Cudlee Creek to The Nugget Road (Walk 15)
2024-05-19
Walk Details:

The trail leads walkers through the rolling hills of the South Mt Lofty Ranges and sections of Mt Crawford Forest. The climb towards Mt Gould provides outstanding views.

This walk has significant road crossings and road walking. Follow Leaders instructions.

The Union Bridge in Cudlee Creek is arguably the most dangerous crossing of the entire trail.

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.

Crafers to Brownhill Ck
2024-05-19 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
This walk incorporates fragments of the Sea to Summit, the Yurrebilla Trail with sections taken from “Walking in the Mount Lofty Ranges Network B” by National Fitness Council of South Australia (1975) and the UBD Street Directory.

It is a loop of 17.5km walking from Crafers, through the Belair National Park to Brownhill Creek and back to Crafers.

The reward for an assent of around 400m will be views of Adelaide from a unique perspective.
(There will be other hills besides!)

Heysen Homage - The Cedars
2024-05-22
The first leg of our journey takes us along the Heysen Trail Spur to The Cedars near Hahndorf.

The Cedars was the home of Sir Hans Heysen.

We take a guided tour of the family home and the studio that belonged to Heysen and that of his daughter Nora. (Your entry fee is being collected as a bus fare)

Some may like to indulge in a Devonshire Tea following our tour. This must be booked as part of the registration process and paid for on the day.

We return to Bridgewater via Verdun, then connect to the Pioneer Women’s Trail. There will be a lunch stop along the trail.

Although classified as a Rambler please note the terrain will include road walking, undulations and a steepish rocky decline.

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.

Cleland- Nth Sth Loop
2024-05-25
A walk of 23kms starting from Measday Lookout in the south traversing the park to Greenhill Rd in the north. Then returning using various trails. There are a number of ascents and descents on this walk so you must have E2E or Trailwalker 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.

Newikie Creek to Dares Hill Summit Rd and Burra Rd to Worlds End (Walks 29&25)
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26
Note: Walks are being done out of order

Saturday: Newikie Creek to Dares Hill Summit Rd, 25.5km – This section passes through Caroona Creek Conservation Park and Tourilie Gorge, which is one of the lesser known gems of the Trail. Look out for the remnants of an old bullock track cut through the gorge.

Saturday Night Meal Option – The Burra Hotel – Full menu plus nightly specials – please tick RSVP if you wish to attend so we can let Hotel know numbers.

Sunday: Burra Road to Worlds End , 17km – The trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills. The day finishes with an easy stroll to Worlds End Gorge.

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.

End to End 18 Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill (Walk 1)
2024-05-26
This is the first walk for the new End to End 18 group.

After you register for this walk you will receive an email inviting you to attend one of two introductory walks to be held before this walk.
The introductory walks will give you a chance to assess your fitness and to raise any queries you might have before you embark on the Heysen Trail.
Those people who successfully register for this walk will also be given priority access to register for the subsequent E2E18 walks.

You will also get an invite to an information night at macpac Enfield. On this night you will be shown the correct gear you will need.

Commencing at Cape Jervis, the coastal scenery along this region of the Fleurieu Peninsula is spectacular, and is a lovely walk along the first section of the Heysen Trail. The trail begins with a meander along sandy coastal tracks and exposed hillsides, with views of Kangaroo Island and the Southern Ocean over your right shoulder. On occasions, walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals & dolphins. The trail progressively develops several undulations further along as you approach Blow Hole Beach within the Deep Creek Conservation Park. The walk ends with a much-anticipated hill climb for approx. 2km through native vegetation back to the vehicles.

Information re BUS transport: For End to End walks the bus does NOT transport walkers from Adelaide to the walk. After registration, walkers will be given instructions to drive their vehicle to the meeting point which will be at the END point of the day’s walk. The cars remain there and the bus transports the group to the start point. From there, the group walks back to the cars.

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.

Willunga Basin Trail - Onkaparinga NP to Kangarilla
2024-05-26
WALK 3: This is a beautiful walk with a few steady climbs through the more remote parts of Onkaparinga River National Park and crossing over Peters Creek. We then meander our way to Kangarilla. 17kms

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, hills and beaches. Walk the complete trail over 6 walks or come and join us for any of the individual sections.

