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South Australia Trail Descriptions

The map below shows the main trails in South Australia. For a complete list see the bottom of the page.

It is possible some of the closed lines on the Eyre Peninusula may have been made into walking tracks. If you have any further information please email us at the address at the bottom of the page.

The site of Plympton Station. The station platform can be
seen in the background of this phtogrpah.
Westside Bike Path (7km)
Location: West of Adelaide, Richmond to Glenelg
Suitable for walking Suitable for cycling - mountain bikes Suitable for cycling - touring/hybrid bikes Suitable for wheelchairs Suitable for prams
Taking in the scenery at Hackham - 2006
Coast to Vines Rail Trail (34km)
Location: Southern Adelaide Suburbs, Marino to Willunga
Suitable for walking Suitable for cycling - mountain bikes Suitable for cycling - touring/hybrid bikes Suitable for horse riding Suitable for wheelchairs Suitable for prams
Port Milang railway station is now a museum
Nurragi Conservation Reserve (12km)
Location: South of Adelaide near Lake Alexandrina, Milang / Sandergrove
Suitable for walking
A group of cyclists from Bike SA on the trail near Watervale.
Clare Valley Riesling Trail (27km)
Location: Clare Valley, north of Adelaide, Auburn to Clare
Suitable for walking Suitable for cycling - mountain bikes Suitable for cycling - touring/hybrid bikes
Bev Hannaford, project co-ordinator, and grandchildren  on the freshly finished surface near Rhynie.
Rattler Rail Trail (20km)
Location: Gilbert Valley north of Adelaide, Riverton / Auburn
Suitable for walking Suitable for cycling - mountain bikes
Typical scenery south of Mt Torrens
Adelaide Hills Rail Trail
Location: Mount Lofty ranges, Oakbank/Mount Pleasant
UNDER EVALUATION
The trail runs parallel to the main road between Laura
and Gladstone.
Gladstone - Laura - Wilmington Rail Trail (3km)
Location: 35km east of Port Augusta, Laura
Suitable for walking Suitable for cycling - mountain bikes PARTIALLY DEVELOPED
Bridge remains on the Old Gahn.
Old Ghan Heritage Route (1050km)
Location: Northern South Australia, Port Augusta to Alice Springs
Suitable for 4wd vehicles

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