Willunga Basin Trail - Green Group
2020-05-16
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 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.

After the walk, for those that are interested, we will convene at the Swell Brewing Co. Taphouse & Brewery 168 Olivers Rd McLaren Vale for drinks/coffee to dissect the walk and discuss “that hill”.

Crafers - Brownhill Creek
2020-05-17
A walk mostly on roads.

Using parts of the George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail and the Yurrebilla Trail we decend from Crafers into Brownhill Creek via Belair National Park … and than climb all the way out again via a more direct route

Anstey Hill
2020-05-23

Cobbler Creek
2020-05-24
We will combine two walks in the park: the Babbler Loop in the southern section and Porosa Hike in the northern region.

Blackwood Forest Reserve
2020-05-27
This is a mid week morning walk 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.

Warren CP - Mt Crawford
2020-05-30
As of 19 March 2020, this walk is cancelled. A shame, because I haven’t walked Warren Conservation Park before, but reasonable in light of the current events. Stay safe everyone.

Onkaparinga Gorge
2020-05-31
A walk in the eastern section of Onkaparinga River National Park, combining several trails to create a longer walk of around 3 hours. (individual walkers can exit earlier if needed)

The terrain has a few up and downs of moderate intensity as we wind our way around the rim of the river gorge. We will be stopping for a morning tea break during the walk.

Bring lunch and a chair if you feel like having a chat and lunch in a bush setting after the walk.

915am for 930 am start.

Stirling to Cleland, Mt Lofty loop.
2020-06-14 08:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
This approximately 17klm loop walk will start in Stirling then via Crafters, Cleland reserves, Mt Lofty summit ( morning tea), Botanic gardens, then via Woodhouse scout camp (lunch), back to Stirling.

Tappanappa-Boat Harbour Hike
2020-06-20
An interesting roam along the less traversed eastern boundary of Deep Creek down to Boat Harbour beach, then following a section of the Heysen Trail to Tapanappa and return through the park. Exploratory walk of some 16-18km as not all is marked trail.

Black Hill with Five Peaks
2020-06-21 08:00 - 15:00
This walk is ideal for walkers in need of a bit of a challenge and to develop techniques for rough tracks, steep inclines and declines. Walking poles and boots with good ankle support are recommended. You will be rewarded with some lovely views over Adelaide, wildflowers and maybe some wildlife. The walk is only about 18kms but will provide a good workout. Bring morning tea and lunch to eat on the trail.

We visit both Blackhill and Morialta Conservation Parks.

Kaiser Stuhl
2020-06-27 09:15 - 12:30
Nestled amongst the Barossa Ranges, Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park is visited by Heysen Trail walkers and includes several other trails.

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

Our moderate grade walk will will follow the Stringybark & Wallowa tracks and a small section of the Heysen Trail. It passes 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.

Kuitpo Forest
2020-06-28
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 is a mixture of forest, native vegetation and farmland. A gentle walk with no major hills.

PLEASE NOTE Due to the recent rainfall some sections may be slippery and you will most likely get wet boots walking through several water ways.

Black Hill
2020-07-02
A short trail walker though with steep climbs and descents. Commencing around the foothills to Ambers Gully, up the Yurrebilla Trail to Black Hill summit then descending back to the cars.

We will stop for morning tea and be finished by midday.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2020-07-02 09:00 - 13:00
The Shed will be open this Thursday from 9.00 am to 1.00pm.

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.

Summertown/Cleland
2020-07-04
A circular walk using tracks, lanes and country roads as we walk from Summertown, passing through Uraidla then into the Piccadilly valley before climbing into the Cleland Conservation Park and returning to the start. There is many nice country views along the way.

City parklands Loop
2020-07-05
This is a flat walk, no hills however there is a bit of distance 13-14klms.

We will walk Adelaide’s beautiful parklands, visiting West Tce cemetery also Veal Gardens on South Tce, a tranquil garden with lovely water features.

Then the East Tce massive gum tree walkway, then via the Botanical Gardens onto the River Torrens Trail.

Mt Crawford
2020-07-05
A loop walk with steep climbs over Mt Crawford and Little Mt Crawford rewarding with excellent views. Then onto tracks through forest areas including a platform walk.

