Friends of the Heysen Trail
walk calendar
The Friends of the Heysen Trail organise regular walks along the Heysen Trail for our members. Explore our upcoming walk events and find out how you can join in.
We run a year-round calendar of walk events
The Friends of the Heysen Trail lead walks along the Trail as well as in national parks and reserves elsewhere in South Australia and occasionally interstate.
All walks in the Friends of the Heysen Trail Walk Calendar are created, organised and run by the Friends, making it easy for hikers to get the most out of their Heysen Trail experience.
Here’s a quick guide to the different walks in the calendar:
End-to-End walks
The Friends’ End-to-End walks program covers the full length of the Trail and takes approximately sixty days, spread over five or six years.
Trail Walker
Walks generally take between five and six hours and you’ll need to be physically fit. These walks are usually scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays.
Trail Starter
Haven’t walked in a group before or want to enjoy a shorter walk? These three to four hour walks are usually scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays.
Trail Rambler
Occasionally we offer Trail Rambler walks for specialist events such as bird watching or historical walks. They are relatively short and informative and are suitable for people of all fitness levels.
Summer Walks
We offer shorter walks during the hotter summer months when much of the Trail is closed. These generally take 1.5 to two hours and are mostly held on Wednesday evenings, meeting at 6 pm, followed by a meal, close to Adelaide.
Extended Walks
These are multi-day walks, usually over a long weekend or a full week. The location and walk difficulty varies, with some walks being a few hours’ drive from Adelaide, others taking place interstate or overseas.
Events
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The 39th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Heysen Trail and other Walking Trails Inc will be held…
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End to End Training Starting at Brock Reserve we will make our way through Dashwood Gully Reserve, Mt Osmond Reserve, …
Lead by Kathy Wright, Paul Delaine
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A pleasant walk following the Heysen Trail from Bridgewater, through Mt George CP , Mt Lofty Golf Course , Woodhouse…
Lead by Adam Matthews, Suzanne Matthews
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A loop in Black Hill CP, with lots of hills and views. Follows the Yurrebilla Trail for part of the…
Lead by Kristyn Willson, Sharon Kennare, Meredith Gray
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A loop walk through Mylor Conservation Park, along a section of the Heysen Trail and returning via the Aldgate Valley…
Lead by Judith Ellis
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A loop in Belair NP, with plenty of undulations and varied terrain. Abundant birdlife and possible sightings of koalas, kangaroos…
Lead by Kristyn Willson, Dean Mortimer, Sharon Kennare, Meredith Gray
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Walk 6 Dump Road to Inman Valley An undulating walk with a steep descent into a creek crossing. This section…
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A loop walk following the Wine Shanty Trail and a few other interesting tracks. A pleasant walk with just a…
Lead by Peter Deacon
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Commencing at one of the many entrances to the Happy Valley reservoir we will walk through a section of wooded…
Lead by Judith Ellis
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Along this remote and very undulating section you’ll get your first introduction to the grazing land north of the infamous…
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Starting at Sam Willoughby BMX park we head north and pick up some of the Adelaide 100 route under the…
Lead by Karen Baker
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A long testing loop walk with numerous lengthy climbs and tricky descents throughout, often on rough, rocky and shifting surfaces.…
Lead by John Babister
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NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to…
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Based at Laura This is a multi day walk. If you only wish to walk on one day, please contact…
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Join Heather and Suzanne as we revisit some of our favourite sections of the Southern Half of the Heysen Trail…
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Robert Ruediger
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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The trail leads walkers through the rolling hills of the South Mt Lofty Ranges and sections of Mt Crawford Forest.…
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Melanie Fischer
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3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
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Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
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This section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren Conservation Park and Little…
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A 9 km loop walk on the Heysen Trail taking in the Mt Lofty Botanic Garden and the winding fire tracks of Cleland Conservation Park.
It features the relatively short but steep climb to the summit of Mt Lofty.Lead by Marlene Henschke, Dom Henschke
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NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to…
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Julia McLachlan
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Sturt Gorge offers a remarkable nature experience in contrast with it’s close proximity to the suburbs. Despite being so close…
Lead by Noeleen Smith
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Judy Mcadam
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The weekend will include two sections of Walk The Yorke. Section one 6 June 26 will be Balgowan to Port…
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Starting on the popular Steub walking trail we will make our way through forest woodland with wonderful views of the…
Lead by Judith Ellis
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Walk 7 Inman Valley to Myponga A very undulating walk. Majestic gums line roadsides leading to testing climb up Sugarloaf…
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Saturday 13th June: Worlds End to Burra  25 km Although primarily a long, flat, treeless walk along dirt roads…
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Robert Ruediger
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EE15 Walk Program: Week 1 – 14th to 20th June 2026 Sun 14th June: Travel up day  Mon 15th June:…
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A lovely 11 km walk taking in sections of Old Kersbrook Forest and the Blue Gum and Mack Creek tracks of Para Wirra Conservation Park.
Lead by Marlene Henschke, Dom Henschke
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Initially climbing over Mount Crawford with stunning views, the trail follows forest edges and roadsides, then makes its way up…
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Peter Deacon
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This section of trail that runs through the northern section of Mt Crawford forests and through the native bushland of…
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by John Babister
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Julia McLachlan
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Peter Clark
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NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to…
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Based In Melrose NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once…
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Simon Cameron
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A loop walk through Warren Conservation Park, mainly on sections of the Heysen Trail. Some hills, but nothing
Lead by Marlene Henschke, Dom Henschke
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Judy Mcadam
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Walk up Kensington Road, Wattle Park to the lookout to see stunning views over the city to the coast. Follow…
Lead by Kristyn Willson
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Walk 7 Myponga to Mt Compass Commencing with a short road walk, the trail enters the small but picturesque Yulte…
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Saturday 11th July: Dares Hill Summit Rd to Hallet    20km The Trail takes you past the historic Mount Bryan East…
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The weekend will be two sections along the Walk the Yorke Section one: Port Rickaby to Port Milacowie (20km)…
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Peter Deacon
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Robert Ruediger
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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A trail starter in length, but with uneven, rocky, slippery and undulating tracks. A circular walk in a small…
Lead by Judith Ellis
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NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to…
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Based in Melrose NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once…
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A long up & down mid-season walk within and outside of Morialta Cons. Park. This is a challenging walk so…
Lead by John Babister
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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Marlene Henschke, Dom Henschke
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Walk Details: (Walk19) Saturday 25th :Tanunda to Kapunda – 25km This section takes walkers along back roads and road reserves past…
Want to host an event on the Trail?
For any organisations planning to run an event on the Trail, you’ll need to obtain approvals from the land owners affected or from the Department for Environment and Water.