Black Hill Summit Hike via Ghost Tree Gully, Banksia and Summit Tracks

1 h 30 min to 2 h
45 min to 1 h 15 min

5.7 km
circuit

↑ 366 m
↓ -366 m

Hard track
Starting from the Gate 6 car park at the end of Addison Avenue, Athelstone, this walk takes you on a circuit around Black Hill Conservation Park via the Ghost Tree Gully, Banksia and Summit Tracks. The hike initially follows the Ghost Tree Gully and Banksia tracks, climbing steadily towards the summit of Black Hill, which offers spectacular views across the Adelaide Plains and the surrounding metropolitan area. From the summit, the hike descends steeply back to the car park along the Summit Track. Keep a lookout for kangaroos, koalas and a variety of birds along the way. At the end of the walk, you can take a stroll through the landscaped Wildflower Garden on Addison Ave, which dates back to the late 1940s. This loop consists of fire tracks and narrow walking trails, with some steep hills and uneven rocky surfaces, suitable for moderate fitness levels. It can be done in either direction, with the anti-clockwise direction featuring the steeper section first, avoiding the rocky descent which can be slippery. 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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