Mack Creek
2020-07-05 09:00 - 13:00
A lovely walk taking in sections of Old Kersbrook Forest and the Blue Gum and Mack Creek tracks of Para Wirra Conservation Park.

The walk follows a range of trails – including well made fire tracks, shared trails and a narrower, more secluded track along Mack Creek.

The terrain is reasonably flat although there is a gentle descent into and ascent out of the creek. We will walk through blue gums and later box and pink gum forests.

Chambers Gully
2020-07-08 08:30 - 11:30
A pleasant walk without too many climbs.

Depending on the track conditions on the day we will do a Chambers Gully -Bartrill Spur & Long Ridge tracks loop.

If it isn’t too windy, our morning tea break will be at the Long Ridge Lookout.

Keep your eyes out to see koalas, wallabies, cockatoos.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2020-07-09 09:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-23 09:00 - 14:00
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.

Rocky Creek Hut Loop Walk
2020-07-11
This walk starts and finishes in the northern part of the Kuitpo Forest Reserve near Rocky Creek Hut. The walk meanders through pine & eucalyptus forests along fire tracks and narrow scrub trails.

Note: members must not attend if unwell and this means ANY little sniffle, cough etc. See Risks – Hazards & Requirements below for details

Onkaparinga NP
2020-07-12
A Trail Starter in length, but with uneven, rocky, slippery and undulating tracks.

A circular walk in a small area of the Onkaparinga National Park passing through areas of native bush, including pink gum and grey box woodland. We may see orchids, kangaroos, birds and echidna diggings. {If really lucky an echidna}. As we make our way along some sections of the ridge top there is fabulous views of the gorge.

Chambers Gully - Mt Lofty
2020-07-15
A gorgeous walk away from the main Waterfall Gully to Lofty track.

Immerse yourself in wildlife and eucalypts.

The intention is to have lunch at the Mt Lofty summit, before returning back down the hill.

Gilbertson Gully
2020-07-15
We will wander up pretty Gilbertson Gully to O’Halloran Hill Recreation park then explore several trails in the park. Note: O’Halloran Hill is a hill so the walk up will be rewarded with views.

Meet 920am for 930am start (later start to avoid morning traffic) walk approx 2.5hr.

Bring snack, water, hand sanitiser and rain jacket.

Microcarpa/ Waterfall Belair National Park
2020-07-19
The walk starts by walking around Playford Lake and we can do some turtle and duck spotting along the way. Then we walk through one of the most diverse and best-preserved woodland areas remaining in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Grey box woodland (Eucalyptus microcarpa) is an endangered ecosystem. Once common across Adelaide, clearing has reduced it to remnants in the Adelaide Hills. We continue on the waterfall loop through Echo Tunnel to the picturesque rock escarpments of the Upper and Lower Waterfalls which is the most challenging trail in the park.Hopefully the falls will be running.

Bring plenty of water, morning tea, a torch/ head lamp (or at least a fully charged mobile phone to use as a torch) for the tunnel.

Note: members must not attend if unwell and this means ANY little sniffle, cough etc. See Risks – Hazards & Requirements below for details

Beaumont and Cleland via Botanic Gardens
2020-07-19 08:00 - 16:00
This walk is ideal for walkers who need to get a few kms into their legs. It is about 26kms and includes a few hills and rough tracks to improve your stamina and walking techniques. Walking poles and boots with good ankle support are recommended. It takes in part of the Pioneers Womens Trail, Mt. Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland Recreation Park. The up hills are out of the way by lunchtime leaving a gentle stroll back to the cars after that.
We will probably make Cleland Wildlife Reserve in time for lunch and a coffee (if you feel inclined).

Marion Coastal Walk
2020-07-22
This is a mid week morning walk to help maintain some fitness.

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 2km of this walk is still currently closed but a bypass is in place.

Walk will be about 12-14 km in length

Aldinga Scrub
2020-07-26
A flat loop walk around Aldinga Scrub then along the beach for a stunning view of the southern coastal range and into The Washpool. The full walk is approx 12 km and but if the weather is not suited to walking along the beach it will be a few kilometres shorter.

Meet 820am for 830am start. Walk approx 3hours.

Bring snack, water, hand sanitiser and rain jacket.
