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Heysen Trail (Mt Lofty)

Adelaide Hills Council plays host to a part of South Australia's premier National Trail, the Heysen Trail. From Mylor to Mount Crawford this 80+km section of the Heysen takes in wondrous valleys, spectacular views and challenges even the hardened walker.

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Heysen Trail (Mt Lofty)

Address
Heysen Trail, Cleland SA 5152, Australia (view map)
Type
Trail, Trail
Features
Trail

The Heysen Trail travels from Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsular all the way to the Flinders Ranges at Parachilna. The total trail is 1200km long and can take between 50 to 60 days to complete. However, many people choose to do smaller sections and even enjoy lovely day walks on certain parts.

The Heysen Trail welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually and contributes considerably to the interstate and international trail tourism figures within South Australia.

The Trail travels through the Adelaide Hills Council area for over 80 kilometres. This trail is not for the faint hearted, however sections can be done as day walks with special mentions given to the views through the Piccadilly Valley, the bushland in and around Mylor and Bridgewater, and the challenging hilly areas of Greenhill and Norton Summit.

The trail visits the following areas - Mylor, Bridgewater, Mount George, Piccadilly, Mount Lofty, Greenhill, Norton Summit, Montacute, Cherryville, Kersbrook, Forreston and Mount Crawford. There is also a 'spur' section that links the trail into the popular tourist town of Hahndorf.

Location

Nearby Locations

Walking in red hat and t-shirt walking away on dirt track. Three other walkers in distance looking at view of city. Tree to the right and slightly cloudy sky

Pioneer Women's Trail (Northern End)
Type
Trail
Address
Cleland
Features
Trail

Starting in Verdun and traversing the Adelaide Hills through to Beaumont (Burnside), the Pioneer Women's Trail is a walking route that closely follows the route early European Settlers once used to trade goods between the hills and Adelaide.

Summertown Tregarthen Reserve

Tregarthen Reserve
Type
Park
Address
Greenhill Road, Summertown
Features
Picnic area, BBQ, Netball court, Tennis court, Toilets, Off-street car park, Playground, Exercise Equipment

Tregarthen Reserve is home to the Summertown Netball and Tennis Clubs and provides the local community and visitors with a playground, public toilets and picnicking space.

Crafers Protea Reserve Playground

Protea Reserve
Type
Park
Address
Protea Crescent, Crafers
Features
Picnic area, On-street parking, Playground

Protea Reserve is set in typical hills bushland and features a fenced in playground.

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