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CANCELLED: Alligator Gorge Rd – Horrocks Pass – Broadview E2E11

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What to expect

This weekend is based in Melrose

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NOTE –If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on–line registration system will only allow you to register for both days

On SATURDAY 24th JULY

A terrific though challenging walk starting with a testing climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridgetop followed by an undulating exposed traverse over gibber-littered hills and farmlands at times providing some stunning views over the Willochra Plains to the east and occasionally over Spencer Gulf to the west. At the end of the walk there is almost 3 klms walk-out from the Trail through farmlands back to our cars.

On SUNDAY 25th JULY

Commencing with a brilliant little climb over Lavender Peak, aptly named after principal architect of the Heysen Trail, to get the heart pumping prior to a tricky descent to the picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there the trail crisscrosses the creek(which at times has proven to be a challenge to cross), follows tracks, backroads and a final undulating walk adjacent to the busy highway through Horrocks Pass to finish at the memorial to explorer John Horrocks.

Dinner on Saturday evening will be at the North Star Hotel from 7.00pm. Suggest we could meet for drinks from 6.30pm.

Walk leader: John Babister
Registrations close: 4:00pm 20 July 2021

Cost

Adults: $20.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Bus: $40.00

Dates

Saturday 24 July 2021 – Sunday 25 July 2021

Walk difficulty: End-to-End 11

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.

These arrangements make it easy to walk the entire trail because the Friends of Heysen Trail work out many of the logistics.

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.

Refer to the End-to-End Walks page for more detailed information.

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.

View details of appropriate clothing at heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

In the event of hot weather, the decision to proceed with or cancel a walk is made by the Walk Leader(s), having regard to risk factors such as local weather conditions, trail accessibility, vehicle support, and the physical capabilities of walkers in the group. In some circumstances, the Walk Leader may decide to amend, modify or shorten a scheduled walk. If a single-day End-to-End walk is cancelled, walk fees will be refunded. Refunds do not apply to weekend-away walks and multi-day events.

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