Crafers to Mount Lofty

Starting from the Gate 18 car park on Shurdington Road, Crafers, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Lofty via the S.P.A Track, Birriee Track, Carro Track, Nangare Track, and Waterfall Gully Trail. This trail is a gentler, more undulating alternative to the steep and popular trail from Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty, providing the option for visitors to walk or cycle from Crafers to Mount Lofty, avoiding the busy roads to get there. The trail meanders along Cleland National Park's fire tracks and newly formed shared-use trails, passing through eucalypt forest and bushland, ending at the Mount Lofty summit lookout, which provides panoramic views of the Adelaide city skyline and the coast beyond. Visitors can either leave a car at both ends, arrange a lift from the Mount Lofty car park or return via the same route. This walk consists of gently undulating fire tracks and shared-use trails, with some short steep hills and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. 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	At the intersection of Roclin Loop Track & Shurdington Road (-34.9944228,138.7025486)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Eastern Freeway Turn on to Crafers Interchange Offramp then drive for 510 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Summit Road and drive for another 40 m Turn sharp left and drive for another 200 m Turn right and drive for another 90 m Turn left onto Mount Street and drive for another 105 m Turn right onto Shurdington Road and drive for another 110 m Turn left and drive for another 4 m
Finish	(-34.9745691,138.7097569)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Gate 18 car park on Shurdington Road, Crafers, head through the gate, passing a 'Cleland National Park' sign and a 'The Cleland cycling experience' informative sign (to your right). Shortly ahead, you'll see a fork in the track. Head along the gravel track to your right and continue the Crafers to Mount Lofty Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Roclin Loop Track & Shurdington Road Start heading along Roclin Loop Track (a walking track). Find the gate at the start. After another 20 m (at the intersection of S.P.A Track & Roclin Loop Track) continue straight, to head along S.P.A Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 850 m veer left. After another 40 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 340 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
	After another 215 m veer right, to head along Birriee Track.
	After another 205 m (at the intersection of Carro Track & Birriee Track) turn right, to head along Carro Track.
	After another 260 m turn right. After another 175 m head through/around the gate. After another 410 m pass the "Walking Trail Map" (6 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Mount Lofty Summit Road & Summer Hill Drive continue straight, to head along Mount Lofty Summit Road (a highway\|primary). After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Mount Lofty Summit Road. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Mount Lofty Summit Road. After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Mount Lofty Summit Road. After another 15 m pass the "Summit Road" (4 m on your right). After another 9 m (at the intersection of Mount Lofty Summit Road & Mawson Drive) continue straight, to head along Mount Lofty Summit Road. After another 100 m continue straight, to head along Mount Lofty Summit Road. After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Mount Lofty Summit Road.
	After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Mount Lofty Summit Road. After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Mount Lofty Summit Road.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Reynolds Drive & Mount Lofty Summit Road) veer left, to head along Reynolds Drive (a residential road). After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 110 m continue straight, to head along Harford Bushland Trail. After another 50 m veer left, to head along Harford Bushland Trail. After another 210 m continue straight, to head along Harford Bushland Trail.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Nangare Track & Harford Bushland Trail) turn right, to head along Nangare Track.
	After another 90 m cross the ford. Continue straight, to head along Nangare Track. After another 100 m continue straight, to head along Nangare Track. After another 275 m (at the intersection of Nangare Track & Attunga Track) continue straight, to head along Nangare Track. After another 165 m continue straight, to head along Nangare Track. After another 300 m continue straight, to head along Nangare Track. After another 70 m pass the "Mt Lofty Cottage YHA" (30 m on your left).
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Gully Trail & Nangare Track) veer right, to head along Waterfall Gully Trail (a footpath). After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Waterfall Gully Trail. Then head down the surface\|paved steps (about 25 m long) At the intersection of Waterfall Gully Trail & Mount Lofty Summit Road continue straight, to head along Waterfall Gully Trail. After another 110 m pass a seat (5 m on your right).
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Gully Trail & The Discovery Walk) turn right, to head along Waterfall Gully Trail. After another 55 m pass a seat (on your right). After another 15 m come to the viewpoint (about 15 m ahead).
	Continue straight. After another 15 m pass the "Mount Lofty" (on your right). Then pass the water tap (10 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the toilet (8 m on your right). Then pass the "The Mount Lofty Summit Restaurant and Café" (15 m on your left). W:www.mountloftysummit.com After another 50 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Crafers to Mount Lofty

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	5 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

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	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)

Some facilities on route

Hostel: There is one 4.5 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 5 km from the start.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.7 km apart with the largest gap of 4.7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Hostel	4.5 km	Mt Lofty Cottage YHA
Seat	4.7 km	[seat]
Seat	4.9 km	[seat]
Toilet	5 km	[toilet]

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