Mount Crawford Circuit Hike (13km)

Nestled within Mount Crawford Forest Reserve, the Mount Crawford Circuit offers a challenging 13-kilometre (grade 3) hike along a section of the famed Heysen Trail. This looped route should take approximately 7 hours to complete and showcases the diverse landscapes of the forest.

Hikers begin their journey at the Mount Crawford Forest Visitor Information Centre. The trail then winds through a mix of native forests blanketing ridges that lead to Little Mount Crawford, and open expanses of plantation forests between Rocky Paddock Campsite and Chalks Campsite.

It's important to note that this specific section is part of the much larger Heysen Trail, stretching 1,200 kilometres from Cape Jervis in the south to the Flinders Ranges in the north. While you'll be entirely on the Heysen Trail markers for this loop, be mindful of the direction – heading north takes you towards Mount Crawford itself and the Old School House, while south leads to Warren Tower or Kersbrook.

Fortunately, there's flexibility when it comes to accessing the Mount Crawford Circuit. You can conveniently begin your hike from several designated points, including the Mount Crawford Forest Visitor Information Centre, Chalks Campsite, or Rocky Paddock Campsite.