Trail Sections
View sections of the Adelaide100® below. These are a guide, and the trail offers flexibility to start and end each of your walks at a number of locations.
There are seven trail sections, although you can adjust the start and end points of your walks. Three of the sections are fully open, and two and partially open.
The sections through the Adelaide Hills from Majors Road, near Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, to Monument Road Norton Summit are under construction.
You find out other trail information on our FAQ page.
Monument Road Norton Summit to Newton
Section 4B
21km (1 day)
This is the most rugged section of the Adelaide100® sections, with several large ascents and descents. Starting near Norton Summit, on Monument Road, the trail follows road reserves and roadsides before entering Morialta Conservation Park, passing numerous waterfalls and lookouts before descending into a gorge. This undulating section ascends to the summit of Black Hill, before descending back down to suburban Adelaide.
Newton to Adelaide City
Section 5
16.7km (½ day to 1 day)
This section of the Adelaide100® starts near Newton, at Thorndon Park, the first reservoir built to service the residents of Adelaide, and follows the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri into central Adelaide. Enjoy the majestic gums and birdlife as you follow the meandering river and River Torrens Linear Park.
Adelaide City to West Beach
Section 6
14.2km (1 day)
This section of the Adelaide100® starts on the banks of the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri in central Adelaide. The trail follows the river down the Torrens Linear Park to the where the river meets the coast, before turning south for a 2km walk along the foreshore to West Beach. A pleasant walk following the meandering river on a mainly downhill gradient.
West Beach to Kingston Park
Section 7
11km (½ day)
This section of the Adelaide100 starts on the foreshore at West Beach, and follows the Coast Park Path south around Holdfast Bay, past Glenelg and Brighton. The trail continues south to the section end and Tjilbruke Monument at Kingston Park, where the Adelaide100® trail heads inland back towards the hills.
Kingston Park to Majors Road
Section 1A
6.8km (2-3 hours)
This section of the Adelaide100® starts at the beach at Kingston Park. The trail ascends from the beach through sidestreets to reach the first in a series of large reserves and national parks, the O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park. Currently the trail ends at Majors Road, near the entrance to Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta. The trail will continue through this national park, Happy Valley Reservoir and Sturt Gorge Recreation Park to Belair National Park.
Majors Road to Belair National Park
Section 1B Under Construction
This section of the Adelaide100® is under construction, and is not yet marked or open.
Belair National Park to Stirling
Section 2 Under Construction
This section of the Adelaide100® is under construction, and is not yet marked or open.
Stirling to Basket Range
Section 3 Under Construction
This section of the Adelaide100® is under construction, and is not yet marked or open.
Basket Range to Monument Road Norton Summit
Section 4A Under Construction
This section of the Adelaide100® is under construction, and is not yet marked or open.
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View detailed trail maps by visiting the pages for each section above.
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