Nugget Rd to Mt Crawford
2019-06-16
This section of the trail combines several sections of MtCrawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren C/P and Little Mt Crawford to provide a picturesque and diverse walk .

Kersbrook
2019-06-16
This walk is in a section of Mount Crawford Forest referred to as “Old Kersbook Locality”. We will be walking on wide open fire tracks through native forest and pine plantations and also along the edge of the forest where there is good views over surrounding farmland. Parts of this area were burnt in the Sampson Flat fires of 2015 and you will see the rejuvenation of the trees.

A trail walker with undulating terrain.

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

Linear Park, Athelstone
2019-06-16
A pleasant ramble on the Linear Park Trail, walking on both sides of the Torrens, much of the walk off the paved trail.

Greenhill Loop
2019-06-19
A loop walk up from Langman Reserve, Burnside through the quiet Greenhill Recreation Park and urban streets of Greenhill, before descending into Chambers Gully and a meander around some of the trails on the northern side of Cleland Con. Park prior to returning along the Waterfall Gully Road Walking Trail and some quiet suburban streets of Burnside to the Reserve.

It is a walk of ups and downs, some steep & some not so steep. The section in Greenhill Rec. Park offers panoramic views over Adelaide.

Come prepared to do some climbs.

Please remember we will only stop for morning tea as we will finish before lunch.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-06-20
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.

Willunga Basin Trail
2019-06-22
We continue to stage 3 exploring the new Willunga Basin Trail – yet to be marked – 120km loop around the basin south of Adelaide.

Today the walk leaves from Onkaparinga National Park, winding its way through Hardy’s Scrub, then travels some road reserves with a swoop across Gemtree Winery wetlands before a few quiet back roads take us into Willunga. Terrain is relatively flat with an occasional undulation.

Distance approx. 21 km 6 hours.

Newikie Creek to Dares Hill Summit Rd And Hallett to EE George Quarry
2019-06-22 - 2019-06-23
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 registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

SATURDAY 22nd June

This section passes through Caroona Creek Conservation Park and Tourilie Gorge, which is one of the lesser known gems of the Trail. Part of the walk through the gorge will be along the ruins of an old bullock track. Look out for the old retaining walls and the hand dug rock cutting(an ideal location for a group photo).

It should be noted this is probably the most remote section of the trail south of the Flinders Ranges.

SUNDAY 23rd June

A gently undulating walk largely along rural back roads and road reserves through the surrounding farmlands.

A pleasant and unique walk.

Dinner on Saturday evening will be at the Burra Hotel from 6.30pm.This will be a celebratory dinner for completing half the trail so lets all share the moment and toast the accomplishment.

The theme for the evening will be “Half & Half” so be imaginative.

Three Parks Panorama, Ashbourne
2019-06-23
We meander through the walking trails of Cox Scrub Conservation Park to the Finniss River. Then its a long, steady trudge up Cole Crossing Road and on to Mount Magnificent Conservation Park. If the weather is good and the legs willing, we will have lunch on the summit. Then we head back down and then through the Finniss Conservation Park and along some back roads to Cox Scrub C.P. for more walking trails back to the car park.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - CANCELLED WORKING ON THE Trail
2019-06-27
The Shed will not be be open this Thursday. The Friends are installing a new cabin at Black Jack, north of Burra.

Mt Crawford to Pewsey Vale
2019-06-30
A climb over Mt Crawford followed by more forest walking and another climb over Wirra Wirra peaks gets this walk off to a flyer.Due to recent re-routes the day is finished off with walking along back rds and a rd reserve.Still,not a walk to be missed.

Mack Creek
2019-06-30
Circular walk through a valley of magnificent Red River Gums. Following Mack Creek and a meandering bush track.

Could have some challenges for new walkers… inclines and that it is a circular walk.

Mount Misery
2019-06-30
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’

Dashwood Gully to Mylor
2019-06-30
A picturesque walk through gently undulating farmland, the northern blocks of Kuitpo Pine Forest and through the historic Jupiter Creek Goldfields.

Cobbler Creek Shed
2019-07-04, 2019-07-11
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek.

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

Please register so we can anticipate numbers and plan jobs.

Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass
2019-07-06 - 2019-07-07
Day 1: Melrose to Alligator Gorge Road 26kms

This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section of the Tail that starts with the ascent of Mt Remarkable, and continues through Mt Remarkable National Park before emerging on Alligator Gorge Road.

