TW Sturt Gorge Cascades

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What to expect

A loop walk with plenty of river crossings and rock scrambling. A short detour to view the picturesque Cascades. Some short but steep inclines and declines made worth the effort with this walk through the stunning Sturt Gorge. Be prepared to get your feet wet if the river level is up. Please note this is a hard loop walk of about 13km and recommended for those with Trail walker experience. Anticipate 4-5 hrs.

Phone/text Melanie 0411 408 287 if unable to attend or delayed on the day.

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: Melanie Fischer
Registrations close: 5:00pm 25 October 2025

Cost

Adults: $12.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Walk details

Date:
Saturday 25 October 2025

Start time:
7:15 for 7:30 start

Walking from:
Gate 24, Broadmeadow Drive, Flagstaff Hill

Walking to:
Loop

Distance:
13km

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

Uneven, slippery trails, steep inclines and declines, river crossing, rock scrambling.

Requirements

Poles if you use them. Morning Tea, appropriate clothing, personal first aid kit. 2 litres of water. Always carry a raincoat.

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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