Microcarpa Circuit

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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 Sheoak Road & Sir Edwin Avenue (-34.997056,138.636018)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Cross Road, A3 Turn on to Fullarton Road, B28 then drive for 2.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Old Belair Road, B28 and drive for another 1.5 km Turn left onto James Road, B28 and drive for another 850 m Turn left onto Sheoak Road and drive for another 510 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the intersection of Sir Edwin Avenue and Sheoak Road, head towards the white metal gate with a green “GATE:2” sign on it, moving directly away from Sheoak Road. Pass through the gap next to the gate, and head towards the bridge going over the railway. Follow the concrete path and pass by the angled informational signposts to your left as a white fence line starts to your right. Follow the fenceline and leave the concrete path as it starts veering left. At the end of the fenceline join the formed dirt trail veering right, moving directly away from the concrete path. Keep left and follow the trail into the woods to continue along Microcarpa Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Sheoak Road & Sir Edwin Avenue Start heading along Sir Edwin Avenue (a vehicle track). After 55 m head through/around the gate. Then cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Sir Edwin Avenue & Lodge Track) veer right (a footpath).
	After another 135 m turn left.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Sir Edwin Avenue & Yurrebilla Trail) veer left, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Yurrebilla Trail & Brady Gully Track) turn right, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 180 m veer right, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Sir Edwin Avenue & Yurrebilla Trail) turn left, to head along Yurrebilla Trail. After another 360 m pass the toilet (35 m on your left). Then cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 7 m veer left, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Tom Roberts Trail & Gooch Road) continue straight, to head along The Valley Drive (a vehicle track).
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of The Valley Drive & Pines Oval Road) continue straight, to head along The Valley Drive.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of The Valley Drive & Yurrebilla Trail) turn left, to head along Yurrebilla Trail (a walking track).
	After another 510 m continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 35 m veer right, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 220 m turn left. After another 25 m (at the intersection of Echo Track & Lodge Track) continue straight, to head along Lodge Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Lodge Track & Carawatha Track) continue straight, to head along Lodge Track. After another 500 m (at the intersection of Wilyawa Track & Lodge Track) continue straight, to head along Lodge Track.
	After another 570 m (at the intersection of Lodge Track & Moorowie Track) continue straight, to head along Lodge Track. After another 215 m (at the intersection of Lodge Track & Carawatha Track) continue straight, to head along Lodge Track.
	After another 640 m turn right, to head along Lodge Track.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Sir Edwin Avenue & Lodge Track) turn right, to head along Sir Edwin Avenue (a vehicle track). After another 60 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
	After another 30 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Microcarpa Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	4.4 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 1.3 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	1.3 km	[toilet]

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Stirling Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 16 January
  
  22°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 30 km/h before tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon and evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 5:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  13°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  15°C → 33°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the afternoon then tending east to southeasterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  16°C → 35°C
  Mostly sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 37.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  16°C → 33°C
  Becoming cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Becoming cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 22 January
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
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