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Glacial Circuit Walk
Intermediate
2 KM
1-2 Hours
Circuit
Grade
3
Day Hike
1A Heron Way, Hallett Cove SA 5158, Australia
Image: Wikimedia Commons
Why this Hike
This short hike on the outskirts of Adelaide in Hallett Cove is a perfect moderately challenging hike for anyone. The highlight of this walk is almost certainly the geological sites along it's span including the boulders and cliffs which rise to quite grand heights.
Track Notes & Overview
Starting from the Boatshed Café in Hallett Cove this hike follows the track around in a circuit hike. At the first junction you will take a right and continue to follow the track passing by the many geological sights such as the beautiful cliffs in the ‘amphitheatre’. Continuing past the amphitheatre you will reach the junction near waterfall creek where you will take the left and follow the track back towards the trailhead. As you continue to follow the circuit you will pass back through the first junction you crossed and reach the café you set off from.
Packing for a Day Hike
Even if it is just a small day hike, packing is still essential to make sure everyone stays safe and has fun while on your hike. This free packing list will make sure you have everything you need while taking the hassle out of packing.
Food for a Day Hike
Before setting off on a day hike one thing you must do is plan what food you are going to bring with you. Your snacks and lunches should be nutritious, delicious and lightweight but they don't need to be complex.
Our recipe hub includes a range of lunches and snacks perfect for a day hike ranging from easy to create in minutes to tasty creations like you would make at home.
Leave No Trace
A Hikers Friend fully endorses the 7 principles of ‘leave no trace’ hiking which aim to protect our natural spaces and encourages you to apply them on your next adventure.
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