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Perscribed Burn: North of Watervale where the Riesling Trail meets Solly Hill Road – Thu 21 Nov 2024.

Hello Lavender Cycling Trail (LCT) people,
Perscribed Burn: Immediately north of Watervale where the Riesling Trail meets Solly Hill Road.

Thursday 21 Nov 2024 from 1230 – 1700 hrs.

Please note the Department for Environment and Water will be conducting a prescribed burn on the Riesling Trail this Thursday 21 Nov from 1230 – 1700 hrs.

This section also forms part of the Lavender and Mawson Trails.

The location is immediately north of Watervale where the Riesling Trail meets Solly Hill road. (see map).

1124 Ops Map - Prescribed burn adjacent the Riesling Trail 21 Nov 2024
1124 Ops Map – Prescribed burn adjacent the Riesling Trail 21 Nov 2024

Walkers & riders will be diverted around the burn site via Sollys Hill road and Mt Horrocks road for the duration of the burn.

Any questions / issues please contact:
Joe Tilley AFSM,
Fire Management Officer.
Yorke and Mid North | National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia.
Department for Environment and Water
P (08) 8841 3405 | M 0419 803 918
155 Main North Road, Clare SA 5453
environment.sa.gov.au | parks.sa.gov.au
South Australian Government Department for Environment and Water.

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Come to our 10th Anniversary Celebs at Eudunda, Dutton & Truro 7th & 8th Sept 2024 Various Walks & Rides.

Two great rides have been organised for the event.
Saturday riders go north on Inspiration Point Loop Trail,
Sunday riders go south on Southern Ridge Loop Trail.

Got a Trike? We have a few coming too.

You can get more information on the SARTI website event page.

There are even more things to do, Walks, Bus tours and more, Plus there is a market on all morning for food and drinks for those that might just come with you for the drive.

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Trail CAUTION – Federation Ultra Trail 2024 – Monarto To Murray Bridge – Sunday August 11th 2024

Please be aware that this event is on:

Sunday August 11th 2024 will see the 7th running of the Federation Ultra Trail, with Ultra 54km – Mid 26km – Short 10km – Zoo 5km – Relay Teams

Caution advised if in area, increased activity & traffic.

The course traverses or loops from the southern end of the Lavender/Federation Trail from Monarto Safari Park to the riverside trail head at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge.

All Zoo 5km, Short (10km), Mid course (26km), and Ultra course (54km) runners and all relay team members are treated to exclusive access to Monarto Safari Parks walking trails that allow them glimpses of roaming Wild African animals including Meerkats, Giraffe, Bison, Chimpanzees, Lions and Rhinos. Proceeds from the event have raised in excess of $30,000 Since 2018, donated to Monarto Safari Park to help protect endangered species.

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Webb Gap area CLOSED from 28 May to 2 June 2024

Cyclists and Walkers are advised that the Lavender Trails will be closed in the Webb Gap area from 28 May to 2 June 2024 due to a Feral Animal Control Shooting Program.

Webb Gap area CLOSED from 28 May to 2 June 2024
Webb Gap area CLOSED from 28 May to 2 June 2024
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Murray Bridge Trail Start-End Modification To Avoid Issues

In recent times with closed levee banks due to the previous flooding of the River Murray and 3 corner jacks, the first or last 5 kilometres of the Lavender Cycling Trail near Murray Bridge have become problematic.

Please follow this alternative route to avoid these issues.

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FLOOD WARNINGS!

Please take care if you are out and about, currently multiple areas in South Australia are either flooding or under flood warning.

For our trail anyone in the Clare to Truro area should take care.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER FLOOD WATER. If possible avoid areas that have warnings in place. If you are out and about, keep in contact with family or friends.

Listen to local radio, talk with locals who have knowledge, and follow CFS & SES Warnings.
https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/current-warning-list/
STAY SAFE!!!!

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Eudunda Southern Ridge Loop Trail

The Uncool Cycling Club run by Helen Dominish, Cycling Blogger and Co-Founders of the Lavender Cycling Trail (See acknowledgement of this group) has developed another cycling trail, this time to the South of Eudunda.

Helen has named this one the ‘Eudunda Southern Ridge Loop Trail‘ and some of her friends from the Uncool Cycling Club got to enjoy the first public outing of the 31 kilometre loop trail back last August.

The trail is mostly gravel, some clay, some moderate uphill and downhill, quiet backroads, great views and some historic areas to visit.

Check out the great writeup on:
The Uncool Cycling Club

Eudunda is only a short tip from Adelaide, a safe 1.5 hours drive, so a fantastic day out for you.

If you are thinking of making a weekend of the ride, consider staying in the area, as Hotels, Motel, B&B’s and the Caravan Park make this option possible. This would give you the chance to enjoy the area’s second great riding loop trail ‘Eudunda To Inspiration Point Loop Trail‘ (also developed by Helen).

Not only is ‘Inspirational Point’ one of the focal locations of the top of the range you are riding along, worth a visit just for the views, but the ride is fairly friendly and you will enjoy the back roads, with great views for much of the 54 kilometer ride.

Photo thanks to Helen Dominish

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Eudunda To Inspiration Point Loop Cycling Trail

Helen Dominish, one of the state’s inspirational cycling bloggers and Co-Founders of the Lavender Cycling Trail (See acknowledgement of this group) has continued to be busy all over SA. Helen asked us to highlight this new trail – the ‘Eudunda Inspiration Point Loop‘ as one of the trails she has really enjoyed pioneering.

Not only is ‘Inspirational Point’ one of the focal locations of the top of the range you are riding along, worth a visit just for the views, but the ride is fairly friendly and you will enjoy the back roads, with great views for much of the 54 kilometer ride.

Check out the great writeup on:
The Uncool Cycling Club

Photo thanks to Helen Dominish

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Another M2C Milestone Achieved – First Group E2E – S2N

This group didn’t set out to achieve an M2C Milestone, and it would have gone unclaimed if it had not been for them posting on the

“Just finished our first bike packing trip from Murray to Clare. Massive shout out to Pat Quick for organising the overnight stay, dinner and brekky at the Manoora Oval. Definitely what we needed after a few days of banging against the 40km/h wind. Would highly recommend!” Cheers Alain

They camped at Mount Pleasant Caravan Park, Eudunda Caravan Park and Manoora (see above).

Check out the other M2C Milestones

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Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail – 24th Apr 2021 – Opening Stage 1

Highlighting the Premium, Wine, Food and Natural Landscapes of the stunning Clare Valley on over 100km of new hiking and cycling trails.

Clare Valley Wine and Wilderness Trail – Stage 1 Opening 24th April 2021

Please join us at 9.30am on the 24th of April 2021 to hike or cycle stage 1 of the trial, from the Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre to Jim Barry Cellar Door, a distance of approximately 20km.

The trail will be officially launched by the Premier, the Hon Steven Marshall and our patron, Mrs Janet Angas, who has kindly allowed hikers access along the ridge top of Dunn’s Range where the trail passes through Hill River Station.

Morning tea will be available for hikers en route at the Hill River Station conservatory atop Dunn’s Range at the 6.5km mark.

As we anticipate a large crowd of eager hikers & cyclists on the day, we ask that those planning to attend to please complete the free registration / ticket process using the form on thier website.

CLARE VALLEY WINE AND WILDERNESS TRAIL