Why Choose Adelaide Hikes & Walks?
Like any city, Adelaide has its fair share of hiking trails, walking places to explore. Whether it’s waterfalls views or wildlife you’re after, it’s hard to be disappointed.
Best Hikes and Walks You Can Do in Adelaide
1) Black Hill – Torrens Gorge Park (SA): 12km return one way; 3 hours; steep ascent and descent; moderate difficulty
2) Cleland Wildlife Park (SA): 3km return one way; 2 hours; easier family hiking trail
3) Adelaide Hills: Mt Lofty Summit to Waterfall Gully: 8.6km return one way; 4 hours to the summit and back again down to Waterfall Gully; difficult hike or moderate walk
4) Heysen Trail – Fleurieu Peninsula (SA): 80km of open space for walking, mountain bikes too
5) West Beach Foreshore Walk – Beaches of South Australia (SA): 1km loop walk along the west beach foreshore of Glenelg/Maslin’s Bay beach.
6) Glen Osmond Reserve – Adelaide Hills (SA): 10km of walking trails on nature’s doorstep; moderate difficulty hike or easy walk
7) Sturt Gorge Walk – Flinders Ranges (SA): 7km return one way; 1 hour 30 minutes up and back again on the Sturt River for a swim beneath the natural pools; difficult hike or serious walk with climbing involved
8) Mount Lofty Summit to Waterfall Gully – Adelaide Hills (SA): 8.6km return one way; 3 hours return hike or walk to the summit and back down Waterfall Gully Road for a swim at Cleland Wildlife Park; moderate difficulty
9) Belair National Park – Adelaide Hills (SA): 8.5km loop track one way; 1 hour ascent and descent through bush scenery along the flat, easy walking trails that meander around the park
10) Horsnell Gully to Jerusalem – Adelaide Hills (SA): 12km return one way; 4 hours to complete the entire hike from Horsnell Gully to Jerusalem or take your time climbing up and enjoying magnificent views of Adelaide city from above as you make your way towards Lobethal
11) Heysen Trail – Flinders Ranges (SA): 190km of open space for walking, mountain bikes too
A Few Things to Know When Hiking in Adelaide
Hiking and walking trails in Adelaide can be accessed from many different areas of the city.
What to Wear When Hiking in Adelaide:
Take along a good pair of comfortable hiking shoes, a hat and plenty of water if you’re heading for a day hike or even an overnight backpacking trip into the wilderness. Sunscreen is also recommended as well as insect repellent during summer months before going out on your adventure. Lastly remember to take along your mobile phone – especially if you’re going solo – just in case something does happen whilst out there! Also take a first aid kit with you should anything go wrong or someone gets injured whilst hiking or walking around here. The climate is pretty moderate all year round so no need to pack up your winter coat and long pants should you be hiking here in summertime.
Be Prepared
Hiking and walking take preparation so make sure you’ve read up about how to prepare for a day’s hike or overnight backpacking trip before you head out on your adventure, just in case something does go wrong. Also check the local forecast before setting off and take along extra snacks and warm clothing just in case it turns bitterly cold whilst exploring what Adelaide has to offer. The Adelaide hills typically get quite chilly at night so take along a good sleeping bag to keep yourself warm, especially when camping overnight somewhere high up! Lastly, always tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll return from your hike too – it’s also advisable to let them know that you’re taking along a mobile phone so they can keep in touch with you as well as emergency services should anything go wrong whilst out hiking and walking somewhere.
Not Always Easy
Hiking and walking is not always easy, especially when the trail doesn’t look like it’s been taken care of. And do remember those little signs that say ‘keep off’ – they usually mean something and if you want to avoid an unpleasant fall don’t follow your curiosity and defy the warning which could end up with you injured or worse – dead!
No Pets Allowed
Animals aren’t allowed on many trails around Adelaide’s national parks, forests and reserves; especially dogs unless they are service animals required due to medical conditions such as blindness for instance. Also do remember that hiking and walking with pets can pose some danger to you as well as others; there are also some national parks, forests and reserves here around Adelaide that require pet owners to stay off the trails altogether due to the damage they’ve caused in certain places.
Hiking & Walking Etiquette
Last but not least – do remember to pick up after yourself whilst out on your adventure! Don’t let other hikers or walkers behind you come across your rubbish – it’s a common courtesy so take along a spare plastic bag for this purpose.
After reading this article, if you think you would appreciate some company, you can try out the Adelaide Escorts at Ivy Societe.