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Length: 0.5km
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Duration: 1hr
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Grade: 1
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Style: Return
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Start: Unnamed Road, Mount Barker Summit
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End: Unnamed Road, Mount Barker Summit
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Location: Mount Barker
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 41.1 km
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State: SA
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Latitude: -35.06428502
Longitude: 138.920822
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Mount Barker...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
The walking trail to the summit of Mt Barker begins at the far end of the carpark near the white intrepretive signs. The 250 metre trail is an easy walk, and passes a lookout area with picnic tables before reaching the summit.
You can extend this hike by also walking around the summit on the 2.4km Scenic Bush Walk. This trail starts from the large boulder in the car park.
Walking Trail from the carpark direct to the summit of Mt Barker
Walking Trail to the summit of Mt Barker
Lookout and picnic area near the summit
Kids cubby near the lookout
The Summit of Mt Barker
Views from the Summit of Mt Barker
Views from the Summit of Mt Barker
GPX file courtesy of Walking SA. File may not contain elevation data and may only represent half the length on return hikes.
GPX File
Max elevation: 524 m
Min elevation: 413 m
Total climbing: 124 m
Total descent: -151 m
For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Walking SA