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

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

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.

Sturt Gorge
2024-05-26 08:30 - 11:30
This walk will be in the Sturt Gorge area. It will include some climbs up and down. The route will depend of the river water levels on the day. There will be some rock hopping and crossing over water. Waterproof hiking boots are recommended. A reasonable fitness is 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.

Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-02
What is the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail?

A 100km walking trail around the Clare Valley.
The trail will consist of 6 stages, each stage is approximately 1 days walk. We have spread the hikes over 3 weekends.
The trail begins and ends at the Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre. All other trail heads are at Wineries
The trail is a moderate grade hiking trail, challenges include;

Crossing Fences (with the use of a stile).
Crossing Flowing Creeks (during the wet winter months).
Steep climbs.
Rocky uneven surfaces & fallen trees.
Snakes during the hot months.

The trail showcases the region’s natural beauty & premium food and wine products, passing cellar doors, restaurants and cafes.
The trail is a public trail available to locals and visitors, users of the trail will be free to complete the entire route or smaller sections at their leisure.
The trail travels on a network of backroads, road reserves & private property.
There is no camping on the trail.
There is lots of great accommodation throughout the Clare Valley where you can base yourselves.
A bus will be organised to get you to the start of the hike each day.

Saturday 1st June 2024 – Stage 3

Distance
19.5km

Duration
Allow 5.5-6 hours of actual walking time

Difficulty
Moderate – about 5.5km of easy road to follow and 8km of harder trail through paddocks, multiple ridge climbs and winter creeks. 80% of the route is well shaded. The Spur Trail section is a further 6-7km.

Elevation Gain
409m

Start
Jeanneret Wines, 22 Jeanneret Rd, Sevenhill SA 5453

End
O’Leary Walker Wines, 7093 Horrocks Highway, Leasingham, Clare SA 5452

Map
Download Here

Sunday 2nd June 2024 – Stage 4

Distance
12.5km

Duration
Allow 3-4 hours

Difficulty
Moderate to easy – gentle undulations along established trails, tracks and unpaved roads.

Elevation Gain
-300m [223m if travelling in reverse, Auburn to Leasingham]

Start
O’Leary Walker Wines, 7093 Horrocks Highway, Leasingham, Clare SA 5452

End
Taylors Wines, Clare Valley, 89A Winery Rd, Auburn SA 5451

Map
Download Here

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 Zion to The Bluff Lookout (Wirrabara Forest Nursery) & Bowman Park to Mt Zion
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-02
Saturday Walk 39: Mt Zion to The Bluff Lookout – 22kms

For most of this section the trail follows gravel roads and a rollercoaster firetrack through natural bushland towards the TV tower at The Bluff where walkers are rewarded with spectacular views of the gulf and beyond.

Sunday Walk 38: Bowman Park to Mt Zion – 20kms

Following the closure of the trail along the Crystal Brook, north of Bowman Park, this section now commences with a road walk continuing along Bowman Park Road past Bowman Park, turning north east along Huddleston Road. The Trail then turns north up Head Road, continuing until Pipeline Road, which it then follows until reaching Head Road and following that to the Wilkins Highway and Hughes Gap. After Hughes Gap the Trail meets the southern most hills of the Flinders Ranges and the Trail gradually climbs to the top of the range to reveal views over Port Pirie and Spencer Gulf.

Optional Saturday Night Dinner 6:30pm at the North Laura Hotel refer to meal details below

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.

Para Wirra - Mack Creek
2024-06-01 09:00 - 12:30
Note – originally planned for Sunday June 2, but rescheduled by leader due to family commitments.

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.

Nugget Rd to Mt Crawford Cemetery (Walk 16)
2024-06-02
This section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren Conservation Park and Little Mt Crawford to provide a picturesque and diverse walk.

This walk begins with a short walk-in (1.2km) before passing through a small section of native bushland. After a few km. of road walking the trail enters the spectacular Warren Conservation Park, climbing steadily through dense bushland. Open grazing land with panoramic views follows, before heading back into the Mount Crawford forest then along a beautifully constructed boardwalk before crossing Warren Rd and into more scrubland over Little Mount Crawford.

