Friends of the Heysen Trail

Broadview to Woolshed Flat to Quorn
2023-08-12 - 2023-08-13
This is a multi day walk. If you wish to only walk on one day, please contact the office once registrations open.

Saturday: Broadview to Woolshed Flat – This section of the trail climbs through grazing land and natural scrub to Mount Brown, where walkers are provided with spectacular views of the northern Spencer Gulf from the viewing tower. A pretty single file descent leads down to Waukarie Creek and a classic Flinders Ranges creek walk

Sunday: Woolshed Flat to Quorn – A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Pichi Richi Pass. After descending into the pass again, the Trail follows the historic Pichi Richi railway line, passing the remnants of deserted sidings and settlements

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Accommodation: Quorn

Mt Little Station/ Parachilna Gorge
2023-08-12 - 2023-08-20
For our last week on the trail having commenced our journey on Sunday 21st May 2017 ,we will finally finish at Parachilna Gorge Trailhead on Saturday 19th August 2023.Not the usual 6yrs but 7 due to Covid throwing a spanner in the works.

Expect another wonderful week of walking commencing where we left off in June at Mt Little Station. Heading along creek lines past Red Range campsite onto a long though relatively comfortable walk to the finish at Moralana Drive . From there through Black Gap to the climb up and over Bridle Gap and into Wilpena Pound. On the following days we will pass through Bunyeroo,Trezona and Aroona all of which are significant geological and historical sites. Many undulations will be encountered along the way before crossing the final stile at Parachilna Gorge where we will celebrate with some well deserved drinks and group photos.

GROUP GET TOGETHER AT 4:30PM AT SHELTER NEAR SWIMMING POOL AT CAMPGROUND. SAT 12TH AUG .MEET & GREET NEW WALKERS AND DISCUSS WEEK AHEAD.BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES IF YOU PLEASE

GROUP DINNER ON SAT NIGHT 19TH AUG 7PM AT THE WOOLSHED RESTAURANT [3 COURSE ] DRESS- Neat Casual

6 DAYS OF WALKING WITH A REST DAY ON THE WEDNESDAY, PLEASE BE AWARE THE REST DAY MAY CHANGE IF WEATHER CONDITIONS BECOME UNFAVOURABLE.

ROUGH,ROCKY,UNEVEN,SLIPPERY,MUDDY TRACKS,OLD FENCING,CREEK LINE SCRAMBLES,EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS { HOT & COLD}ARE ALL THINGS THAT MIGHT BE EXPERIENCED ON THIS WEEK OF WALKING.

PLEASE BRING A BOOT BAG AND SPARE SHOES TO GET CHANGED INTO AT END OF DAY IF WET WEATHER SETS IN. THIS WILL ENSURE THE BUS DOESN’T FILL UP WITH MUD. THIS CAN BE LEFT UNDER THE BUS .

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING ,APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING,PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT,MORN TEA,LUNCH ,SNACKS,ELECTROLYTES,MIN 2-3LTRS WATER. ”’ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAINCOAT”’

THIS IS A MULTI DAY WALK.REGISTRATION REQUIRES PAYMENT OF THE FULL BUS FEE. ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED. ACCOMMODATION MUST BE BASED AT RAWNSLEY PARK .

Those registering are invited to travel up on the bus at no extra cost, from Adelaide to Rawnsley Park and return to Adelaide. If you intend to travel on the bus please ADVISE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION when registering.

The bus is able to take 20 passengers and their luggage. Those travelling on the bus are asked to pack all clothing, food etc into suitcases eskies cardboard boxes or plastic containers .To ensure that luggage can be stacked on top of each other without fear of it being squashed.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE YOUR OWN VEHICLE TO THE BASE AT RAWNSLEY PARK YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL EVENT/BUS FEE. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO OTHER FEE OPTIONS FOR THIS EVENT.

