Sturt River Gorge

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What to expect

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.

Walk leaders: Bill Van riet
Paul Delaine
Registrations close: 5:00pm 9 September 2023

Cost

Adults: $10.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Walk details

Date:
Sunday 10 September 2023

Start time:
8.30am

Walking from:
Coromandel station

Walking to:
Flinders station

Distance:
12 – 13 klms

Walk difficulty: Trail Walker

These walks are reasonably demanding and for walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain. They have a walking time of about 5 to 6 hours and will require a high degree of physical fitness. These walks generally occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

Hazards

Some rough to very tracks.

Also a couple of seriously steep descents.

Requirements

Hiking poles are a necessity.

A snack/drink etc at the halfway point.

Experience

Trailwalker experience preferred

Registration terms and conditions

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

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If the forecast temperature for Adelaide is equal or higher than 32C, walks are cancelled. For simplicity, this can be determined the night prior to the walk from the 7.00 pm ABC News Adelaide weather forecast, based upon the Bureau of Meteorology’s routine 4pm forecast.

Your Walk Leader will send an email to all walkers advising the walk is cancelled. We suggest you check your emails before leaving to join the walk. Even if the forecast temperature is later revised, the walk remains cancelled. In such a case walk fees will be refunded.

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