Walking Trails

The Waite Loop is 4km long, and starts at the bottom of Wild Dogs Glen and climbs to the Old Coach Road, before looping out to the western edge of the Adelaide Hills face. The trail returns to Gate 61 via the easement. This trail starts with a steep climb. Allow 2-2.5 hours for the walk. Parking is available in the nearby university carparks.

The Sheoak Loop is 2.6km, and takes off from the Waite Loop near Gate 88.  It initially follows the Yurrebilla Trail to Gate 89. At the gate, the two trails separate. From there it is mainly downhill to a large old quarry above the SE freeway. The return is a gentle one, as the trail uses the old horse trail from the quarry and the old Coach Road. Allow 40-60 minutes for the Sheoak Loop.

Yurrebilla Trail connection

The Yurebilla Trail also traverses the Waite Conservation Reserve. It crosses the southern boundary from Carrick Hill and continues on a public walking track through Springwood Park to the old Mt Barker Road, below Eagle on the Hill. This trail is a narrow footpad, no steeper than 1:11 grade. Allow 45 minutes.