Thousands of people visit ForestrySA’s Mount Lofty Ranges forests each year to enjoy bushwalking and hiking.
Our well-marked network of multiple-use trails make our forests the perfect destination for walking and other activities, such as rogaining and orienteering, horse riding and cycling.
Located just 45 minutes’ drive from Adelaide near the small town of Meadows, Kuitpo Forest has long been a favourite among walkers and hikers.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kuitpo’s native and pine forests, via the Onkeeta Trail, Tinjella Trail, Chookarloo Walk or Forest Trail.
View walking trailsSituated in the northern Mount Lofty Ranges, just an hour from Adelaide near the township of Williamstown, Mount Crawford Forest is the perfect spot to explore the great outdoors.
Enjoy the forest environment from the Heysen Trail Loop, Mount Pleasant Summit Trail, Anderson Loop Trails or the Jenkins Scrub Walking Trail – the choice is yours.
View walking trailsMore than 30,000 people visit Second Valley Forest each year to explore the natural creeks, rockpools and waterfalls via the Ingalalla Falls trail.
Alternatively, you can take in the native scrub and plantation forest during the Mount Hayfield Hike.
View walking trailsThis undulating 130km trail winds its way around the Willunga Basin, across the diverse Mount Lofty Ranges landscape – including pine and native bushland in Kuitpo Forest.
A section of this trail located within the Kuitpo Forest has recently been completed. The official launch is coming soon!
View walking trailThe South Australian government is opening reservoir reserves for visitors to enjoy.
ForestrySA manages commercial pine plantations at reservoirs including Myponga, Mount Bold, Happy Valley, South Para and Warren. In the northern reservoirs precinct, a larger trail network extends from Para Wirra Conservation Park, through South Para Reservoir to Mount Crawford Forest Reserve
Visit the websiteThis not-for-profit organisation maintains the 1,200km Heysen Trail in partnership with the Department for Environment and Water.
The trail passes the Kuitpo and Mount Crawford Forest Reserves, as it extends from Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula, to Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Rangers.
Visit the organisation’s website for an interactive Heysen Trail map, accommodation options, re-routes due to forestry operations and community events and much more.
Walking SA is a not-for-profit peak body that leads, promotes and supports all forms of walking.
The organisation wants to see more people walking more often and has shortlisted South Australia’s best walks.
Visit their website to find the perfect place to walk, hike or bushwalk in ForestrySA forest reserves.
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08/12/2020
The new Cudlee Creek Forest Trails Fire Recovery Strategy is now available to view. The strategy identifies post-fire recreation and…
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01/10/2020
We want your feedback on ForestrySA’s draft Cudlee Creek Forest Trails Fire Recovery Strategy. Tell us what you think about the…
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