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.

3 Parks Panorama
2024-06-02
The Three-parks Panorama. We meander through the walking trails of Cox Scrub Conservation Park and a steady climb to Ridge Road. Some road walking takes us to our first crossing of the Finniss River before climbing up to and through the Finniss Conservation Park. From there it’s on to the Mount Magnificent Conservation Park. If the weather is good and the legs willing, we will have lunch on the summit. The return journey starts with a long, steady meander down Cole Crossing Road and on to our second crossing of the Finniss River (this one might mean wet feet?). Re-entering Cox Scrub Conservation Park we use more walking trails back to the car park.

This is a long and testing walk – for experienced trail walkers only.

Your walk leader is Dean Mortimer. Please call him as your first option if you have any issues on 0428 557 757. If no answer, then second option is to text a message.

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/Warren CP
2024-06-08
Starting at Mt Crawford Forest Information Centre, we skirt around the edges of Warren Reservoir before climbing up into Warren Conservation Park. From there we head in a southerly direction along the Heysen Trail. Joining up with the Tower Loop Trail, we head back to Tower Hill for panoramic views over the area. We then head along forest tracks to Chalks campground, then climb over Little Mt Crawford and finally through Jenkins scrub and back to the cars.

This walk is approx. 25 Kms and will take about 7 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.

Worlds End to Burra and Dares Hill Summit Rd to Hallett (Walks 26&30)
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-09
Saturday – Worlds End to Burra – 25km, Although primarily a long, flat, treeless walk, along dirt roads and road reserves, this section provides walkers with a perspective on the diversity of landscapes of the Trail. The final few kilometres provide pleasant views over the historic Burra township.

Social – BBQ and Campfire, Burra – Venue and Time to be announced after first weekend away.
BBQ Sausages and Patties will be provided along with bread and sauces for a minimal fee. $5.00 per head.
If you have any non meat preferences could you please bring your own and enjoy the bread and sauces at no charge.

If you intend to come along please RSVP when you register.

We will ask for everyone to contribute to either a savoury or sweet option for the rest of the meal. Nothing huge or troublesome just a plate for sharing.
This will be done by having men bringing savoury and women bringing sweet. Next time we have a BYO we will swap it over.

Theme – Wear an Apron

Sunday – Dares Hill Summit Rd to Hallett – 20km, The trail takes walkers past the historic Mt Bryan East School, before beginning the climb up Mt Bryan, which is the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges. Walkers are rewarded with panoramic views of the Mid-North from the summit and as they descend through grazing and farming land towards Hallett.

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.

Mt Compass to Kyeema - EE17
2024-06-09
The pretty dairy pastures of Mt Compass and Nangkita provide the backdrop for the first section of this walk. Back roads then lead walkers through Finniss Conservation Park and into Mt Magnificent Conservation Park, where a short hike off the main trail rewards walkers with spectacular views from Mt. Magnificent over the southern Fleurieu Peninsula. A combination of native bushland then back-road walking completes the day.

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.

Hardy's Scrub
2024-06-09
This is a loop walk, to and through Hardy’s scrub and following parts of the Willunga Basin Trail. You will see native flora and lovely view of the surrounding vineyards and hills. There a a couple of steep sections of hill climbing but in the main it will be gentle inclines and declines. This walk will take approximately 3 1/2 hours. Ensure you have enclosed walking shoes/boots as we will be going through scrub, as well as plenty of water and a hat.

Bring snack for morning tea break. Coffee and Tea after the walk will be available.

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.

Warren CP Tower
2024-06-15
The Warren Tower walk is a circular walk with great views of the surrounding areas. The mica on the pathways make Warren Conservation Park an interesting place to hike.

Be on the lookout for the local wildlife.

Walk is approx. 9km with around 300 m of ascent.

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.