Day 2: Alligator Gorge Road to Horrocks Pass 15kms

The trail initially leads over Lavender Peak to picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there, tracks, back roads and a busy highway take walkers to the memorial to explorer John Horrocks.

*If you would like to register to walk one day only, please contact the FOTH office to register*

Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
2019-07-06 - 2019-07-14
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn

Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa

Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek

Tues July 9 Rest day – travel to Hawker

Wed July 10 Calabrinda Creek to Jarvis Hill

Thur July 11 Jarvis Hill to Leigh Creek Rd

Fri July 12 Leigh Creek Rd to Mt Little Station

Sat July 13 Mt Little Station to Red Range to Moralana Drive

Sun July 14 Return to Adelaide

NOTE – If you wish to walk on some days, please contact the FOHT office to register for that day’s walk. For day walkers, there is a daily walk/bus fee of $60

The online registration system will only allow you to register for all days and pay the full fee – so please ring the office to get the lower rate and so the walk leader knows which day you need the bus.

Kuitpo Forest
2019-07-07
The walk commences from the oldest timber plantation in the Mount Lofty Ranges, planted in 1898, and meanders through a very small section of Kuitpo Forest. Walking mainly on open tracks the landscape will be a mixture of forest, native vegetation and farmland.

Tapanappa to Balquidder
2019-07-07
A picturesque section highlighting the diversity of the Heysen Trail. Photo opportunities abound, and you might even spot a whale.

This walk starts with spectacular views to Tunkalilla Beach followed by a picturesque walk through dense bushland before a steep descent to Boat Harbor Beach. The very testing 4km walk along Tunkalilla Beach is followed by a very steep climb up to Balquidder which makes it a unique and very memorable section of the Heysen Trail.

Montacute Conservation Park
2019-07-07
This circular walk through the rugged hills of Montacute Conservation Park is challenging, but rewarding with excellent views.

Tungkillo Loop
2019-07-14
A walk along quiet country backroads open farmland and a section of the Lavender Trail.Featuring rock formations from the beginning of time, Majestic gum trees and panoramic views of The Adelaide hills backcountry.A pleasant little walk on a trail less travelled.

Anstey's Hill
2019-07-14
This walk will explore the more remote eastern section of Anstey Hill RP before visiting the Newman’s Nursery historic site; thence the old silver mine site with views over the Adelaide Plains.

Brownhill / Belair
2019-07-17
A loop walk starting from near the caravan park on Brown Hill Creek Road then into Mitcham then through the cemetery, crossing old Belair Rd prior to climbing through Randell Park and out into the streets of Belair for a short stint before moving into Belair National Park. From the railway station entrance to park the walk will pass by Old Government House and onto the climb up Saddle Hill Track before wending its way onto the Yurrebilla Trail and exiting the Park for the zig zag descent to Brown Hill Creek Road.

After a stretch along Brown Hill Creek Road there will be a steep climb to the top of Brown Hill prior to descending back through McElligotts Reserve and down to the cars.

The walk includes 3 testing climbs so please be prepared.

Please remember the only stop during the walk will be for morning tea as the walk will finish prior to lunch.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-07-18, 2019-07-25

Pewsey Vale to Tanunda
2019-07-21
A long but easier section of the trail that runs through the Northern section of Mt Crawford forests and the native bushland of Kaiser Stuhl C/P with it’s unusual rock formations.Panoramic vistas over the Barossa Valley and Lower North are a highlight

Sea to Summit
2019-07-21
This iconic Adelaide walk winds its way from the coast through urban landscapes, a series of recreation parks, even passing a Buddhist stupa to the highest point in the Ranges overlooking the city.

Mylor to Cleland
2019-07-21
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 Conservation Park, Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland Conservation Park.

Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park
2019-07-21
Nestled amongst the Barossa Ranges, Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park is visited by Heysen Trail walkers and includes several other trails.

The park rewards walkers with panoramic views, fascinating rock formations and a range of native plants and animals.

Our moderate grade walk will pass through a variety of landscapes including creeks, rocky outcrops, areas of low forest, scrub and open grassland. It will include panoramic views across the ranges to the Barossa Valley.

Willunga Basin Trail
2019-07-27
Stage 4 in our exploration along the new Willunga Basin Trail – yet to be marked – 120km loop around the basin south of Adelaide.

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.

Distance approx. 18 kms 6 hours

Usual requirements to bring water, snacks and lunch.
