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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Calendar of Events
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EE19 Training Walk Black Hill CP
Lead by Kristyn Willson, Sharon Kennare, Meredith Gray
Mylor
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3 events,
EE19 Training Walk Belair NP
Lead by Kristyn Willson, Dean Mortimer, Sharon Kennare, Meredith Gray
E2E 20 Dump Rd – Inman Valley
Cleland
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3 events,
E2E 17 Wandillah – Newikie CK – Dares Hill Summit Rd
Reservoir and Park
Glenthorne
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2 events,
Three Mounts
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3 events,
EE19 Myponga-Mt Compass-Kyeema
E2E16 Mt Zion-Bluff Lookout-White Pk Rd
HEYSEN HIGHLIGHTS ( Walks 1 and 5 )
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4 events,
Mt Bold
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4 events,
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
E2E18 Cudlee Creek – Nuggett Rd (Walk 15)
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Sturt Gorge
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E2E18 Nuggett Rd- Mt Crawford (Walk 16)
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E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
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5 events,
Pioneer Women’s Walk
Sturt Gorge
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Trail Walker
EE19 Training Walk Black Hill CP
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
Trail Starter
Mylor
A loop walk through Mylor Conservation Park, along a section of the Heysen Trail and returning via the Aldgate Valley…
Lead by Judith Ellis
Trail Walker
EE19 Training Walk Belair NP
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
End-to-End 20
E2E 20 Dump Rd – Inman Valley
Walk 6 Dump Road to Inman Valley An undulating walk with a steep descent into a creek crossing. This section…
Trail Walker
Cleland
A loop walk following the Wine Shanty Trail and a few other interesting tracks. A pleasant walk with just a…
Lead by Peter Deacon
End-to-End 17
E2E 17 Wandillah – Newikie CK – Dares Hill Summit Rd
Along this remote and very undulating section you’ll get your first introduction to the grazing land north of the infamous…
Trail Starter
Reservoir and Park
Commencing at one of the many entrances to the Happy Valley reservoir we will walk through a section of wooded…
Lead by Judith Ellis
Trail Walker
Glenthorne
Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Karen Baker
End-to-End 17
E2E 17 Wandillah – Newikie CK – Dares Hill Summit Rd
Along this remote and very undulating section you’ll get your first introduction to the grazing land north of the infamous…
Trail Walker
Three Mounts
A long testing loop walk with numerous lengthy climbs and tricky descents throughout, often on rough, rocky and shifting surfaces.…
Lead by John Babister
End-to-End 19
EE19 Myponga-Mt Compass-Kyeema
NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to…
End-to-End 16
E2E16 Mt Zion-Bluff Lookout-White Pk Rd
Based at Laura This is a multi day walk. If you only wish to walk on one day, please contact…
Extended Walks 1
HEYSEN HIGHLIGHTS ( Walks 1 and 5 )
Join Heather and Suzanne as we revisit some of our favourite sections of the Southern Half of the Heysen Trail…
End-to-End 19
EE19 Myponga-Mt Compass-Kyeema
NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to…
End-to-End 16
E2E16 Mt Zion-Bluff Lookout-White Pk Rd
Based at Laura This is a multi day walk. If you only wish to walk on one day, please contact…
Extended Walks 1
HEYSEN HIGHLIGHTS ( Walks 1 and 5 )
Join Heather and Suzanne as we revisit some of our favourite sections of the Southern Half of the Heysen Trail…
Trail Starter
Mt Bold
Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Robert Ruediger
Other
FOHT Council Meeting
Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
End-to-End Minus 3
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
End-to-End 18
E2E18 Cudlee Creek – Nuggett Rd (Walk 15)
The trail leads walkers through the rolling hills of the South Mt Lofty Ranges and sections of Mt Crawford Forest.…
End-to-End Minus 3
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
Trail Walker
Sturt Gorge
Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Melanie Fischer
End-to-End Minus 3
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
End-to-End 18
E2E18 Nuggett Rd- Mt Crawford (Walk 16)
This section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren Conservation Park and Little…
End-to-End Minus 3
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
Trail Starter
Mt Lofty / Heysen Loop
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
End-to-End Minus 3
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
End-to-End Minus 3
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
End-to-End Minus 3
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
End-to-End Minus 3
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
End-to-End Minus 3
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
End-to-End Minus 3
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
End-to-End Minus 3
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
End-to-End Minus 3
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
End-to-End Minus 3
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
End-to-End Minus 3
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
End-to-End Minus 3
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
End-to-End Minus 3
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
End-to-End 19
EE19 Kyeema-Dashwood Gully Rd-Mylor
NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to…
End-to-End Minus 3
E2E-3 Parachilna Gorge – Leigh Creek Rd
3THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH THE PAYMENT SYSTEM ,THE PAYMENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS…
End-to-End Minus 3
Payment For Walkers Already Registered On Minus 3
Payment for E2E Minus 3’s first week away in May next Year.To secure your position please arrange payment ASAP. Walk…
End-to-End 19
EE19 Kyeema-Dashwood Gully Rd-Mylor
NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to…
Trail Walker
Pioneer Women’s Walk
Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by Julia McLachlan
Trail Starter
Sturt Gorge
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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