Sturt Gorge River Trail Circuit

Starting from the end of Edgar Street, Bedford Park, this walk takes you on a circuit within Sturt Gorge Recreation Park via the Edgar, River and Lomandra tracks. As you’ll be walking through this geologically important area be mindful that the trees surrounding you are the Grey Box eucalyptuses that are a threatened species. The track takes you out of the gorge for some breathless views over Adelaide before taking you back down to the gorge. The trails are well-formed and have clear signage throughout. Some tracks are pretty narrow and can get slippery after rain. There are also several river crossings and tricky rock scrambles along the way. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-35.0288868,138.5671123)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Southern Expressway, M2 Turn on to then drive for 610 m Keep left and drive for another 30 m Turn slight left onto Riverside Drive and drive for another 235 m Turn left onto Malcolm Street and drive for another 350 m Turn right onto Edgar Street and drive for another 230 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Edgar Street(between houses 26 and 17), Bedford Park, head towards the gap between the wooden roadblock and the metal gate along the concrete, moving directly away from the street. Pass through the gap and follow the formed fire trail gently uphill as it veers left to continue along Sturt Gorge River Trail Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Edgar Track. After another 350 m (at the intersection of Adam's Orchard Trail & Edgar Track) continue straight, to head along Edgar Track.
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Edgar Track & Adam's Orchard Trail) continue straight, to head along Adam's Orchard Trail (a walking track).
	After another 570 m (at the intersection of Tillite Fire Track & Adam's Orchard Trail) veer right, to head along Tillite Fire Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 190 m (at the intersection of Tillite Fire Track & River Trail) continue straight, to head along River Trail (a walking track). After another 165 m (at the intersection of Ctenotus Fire Track & River Trail) continue straight, to head along Ctenotus Fire Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Ctenotus Fire Track & River Trail) veer left, to head along River Trail (a walking track). After another 220 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
	After another 295 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
	After another 750 m (at the intersection of Parrianna Link Trail & River Trail) veer right, to head along Parrianna Link Trail. After another 345 m pass the waterfall (115 m on your left).
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Lomandra Trail & Parrianna Link Trail) turn right, to head along Lomandra Trail (a walking track). After another 35 m pass the car park (10 m on your left). After another 165 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 910 m (at the intersection of Vincent Fire Track & Lomandra Trail) continue straight, to head along Lomandra Trail.
	After another 530 m continue straight, to head along Lomandra Trail. After another 95 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Starlight Fire Track & Lomandra Trail) turn right, to head along Starlight Fire Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Gorelon Fire Track & Starlight Fire Track) veer right, to head along Gorelon Fire Track.
	After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 305 m veer left, to head along River Trail. After another 295 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
	After another 220 m (at the intersection of Ctenotus Fire Track & River Trail) veer right, to head along Ctenotus Fire Track (a vehicle track). After another 20 m (at the intersection of Ctenotus Fire Track & River Trail) continue straight, to head along River Trail (a walking track). After another 165 m (at the intersection of Tillite Fire Track & River Trail) continue straight, to head along Tillite Fire Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 190 m (at the intersection of Tillite Fire Track & Adam's Orchard Trail) veer left, to head along Adam's Orchard Trail (a walking track).
	After another 600 m (at the intersection of Edgar Track & Adam's Orchard Trail) continue straight, to head along Edgar Track.
	After another 390 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Sturt Gorge River Trail Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	7.2 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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  Saturday 21 December
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower about the Blue Mountains later this evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm on and east of the ranges, possibly severe. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly in the late evening.
  
  Sunday 22 December
  
  14°C → 30°C
  Cloud clearing.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower about the Blue Mountains, most likely in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north in the morning and afternoon. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to northeasterly in the morning then tending west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 36.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 5:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northwest to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending westerly 30 to 45 km/h in the morning then turning southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 28.
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  8°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h shifting east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 29.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  9°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  12°C → 31°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  17°C → 34°C
  Shower or two developing.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two developing.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  16°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Sunny.
  
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