An EARLY REGISTRATION LINK will be sent out to regular E2E12 walkers on Mon 26th June 2 weeks prior to this event opening up to the general public on 10/07/23

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Kersbrook
2023-08-13
Come along for a walk along the Anderson Loop through the Bennett’s Forest, which is part of the Mount Crawford Forestry area. We will walk through areas of commercial pine forest and native scrub with good views across the landscape from the elevated spots along the way. As this walk is challenging in places, some bushwalking experience and fitness is recommended. Note: if travelling from Adelaide to the meeting location via the SE freeway then Balhannah, Oakbank, Woodside, etc allow extra time for road works on Onkaparinga Valley Road.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Cobbler to Tappanappa - E2E17
2023-08-13
Although relatively short, this section of the trail offers spectacular scenery as you walk along narrow single file tracks through the dense native scrub. Several steep and slippery sections over rocks are present as you frequently make your way down to, and up from gullies and creeks and past a waterfall within Deep Creek National Park.

Fitness: The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin

Willunga Basin Trail - Onkaparinga NP to Willunga
2023-08-13
The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the beautiful Willunga Basin for 130km – taking walkers through a diverse landscape of bushland, forests, vineyards, almond groves, parks and beaches.

Walk the trail over 6 walks or walk any of the individual sections.

WALK 5: Today the 21km walk leaves from Onkaparinga River National Park, winding its way through beautiful Hardy’s Scrub, then travels some road reserves with a swoop across the interesting Gemtree Winery wetlands before a few quiet back roads take us into Willunga.

Bring sufficient water for the day, morning tea and lunch.

Please be aware of FOHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks. This walk will use a bus to take us to the start of the walk and please note you need to pay for the bus whether you are using it or not.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Beaumont/Lofty/Cleland
2023-08-13 08:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
This walk is ideal for walkers who need to test their endurance. It has similar distance and altitude characteristics to the Heysen Trail walk from Melrose to Alligator Gorge Road. It is about 26kms and includes hills and rough tracks to improve your stamina and walking techniques. It covers part of the Pioneer Womens Trail, Mt. Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland National Park. The climbs are out of the way by lunchtime, leaving a gentle stroll back to the cars after that.

Walking poles and boots with good ankle support are recommended.

We will arrive at Cleland Wildlife Park in time for a late lunch and coffee.

The walk commences at 8am from Brock Reserve on Dashwood Road, Beaumont and should finish by 16:00.

Contact me on the day on 0400320943 if necessary.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

FOHT Council Meeting
2023-08-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-09-20 17:30 - 19:30
Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting

The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome to attend – if interested please register so our Secretary is aware to expect extra people.

Mt Crawford
2023-08-19
A long walk incorporating North Warren reservoir, Little Mt Crawford and the Warren Conservation Park. There a few steep climbs, some excellent views and a variety of interesting walking trails to offer.

This walk is approx. 28.5 kms. – For experienced trail walkers only

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Black Hill Training
2023-08-19 08:00 - 13:00
This walk is ideal for walkers in need of a bit of a challenge and to practice 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 and the wildflowers should be starting to bloom.

The walk is only about 13 kms. Ideally, you will learn some new tracks that you can include in your personal training plan.

The meeting place is at the end of Addison Avenue, Athelstone at the park entry. It commences at 8am and should finish by 1:00 so bring morning tea.

Contact me on the day on 0400320943 if necessary.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Crafers/Mt Lofty Gdns/Crafers
2023-08-20
This lovely 10k walk will take us via the Cleland park reserves, to the Heysen trail.
We will follow the trail down into the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens.
Stopping at the Heritage rose garden, before finding a spot to enjoy a rest, coffee or snack.
We will then climb out of the gardens via the Rhododendron Gully, before dropping down back into Crafers.
Here my intention is to visit Jimmy’s pizza restaurant, for a social chat with a coffee.
Please indicate if you are joining us for that coffee, the app says meal, but coffee is the intention.
BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Morialta Conservation Park Walk
2023-08-24
A reasonably challenging figure of eight walk in Morialta Cons. Park that treads on some of the less frequented sections of the Park as well as spending some time on the Heysen Trail within the park. There will be a number of testing climbs throughout the walk though nothing “gut-busting” and a few tricky, rocky and potentially slippery descents. Recommend using walking poles.

