Ali Gorge Rd-Horrocks Memorial-Broadview

Walking from Alligator Gorge Road to Broadview on the Heysen Trail.

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What to expect

 

Weekend Based in Melrose **** PLEASE NOTE WALKS BEING DONE OUT OF ORDER***

SAT 30TH-Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge .Walkers are immediately rewarded with Spectacular scenery in all directions .Spencer Gulf to the west and Willochra Plain to the east .The trail traverses exposed gibber littered hills making good sturdy footwear a must .Keep an eye out for Ripple rocks that line the edge of the trail early on .The trail undulates across the top of the hills all day before we leave the Heysen for  a 2;5km walk out through private property back to the cars .A tough but very enjoyable walk.

Sun 31st-Leaving Alligator Gorge Rd the trail leads walkers over Lavender Peak before descending to Stony Creek Campsite.Take time to admire the giant redgums we walk among after passing the camp . Tracks ,back rds and a rough and ready track alongside Horrocks Pass sees us back at our cars near the memorial to John Horrocks.

 

IF YOU ONLY WANT TO WALK ONE DAY PLEASE RING OFFFICE TO REGISTER.

WEAR MASK AND SANITISE UPON BOARDING THE BUS .

PLEASE FIND AND READ ALL DETAILS

Walk leaders: Adam Matthews
Robin Sharland
Suzanne Matthews
Mark Curtis
Registrations close: 4:00pm 28 July 2022

Cost

Adults: $20.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Bus: $40.00

Dates

Saturday 30 July 2022 – Sunday 31 July 2022

Walk difficulty: End-to-End 12

These walks are for those wishing to walk some or all of the Heysen Trail. There are approximately sixty day walks involved, spread over six years. The southern walks, from Cape Jervis to Kapunda, are held on one Sunday per month during the walk season. Due to the greater travelling distances involved, from Kapunda northwards, the walk is held over a weekend.

Walk details

Start time:
9AM

Finish time:
4-4:30PM

Walking from:
Horrocks Pass

Walking to:
Broadview

Distance:
21kms

Hazards

Rocky uneven ground ,exposed to the elements [HOT OR COLD ] ,slippery if wet .Crossing Main Road .

Requirements

Morn tea,Lunch .Personal first aid kit ,energy snacks ,2-3ltrs water min .appropriate clothing and footwear.Poles if you please. ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAINJACKET .

Experience

TRAILWALKER

Start time:
8;30AM

Finish time:
1;30PM

Walking from:
Ali Gorge Rd

Walking to:
Horrocks Memorial

Distance:
15;2kms

Hazards

steep slippery track if wet ,potential creek crossing .road walking ,rough and rocky track near end of walk .

Requirements

Morn tea ,,lunch .2-3ltrs of water ,appropriate clothing and footwear ,personal first aid kit .poles .

Experience

TRAILWALKER

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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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