Hill for drinks/coffee.

(South of) Mt Misery
2020-04-05
This extremely hard walk incorporates sections of the Montacute Conservation Park and the valleys and ridges south of the Kangaroo Creek reservoir and the Thomas Hill forest region.

Wonderful views over the Adelaide plains.

After the walk it may be possible to share coffee and cake or pizza at the Anderson Hill Winery.

This is a slightly less extreme version of the route described in ‘Push the Bush’

Belair
2020-04-05
A pleasant walk through Belair National Park ,we follow trails around the boundary of the South,East side of the park then come down the middle past the waterfall.Continuing on down to Echo tunnel then across the park back to cars .A few hills to conquer in the first half of the walk but nothing to sinister.

NOTE- Please be aware of the FOHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks .Details on webpage.

Mt Lofty Loop
2020-04-19

Mt Misery
2020-04-19

Blackwood Forest Reserve / Belair
2020-04-22
This is a mid week morning walk to beat the heat of summer and to help maintain some fitness in the legs during our walking season.

We will take a short stroll through back roads to Blackwood Forest reserve. The reserve is the site of the old Blackwood Experimental Orchard and details can be found on the following link:

http://www.communitywebs.org/friendsofblackwoodforest/history.php

From the reserve we will make our way up Turners Ave to a fire trail.

From here we climb up Olave Hill to join Olave Hill Road which will lead us into Belair National Park.

We will do a couple of loop walks exiting the park to follow Minno Creek back to Joan’s Pantry for coffees.

Walk will be about 12-14 km in length with coffees at the end – Will vary length depending on heat conditions.

Willunga Basin Trail - Blue Group
2020-04-25
This year we’ll have 2 groups walking the Willunga Basin Trail on the same day but on adjoining sections. The BLUE group and GREEN group will use the same bus to pick up and drop-off; hence the GREEN group will start 30-40 mins later than the BLUE group. Registration is separate for each group so walkers need to decide which group to join.

This walk for the BLUE group is from Moana Beach to Gate 20, Onkaparinga National Park.

Leaving the coast at Moana, then we take the rail wine trail to McLaren Vale followed by a long section of road/reserve to Onkaparinga.

Willunga Basin Trail - Green Group
2020-04-25
This year we’ll have 2 groups walking the Willunga Basin Trail on the same day but on adjoining sections. The BLUE group and GREEN group will use the same bus to pick up and drop-off; hence the GREEN group will start 30-40 mins later than the BLUE group. Registration is separate for each group so walkers need to decide which group to join.

This walk for the GREEN group is from Sellicks Hill to Moana Beach.

Starting with some road verge and reserve, then a variety of cliff and beach as well as a section through Aldinga Scrub. Tides will dictate how much we are on the beach.

After the walk, for those that are interested, we will convene at the Beach Hotel at Seaford for drinks/coffee.

Best of the Yorke
2020-04-26 - 2020-05-02
Coastal walking on the Yorke Peninsula. Limestone cliffs, granite outcrops, samphire beaches and colonial lighthouses.

Seven walks. Bus supported, leaving from Adelaide. Based at historic Pt Victoria and beautiful Marion Bay.

Book your own accommodation.

Self catering , except for Sunday 26th April where a fish and chip dinner will be provided.

The theme for the walk will be ‘Best In Show’ in honour of our Agricultural Peninsula.

Tuscany Loop
2020-05-01
Starting from Mt Lofty Summit we head down to Wine Shanty, up Pimpala and climb back to the Summit. Simple, straightforward walk.Maybe autumn leaves. Ideal if you are new to walking or returning from injury.

Yurrebilla Pt 1
2020-05-02
The first section sees walkers enter Belair NP for a few kms before crossing Sheoak Rd and heading for Brownhill Creek.Upon leaving Brownhill we climb up behind Carrick Hill and then Waite Campus for Spectacular views across Adelaide.The walk finishes with a couple of kms walking on Mt Barker Rd .We will be using a bus to get back to start of walk

Please be aware of FOHT weather Policies regarding cancellation of walks .

Mylor Aldgate Circuit
2020-05-03
Come along and walk some little known tracks around Aldgate Creek using the Bandicoot Trail and linking back roads to the Heysen Trail as it parallels the Strathalbyn Road and then traverses the Mylor Conservation Park.

Kersbrook
2020-05-03
This walk is in a section of Mount Crawford Forest referred to as “Old Kersbrook”. We will be walking mainly along wide open fire tracks through native forest and pine plantations. Along the way there will also be good views over the surrounding farm land. There are several hilly sections, but extra time has been allowed so each walker can climb these at their own pace. The walk will be approx. 10km with a stop for morning tea. Lunch can be at a location only a short walk back to the cars and will be optional.

To reach the meeting point there is a small section of gravel road.

Belair Boundary
2020-05-03

Belair
2020-05-07
This walk will be along the boundary adventure trails of Belair park.

It is at times a challenging walk with some major uphill and rough trails at times.

Distance will be between 12 and 14klms.
