Heysen Trail
South Australia, Australia
Point-to-point trail in South Australia, Australia. Hiking.
- Distance
- 518.8 mi (835 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 33,655 ft (10,258 m)
- Est. Time
- 184 hr 5 min
- High point
- 3,084 ft (940 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Scotts Shelter Campsite 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from start
- Peak: Little Mount Crawford 30.4 mi (48.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Centennial Drive Campsite 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Old School House Campsite 33.1 mi (53.3 km) from start
- Hut: Rossiters Hut 44.3 mi (71.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Rossiters Hut Campsite 44.3 mi (71.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Getaways SA Barossa Tourism Services 52.1 mi (83.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Kapunda Historic Mine 70.1 mi (112.8 km) from start
- Peak: Peters Hill 91.7 mi (147.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Marrabel Rodeo 97.5 mi (156.9 km) from start
- Toilets: Burra Creek Gorge - Worlds End Reserve (Mideast) 138.5 mi (222.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Burra Creek Gorge - Worlds End Reserve (Mid) 138.5 mi (222.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Burra Creek Gorge - Worlds End Reserve (West) 138.8 mi (223.3 km) from start
- Shelter 153.9 mi (247.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Malowen Lowarth Cottage National Trust 153.9 mi (247.8 km) from start
- Shelter 163.1 mi (262.5 km) from start
- Hut: Black Jack's Shelter 173.3 mi (278.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Old Mt Bryan East School 192.7 mi (310.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Ruin 193 mi (310.7 km) from start
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Questions about Heysen Trail
How long is Heysen Trail?
Heysen Trail is 518.8 mi (835 km) long. Most people take about 184 hr 5 min. It climbs 33,655 ft (10,258 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,084 ft (940 m).
How hard is Heysen Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Heysen Trail?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Heysen Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 108.2 mi (174.2 km), 116.4 mi (187.3 km), 126.5 mi (203.5 km), 139.6 mi (224.6 km). Toilets: 51.7 mi (83.2 km), 126.5 mi (203.5 km), 138.5 mi (222.9 km).
Is Heysen Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (27% under trees).
What can you do on Heysen Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Heysen Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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