The Parafield Rail Trail features a sealed surface of good width, well sheltered by trees and shrubs along its length.  Trail start is at Mawson Lakes Interchange and end is at Parafield Station. The trail is separated from the Adelaide – Gawler railway by a watercourse.  Greenfields station is the only intermediate station accessible from the trail via a narrow footbridge.

Mawson Lakes Interchange to Parafield Station (3.0km)

Access: Mawson Lakes Station carpark (Search 43 Metro Parade, Mawson Lakes).

From the station interchange, proceed north under the road overpass to find the trail start point. Cross the footbridge over a creek and turn left onto the trail. 300m from the trail start, a narrow footbridge on the left gives access to another path linking to Greenfields Station if access is needed.

The trail has good shelter from trees and shrubs on both sides. Parafield Airport is to the right and aircraft are frequently observed.

The Rail Trail ends at Parafield station at Kings Road where a small bridge links to the station carpark.

Access: Search Parafield Railway Station.

Side Trails

Alternate Return (3.0 km)

At Parafield station cross the railway line and turn left onto a cyclepath. Follow the railway south on a combination of cyclepaths and quiet back streets, returning to Mawson Lakes Interchange. This route will eventually form part of the Gawler Greenway Rail Trail.

Parafield Airport (0.5 km)

From Parafield station the sealed trail continues eastward, parallelling Kings Road. The trail ends after 500m at Dakota Drive. Quiet roads can be followed from here to the Classic Jets Fighter Museum.

Dry Creek Trail

The Dry Creek Trail is a 21.4km trail which follows Dry Creek from the Tapa Martinthi Trail in the west to Wynn Vale Dam in the east. Mostly gentle grades make it an easy ride for most abilities. This trail can be accessed immediately south of Mawson Lakes Interchange.

Stockade Rail Trail

The Stockade Rail Trail is a 2.6 km trail on the old Dry Creek to Stockade/Northfield line. Travel via the Dry Creek Trail to reach Stockade.

Levels to City Bikeway

The Levels to City Bikeway extends from Mawson Lakes to the City. However the Mawson Lakes to Pooraka section uses busy roads and is not recommended (use the Dry Creek Trail instead). The Pooraka to City section is all sealed and uses a combination of quiet back streets and sealed shared use paths.

Penfield Rail Trail

The Penfield Rail Trail is a 7 km trail which starts at Salisbury station, 3.2 kms north of Parafield station. Quiet back streets can be used to travel to Salisbury.