Mt Bold and Surrounds

What to expect

Pre-Season Training Hike

A walk around Mount Bold overlooking one of the biggest reservoirs in South Australia, it is under an hour’s drive to the south of Adelaide. This walk is on the harder end of moderate due to some steep sections along the way. Walking through pine forest towards the west of the reservoir and return. Mostly hiking on fire trails and access tracks.  The main highlight is the impressive views of the large reservoir from the top of the hill.

Distance: 17km

Elevation Gain: 540m

Expected Time including Breaks: 5-5.5 hours

Bring snacks and lunch.  Plenty of water.

Meet at Location: 8.20am for 8.30am start

Make sure you bring suitable clothing for any weather (rain, sun, wind etc)

If a Fire Ban is forecast for the Mt Lofty region on the day of the hike, it will be cancelled as we are unable to enter the Reservoir and Forestry SA land.

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 leader: Heather Jensen
Registrations close: 5:00pm 17 April 2026

Cost

Adults: $12.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Walk details

Date:
Saturday 18 April 2026

Start time:
8.30

Walking to:
Out and Back Walk

Distance:
17km

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

Walking of fire tracks which may get slippery when wet.

Requirements

Bring snacks and Lunch.

Plenty of water.

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.

If unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to participate in the walk, please cancel your registration as soon as possible using the Manage Walk Registrations facility on your Account page.

Alternatively you can notify the office by 2.15pm on the last business day before the walk. Walk leaders do not have access to messages left on the answering machine after this time. If your Walk Leader has provided their mobile phone number you may be able to contact them prior to the walk (subject to phone service availability).

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