There will be a short break for morning tea and a longer one for lunch.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

EE15 Walks 21 & 22 - Hamilton to Peter's Hill to Gerkie Gap
2023-08-26 - 2023-08-27
Saturdays Walk Details: Hamilton to Peters Hill 16km

This section of the Trail follows backroads and road reserves of open scrubland, before a short up Peters Hill, where walkers are rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower Mid North

Sundays Walk Details: Peters Hill to Gerkie Gap 18km

A pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmland to the southern end of Tothill Range, taking in the town of Marrabel and its memorial to the famous buckjumper ‘Curio’.

Fitness: The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

Biosecurity Measures – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

End to End Minus 2 Kyeema-Inman Valley (Wk8.5)
2023-08-26 - 2023-08-28
This is our penultimate “Week” of walking south.
Day 1 Starting where we left off, in the Kyeema Conservation Park, we climb Mount Magnificent and if we are lucky we may hear the dulcet tones of the shrieking Cameron. It’s then a descent into the Finniss Conservation Park, hoping to keep our feet dry as we cross the ford at the Finniss River, past the closed Finniss Campsite and then on through the bracken to the old dairy factory at Mt Compass.
Day 2 From the old dairy factory we have a bit of a trudge along Woodcone Road, before we head off to Mount Cone, via an initial steep descent, then a steep climb to a long a ridge line that on a fine day should give us fantastic views. It’s then down to Lawless Lane and cross the Hindmarsh Tiers Road, finally transiting the lovely Yulte Conservation Park and reaching our vehicles, at Myponga.
Day 3 Our final day of Week 8.5 starts with some road walking to get into another beautiful conservation park, Myponga CP, which in true form has some ups and downs and creek crossings, before emerging at Moon Hill. It’s then a descent over Sugarloaf and into the Inman Valley.
The THEME of the Week is “Magnificent”, so make of that what you will.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Dashwood Gully/ Mylor
2023-08-27
This is a picturesque walk through gently undulating farmland, the northern blocks of Kuitpo Pine Forest and through the historic Jupiter Creek Goldfields.

Fitness -The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Sea to Summit
2023-08-27
This iconic Adelaide walk winds its way from the coast through urban landscapes, a series of recreation parks & reserves, even passing a Buddhist stupa to the highest point in the Ranges with rewarding views overlooking the city.

This is a long day and a demanding walk. A reasonable walking pace is required for the whole day. If you are unsure of walking this distance or haven’t been walking plenty of hills, best not to start here.

A bus will be used to ferry us back to cars at end of day.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU USE HAND SANITIZER PRIOR TO BOARDING AND WEAR A FACE MASK THROUGHOUT THE BUS TRIP

To participate in this walk, you need to pay for the bus whether you’re using it or not.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Mack Creek
2023-08-27 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.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Dom's walk report system test event
2023-08-29
EVENT IS A SYSTEM TEST ONLY.

KATHY IS CHECKING WALK REPORT SETTINGS

Spalding Rd to Bundaleer Reservoir and EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd with End to End 14
2023-09-02 - 2023-09-03
Saturday Spalding Rd to Chlorinator – 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 1900s.

Sunday EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd – Most of this section is spent walking south, initially along the crest of Brown Hill Range, following the remnants of an old 1840s stone wall (the longest in SA). It is quite an undulating walk, with little shelter from the elements, however the views make up for any discomfort. The last 5-6 km follow rural back roads to the main Spalding to Burra road.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Measday
2023-09-05
A tougher than normal trail starter setting off from Measday Lookout, staying in the southeastern part of Cleland. Before returning there will 3 clinbs(1 long,1 steep & testing and a final gentler ascent). There will also be 2 steep tricky descents on rocky terrain to test everyone.

There will be a short break for morning tea to replenish everyones energy reserves.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Quorn to Dutchman's Stern to Eyre Depot
2023-09-09 - 2023-09-10
This is a multi day walk. If you only wish to walk on one day, please contact the office once registrations open.

Note: this walk will not be run in the usual order

Saturday: Dutchman’s 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

Sunday: Quorn to Dutchman’s 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.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Accommodation: Quorn

Theme: Rock

Sturt River Gorge
2023-09-10
This chalenging one way walk, follows 12 – 13klms of the ruggedly beautiful Sturt Gorge, parks & river.
Should the river be high
( We will not walk the river if we deem it to be unsafe)
there are many trails to use up high.
Please note,
We will be using public transport to the start of our walk.
Then on completion of our walk, we will again, after a coffee, use public transport back to our vehicles.
So bring your seniors card or a valid ticket .
This is a at times a difficult 12 – 13klm one way, Gorge parks & river walk, with at least 6 – 7 river crossings, also including a visit to the top of the Sturt river dam .