Cape Jervis to Cobblers Hill
2024-06-15
Commencing at Cape Jervis, the coastal scenery along this region of the Fleurieu Peninsula is spectacular, and is a lovely walk along the first section of the Heysen Trail. The trail begins with a meander along sandy coastal tracks and exposed hillsides, with views of Kangaroo Island and the Southern Ocean over your right shoulder. On occasions, walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals & dolphins. The trail progressively develops several undulations further along as you approach Blow Hole Beach within the Deep Creek Conservation Park. The walk ends with a much-anticipated hill climb for approx. 2km through native vegetation back to the vehicles.

This walk is intended to serve as both an introduction to the Heysen Trail and a chance to catch up this section of the trail. Rather than using a bus we will car-shuffle between the end and start of the walk.

There will be no support vehicle so please assess your level of fitness prior to joining this walk.

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.

The Bluff Lookout (Wirrabara Forest Nursery) to White Park Road to Murraytown
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16
Saturday – This provides a very diverse range of scenery. After re-joining the Trail, walkers again follow the ridgeline along fire access tracks through the dense natural scrub of the Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and enjoy views over Port Germein and across the gulf to Whyalla and Port Bonython. After turning off and descending steeply from the ridgeline the Trail follows Sheepyard Track ascending to Rocky Ridge then turning north through old harvested pine forest allowing expansive views to the Gulf, following a steep climb to Sugargum Lookout.

The trail continues following the Wirrabara Greenway through a private property to end at a new location – the junction of White Park & Yellow Cutting Roads.

Sunday – Following the reroute of trail in in April 2021 of the section immediately to the south (Walk 40 commencing in Wirrabara Forest), the start point of this section has been relocated to commence at White Park Rd.

This section starts at the junction of White Park & Yellow Cutting Rds. The day is spent walking along back roads and road reserves through undulating farmland.

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.

End 2 End 13 Eyre Depot to Moralana Scenic Drive
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-23
Welcome to End to End Thirteens penultimate week in our final year toward completing the Heysen Trail!

We are walking 6 sections of the Heysen Trail in this week, as follows:

Saturday: Travel to Quorn
Sunday: Eyre Depot to Warren Gorge
Monday: Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Gorge
Tuesday: Buckaringa Gorge to Calabrinda Creek
Wednesday: Rest day, travel to Hawker
Thursday: Calabrinda Creek to Jarvis Hill
Friday: Jarvis Hill to Leigh Creek Road (Old Wonoka)
Saturday: Mt Little Station to Moralana Scenic Drive
Sunday: Travel home

It is important to note that section 55 Leigh Creek Road (Old Wonoka) to Mt Little Station will be walked in our August week away

We will be based in Quorn from Saturday to Wednesday, when we will reposition to Hawker for the remainder of the week.

The theme for the week is “Tour de Flinders” – bring your cycling paraphernalia!

If there are difficulties driving the bus to any drop off/pick up locations, the program will be altered at the leaders’/bus driver’s discretion

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.

Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek (Walk 14)
2024-06-16
After an initial road walk, the trail crosses Montecute Rd and makes a very long steep descent to Sixth Creek before a long climb out through Montacute Conservation Park and Mt Crawford Forest Reserve.

A pleasant walk past the pretty private gardens along Holland Creek Road completes the section.

Due to the Sixth Creek very steep descent and climb back out this is quite a demanding walk. Walk length is 19km’s. Walking poles are recommended. Risk of Heat exhaustion and fatigue if you are not conditioned.

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.

Kuitpo
2024-06-16
Commencing from the oldest timber plantation in The Mount Lofty Ranges, planted in 1898, this walk passes through a small section of Kuitpo Forest.

Walking mainly on wide open tracks the landscape is a mix of forest, native vegetation and farmland.

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
2024-06-19 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.

Cleland
2024-06-22
This 14.3km trail will take us through the predominantly stringybark forest woodland with moderately difficult ascends and descends. The trail will take approximately 4-1/2 hrs to complete. We may spot some blue wrens, grey fantails, and kangaroos and echidnas.

We will stop for morning tea, bring your favourite snacks and at least 2 litres of water.

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.

Wandallah to Newikie Creek - Burra to Wandallah (Walks 28&27)
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23
Note: These walks are being done out of order

Walk 28 – Saturday – Wandallah to Newikie Creek – 22km, This remote and very undulating section across grazing lands beyond Goyders Line.

