Friends of the Heysen Trail

Kaiser Stuhl
2020-06-27 09:15 - 12:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
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.

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.

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.

Stirling to Cleland, Mt Lofty loop.
2020-06-14 08:30 - 14:30
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anstey Hill
2020-05-23

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

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”.

Willunga Basin Trail - Blue 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.

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.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2020-05-14, 2020-05-07, 2020-04-23
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.

Marion Coastal Walk
2020-05-13
This is a mid week morning walk. Now your in to your E2E walks help maintain your fitness between walks.

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 closed as of 14/11/2019 but has diversions in place. Next council update about this closure is expected late November, early December

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

Summertown/Cleland Conservation Park
2020-05-10
A circular walk using tracks,lanes and country roads as we walk from Summertown, into Uraildla then through the Piccadilly valley before climbing into the Cleland Conservation Park and returning to the start.

Depending on the weather conditions the area will hopefully be a mass of autumn colours

Anstey Hill
2020-05-10
A loop walk taking in some of the historical sites of the Anstey Hill Recreation Park.

The walk will be undulating with periods of challenges and views of the city.

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.

Belair Boundary
2020-05-03

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mt Misery
2020-04-19
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’

Mt Lofty Loop
2020-04-19
