Little River, Lakeview and Walk the Dog Track Loop

Starting from the Blackwood Oval car park on Craigburn Road, Craigburn Farm, this walk takes you on a circuit around Sturt Gorge Recreation Park via the Little River, Lakeview and Walk the Dog tracks. This hike initially heads through Blackwood Hill Reserve, then explores the open grasslands and woodlands of Craigburn Farm in Sturt Gorge Recreation Park. The walk follows the hillside contours along the Little River Track, offering excellent views of the spring-fed creek. Further ahead, the Lakeview Track meanders around a small picturesque lake, providing a serene picnic spot. Many animals can be seen in the park, such as kangaroos, koalas and echidnas, as well as an abundance of native birds. The river and lake are best seen in winter or after heavy rains. This loop consists of shared-use fire tracks and walking trails, suitable for walking, running and mountain biking, with some uneven surfaces and moderate hills. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash. 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	(-35.0337726,138.6072442)
Mode	Bus Car Train
Directions	From South Road, A2, St Marys. Turn on to Southern Expressway, M2 then drive for 260 m Turn sharp right onto South Road and drive for another 25 m Turn sharp right onto Tonsley Boulevard and drive for another 30 m Turn right onto South Road, A13 and drive for another 230 m Keep left onto South Road and drive for another 135 m Continue and drive for another 35 m Continue onto Shepherds Hill Road and drive for another 4.9 km Turn right onto Brighton Parade and drive for another 490 m Turn right onto Johnson Parade and drive for another 720 m Turn right onto Cassia Street and drive for another 80 m Turn left onto Trevor Terrace and drive for another 810 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Oval Link. Find the water tap at the start. Find the playground at the start. After another 6 m (at the intersection of Oval Link & Tom Roberts Trail) continue straight, to head along Oval Link. After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Oval Link. Keep right.
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Trevor Traverse & Oval Link) continue straight, to head along Trevor Traverse.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Clematis Connector & Trevor Traverse) turn left, to head along Clematis Connector.
	After another 155 m veer right, to head along Border Line Green.
	After another 100 m continue straight, to head along Border Line Green.
	After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Border Line Green. After another 270 m continue straight, to head along Border Line Green. After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Border Line Green.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Blackwood Hill Fire Track & Border Line Green) turn right, to head along Blackwood Hill Fire Track (a vehicle track). After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Blackwood Hill Fire Track.
	After another 370 m (at the intersection of Blackwood Hill Fire Track & Bush for Life Trail) continue straight, to head along Blackwood Hill Fire Track. After another 55 m (at the intersection of Blackwood Hill Fire Track & Magpie Creek West) continue straight, to head along Blackwood Hill Fire Track. After another 30 m (at the intersection of Blackwood Hill Fire Track & Batten Blue) continue straight, to head along Blackwood Hill Fire Track.
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Blackwood Hill Fire Track & Fire Track) continue straight, to head along Blackwood Hill Fire Track.
	After another 160 m turn right. After another 10 m veer left, to head along Border Line Green. After another 245 m continue straight, to head along Border Line Green.
	After another 285 m (at the intersection of Blackwood Hill Fire Track & Border Line Green) turn right, to head along Blackwood Hill Fire Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Fire Track & Craigburn Road) turn right, to head along Fire Track.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Cow Bones Loop & Fire Track) continue straight, to head along Cow Bones Loop (a walking track).
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Sidewinder & Cow Bones Loop) turn left, to head along Sidewinder.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Sidewinder & Surf and Turf) continue straight, to head along Sidewinder.
	After another 165 m (at the intersection of Little River & Sidewinder) continue straight, to head along Little River. After another 230 m (at the intersection of Little River & River Trail) continue straight, to head along Little River.
	After another 490 m continue straight, to head along Little River. After another 225 m (at the intersection of Little River & Sidewinder) continue straight, to head along Little River.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Little River & River Trail) continue straight, to head along Little River. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Little River & Craigberms) continue straight, to head along Little River. After another 275 m (at the intersection of Little River & Sticks and Stones) continue straight, to head along Little River. After another 215 m (at the intersection of Lakeview & Little River) continue straight, to head along Lakeview. After another 175 m cross the bridge (about 35 m long) After another 155 m continue straight, to head along Lakeview.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Gartrell Boulevard. Details below. After another 225 m turn left, to head along Lakeview. After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 20 m veer right, to head along Lakeview.
	After another 195 m turn left, to head along Lakeview. After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Lakeview. After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Lakeview. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Lakeview. After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Lakeview.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Walk the Dog & Lakeview) turn left, to head along Walk the Dog. After another 190 m continue straight, to head along Walk the Dog.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Surf and Turf & Sidewinder) turn right, to head along Surf and Turf. After another 20 m (at the intersection of Craigburn Road & Surf and Turf) continue straight.
	After another 115 m turn right, to head along Border Line Green.
	After another 100 m veer left, to head along Border Line Green.
	After another 155 m (at the intersection of Trevor Traverse & Clematis Connector) turn right, to head along Trevor Traverse.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Oval Link & Trevor Traverse) continue straight, to head along Oval Link. After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Oval Link.
	After another 145 m come to the end.

An alternate access point from/to Gartrell Boulevard.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Little River, Lakeview and Walk the Dog Track Loop

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.4 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Wauchope Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 16 January
  
  27°C
  Showers. Possible storm.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  8 → 45mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy falls possible in the south. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 29.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  18°C → 25°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  5 → 30mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h turning southerly in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 25.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  16°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 25.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  13°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Wednesday 22 January
  
  15°C → 34°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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