Walk 27 – Sunday – Burra to Wandallah – 16km, This section of the Trail goes through historic Burra, passing the old Redruth Gaol and other reminders of a bygone era.
The trail then takes walkers over the exposed hills of the North Mount Lofty Ranges.

Social:

Hi all,

The Theme for the walk on Saturday the 22nd is Italiano. We hope you will embrace the culture, don an outfit and maybe enjoy a game of Bocce.
We will be ordering Pizzas from the local pizza bar and hope to be able to eat them at the pub while enjoying a Vino or Bir. If not another venue will be organised.

The plan is to preorder pizzas a week before and then pick up on the night.

If you could let us know your intentions and preference when registering (tick RSVP and enter details into note field (No of meals and size), together with any dietaries we can put together a plan – meals options . Gluten free bases are available but only in the small size.

We are looking forward to getting this year underway and will check in with you all this weekend.

Cheers Jo on behalf of the Social Committee.

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.

Lavender Federation Trail Monarto Oval to Bondleigh to Mount Beevor Fendlers Road
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23
On Saturday; After a road walk we go through a very pleasant woodland area with extensive views all around. we pass through some huge old gum trees. A mine opened in 1854 for copper and gold before reopening in 1899 to mine arsenic. Some deep mine shafts here. Good views to the East along here.

On Sunday;

Mt Beevor presents us with a steep climb today. On a clear day there will be spectacular views from the summit. There maybe boggy areas if rain has been through along with thick vegetation and rocky ground.

Walk Difficulty – The Lavender 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 18 Cobbler Hill to Tapanappa (Walk 2)
2024-06-23
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.

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.

Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail
2024-06-29 - 2024-06-30
What is the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail?

A 100km walking trail around the Clare Valley.
The trail will consist of 6 stages, each stage is approximately 1 days walk. We have spread the hikes over 3 weekends.
The trail begins and ends at the Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre. All other trail heads are at Wineries.
The trail is a moderate grade hiking trail, challenges include;

Crossing Fences (with the use of a stile).
Crossing Flowing Creeks (during the wet winter months).
Steep climbs.
Rocky uneven surfaces & fallen trees.
Snakes during the hot months.

The trail showcases the region’s natural beauty & premium food and wine products, passing cellar doors, restaurants and cafes.
The trail is a public trail available to locals and visitors, users of the trail will be free to complete the entire route or smaller sections at their leisure.
The trail travels on a network of backroads, road reserves & private property.
There is no camping on the trail.
There is lots of great accommodation throughout the Clare Valley where you can base yourselves.
A bus will be organised to get you to the start of the hike each day.

Stage 5 – Saturday 29th June (Auburn to Polish Hill River)

Distance
16km

Duration
Allow 4-5 hours

Difficulty
Moderate/Hard – Some steep ascents and descents, but generally friendly. One steep-sided creek crossing.

Elevation Gain
544m

Start
Taylors Wines, Clare Valley, 89A Winery Rd, Auburn SA 5451

End
Paulett Wines, Bush de Vine Restaurant, 752 Jolly Way, Polish Hill River SA 5453

Map
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Stage 6 – 30th June 2024 (Polish Hill River to Clare)

Distance
14.5km

Duration
Allow 4-5 hours

Difficulty
moderate/hard, multiple ridge climbs & steeper sections in the last 4km

Elevation Gain

Start
Paulett Wines, Bush de Vine Restaurant, 752 Jolly Way, Polish Hill River SA 5453

End
Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre, 8 Spring Gully Rd Clare SA 5453

Map
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Description.
Stage 6 is the final section of the Clare Valley Wine and Wilderness Trail. A standout section, Stage 6 offers a challenging walk over two north-south tracking ridge-tops, providing spectacular views across all three Valleys collectively comprising “The Clare”.

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 Cemetery to Pewsey Vale (Walk 17)
2024-06-30
Walk Description : Initially climbing over Mount Crawford with stunning views the trail follows forest edges and roadsides, then make its way up and over the pretty Wirra Wirra Peaks, before descending to creek lines again. Walkers follow roads and road reserves through open big gum grazing land.

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.