There some rough to very rough tracks plus steep descents in places.
So hiking poles are definitely recommended and will definitely assist you.
Also a dry pair of socks/shoes in your pack, as you most likely will get wet feet.

The coffee shop at Flinder has excellent coffee and snacks and that’s where our walk will finish.
Please indicate if you will join us for coffee’s and a social chat.
The link says meals, but the intention is coffee .

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Tapanappa to Balquhidder - E2E17
2023-09-10
A picturesque section highlighting some diversity of the Heysen Trail. You will walk along a section of road, through native bushland, onto and along a rocky beach shoreline, lush farmland, and a reasonable long stretch of sandy beach before finishing with a notable hill. Photo opportunities abound along this section.

Fitness: The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin

Willunga Basin Trail - Willunga to Sellicks Hill
2023-09-10
The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the beautiful Willunga Basin for 130km – taking walkers through a diverse landscape of bushland, forests, vineyards, almond groves, parks and beaches.

Walk the trail over 6 walks or walk any of the individual sections.

WALK 6: Commencing this 19km walk 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. More beautiful ocean views on the descent and finishing at Sellicks Hill. We can celebrate with a drink at the Victory Hotel.

Bring sufficient water for the day, morning tea and lunch.

Please be aware of FOHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks. This walk will use a bus to take us to the start of the walk and please note that you need to pay for the bus whether you are using it or not.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Mylor/ Cleland
2023-09-17
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 into Cleland National Park.

But we are now entering the Lofty Rangers and regular climbs and descends can be expected. The walk length is approximately 21km’s depending on final part of route taken. This is the 1st walk of 3 challenging walks along the Lofty ranges.

Fitness: The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Mt Crawford
2023-09-17
Starting at Mt Crawford Forest Information Centre, we head along forest tracks and the Heysen Trail to Chalks campground, then climb over Little Mt Crawford and finally through Jenkins scrub and back to the cars.

This walk is approx. 20 kms and will take about 6 hours to complete. It is graded as Trail Walker and only register if you have the experience required.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Summit to Sea
2023-09-17
UNFORTUNATELY THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REGISTRATIONS

Walking from Mount Lofty to the beach, this walk is the reverse of the Sea to Summit. The route makes its way through a combination of National Parks, urban landscapes and streets, recreation parks & reserves, until reaching the sandy conclusion at Kingston Park.

This is a long day and despite walking predominately downhill, this will be a demanding walk, and a reasonable walking pace is required for the whole day. If you are unsure of walking this distance or haven’t been walking plenty of hills, best not to start here.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU USE HAND SANITIZER PRIOR TO BOARDING AND WEAR A FACE MASK THROUGHOUT THE BUS TRIP

To participate in this walk, you need to pay for the bus whether you’re using it or not.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Horsnell Gully
2023-09-21
Details to come.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Training for Day Walk Leaders
2023-09-23
FOHT Training for members interested in supporting the Friends Day Walking Program – Trailstarter, Trailwalker, Summer Walks.

Experienced Walk Leaders will provide an overview of the Friends and its walk program, introduction to walk leading and some hands on practice. Materials and program outline will be available to registered participants in advance.

EE15 Walks 23 & 24 - Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap to Burra Rd
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-24
Saturdays Walk Details: Webb Gap to Burra Road – 23km

The trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon. A sharp climb after Huppatz Hut provides walkers with a taste of things to come in future walks.

Sunday’s Walk Details: Gerkie Gap-Webb Gap – 18km

After a climb through Gerkie Gap to the eastern side, this hugs the Tothill Ranges, before climbing back over the range, just north of Smith Hill, where we continue the journey northward through open scrubland along the western flank of the range.

The Tothills provide the largest remaining section of remnant scrub in the area and are one of the delights of the Mid-North providing pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland, with constant reminders of 19th century optimism and 21st century technology.

Special Note: These walks are being done out of order

Fitness: The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

Biosecurity Measures – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.
