We saw kangaroos in the adjacent field on our return journey. The Rocky River Trail is quite flat and the surrounding countryside was quite green after the winter rains. You can download a brochure about the trail from the Southern Flinders Ranges website. Email office@walkingsa.org.au|Ph 0457 006 620|Level 4, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide SA 5000|ABN 78 019 005 437, © 2014-2020 Walking SA|Join as Member|Advertising, Disclaimer|Shipping & Delivery Policy|Privacy Policy|Store Policies, Walking, Wheelchair Accessible, Dog Walking, Cycling, Level 4, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide SA 5000. It starts on Forest Road, near the edge of town, 450m from the rear of the Wirrabara Institute, which is located on the Main Street, situated near the parking area and public toilets. Yes. We parked near the Wirrabara Institute. We are the peak body in SA for walking, but we’re a not-for-profit organisation with only a little help from the government so we rely on supporters, just like you, to promote walking to all South Australians. There is something magical about the quiet thurd of mountain bike tyres on pine needles. Australian Cycling Adventures for the Average Cyclist. Although short, this was a great rail trail experience. At the river access, the trail "T"s. Taking a left will lead visitors on a 0.2-mile walk to a scenic waterfall. © 2016 Rock River Trail, All rights reserved. Turning west, the trail follows the Rocky River Hike along Rocky River. It had been a very hot day and my memories of the ride were hazy. For FREE monthly posts about great places to ride in South Australia (and sometimes elsewhere), subscribe here! Following the trail to the right will lead visitors down a pleasant trail with scenic views of Rocky Creek. I had cycled this trail several years before when we were staying at Ippinitchie Campground in the Wirrabara Forest. Rhonda took this photo of me at the southern end. After two kilometres, you come to a floodway sign. Outer Harbor Greenway Update – Port Adelaide to North Adelaide SA, Copper Rail Trail – Balaklava to Port Wakefield SA, Going Remote on the Denmark Nornalup Heritage Trail, Hervey Bay Rail Trail (Mary to Bay Rail Trail) QLD, High Country Rail Trail VIC – Huon to Old Tallangatta, O’Keefe Rail Trail – Bendigo to Heathcote VIC, Port Fairy to Koroit with the Koroit Casuals, Shiraz Rail Trail SA – McLaren Vale to Willunga, South Burnett Rail Trail – Kingaroy to Murgon QLD, Wadandi Track (Margaret River Rail Trail) WA, Dry Creek Trail – Bridge Road to the Junction Shopping Centre, I started cycling at the age of 68 – Murray’s cycling story, Stuart O’Grady Bikeway – Munno Para to Gawler, Copper Trail – Balaklava to Port Wakefield, Barossa Backroads – Bethany, Penrice, Krondorf, Bethany Barossa Ride via the Barossa Rail Trail, Ceduna Cycling Path to Pinky Point (Encounter Coastal Trail), Port Lincoln – North Shields to the Marina, Murray Bridge to Kinchina Conservation Park, My first cycling adventure on the Mawson Trail, Murray to Clare Lavender Cycling Trail (M2C), 8 Days on the M2C Using our Motorhome as a Base, Port Arthur to Port Clinton on Walk the Yorke (Map 1), Bendigo to Heathcote – O’Keefe Rail Trail –, Melbourne Bayside Cycling Trail – Brighton Beach to CBD, Perth Coastal Ride – Fremantle to Burns Beach, Bunbury – 5 Easy Family-Friendly Bike Rides, Nanango Stock Route – Yarraman to Nanango, South Burnett Rail Trail – Kingaroy to Murgon, I started cycling at the age of 68 – Murray’s story, German Bike and Barge Tour – Saar and Moselle Rivers, Taking a Break from Cycling and Plans for 2021, Port Rickaby to Hardwicke Bay – Walk the Yorke, Port Arthur to Port Clinton on Walk the Yorke, Port Wakefield to Port Arthur on Walk the Yorke, Derek to the Rescue – Freeling to Kapunda.
The Rocky River was dry at the crossing, but there was evidence that a flood had passed through and washed away some of the cycling track. If you're able to, please support our work for as little as $22 per year. With over 750 walking trails showcased, our website shows the work we do to improve your walking experiences. The trail can also be accessed from the South end at the intersection of Horrocks Highway and Hollitt Road.
We know you love walking and we need your support to help us achieve our vision of seeing “more people walking more often”. The Rocky River Rail Trail is a cycling and walking trail that follows the old rail corridor. The Rocky River Rail Trail continues for another kilometre south. The trail can also be accessed from the South end at the intersection of Horrocks Highway and Hollitt Road. We’re proud to be designated as a National Water Trail, but there’s so much more to do and see. Pause for a moment at the rapids and rockpools along the way, and keep an eye out for wildlife coming into the water to drink. So check them out, then head out to explore the beautiful Rock River and its charming river communities…each with its own character, history, and features for you to discover. After admiring the beautiful artwork, we continued to the start of the trail where the railway tracks cross Forest Road. For us, one of the highlights was the pine forest at the northern end of the rail trail. We’re proud to be designated as a National Water Trail, but there’s so much more to do and see. So check them out, then head out to explore the beautiful Rock River and its charming river communities…each with its own character, history, and features for you to discover. Particularly pretty in the winter months after rain . The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips. Map of our ride on the Rocky River Rail Trail. Rocky River Trail is a 10.2 mile trail in North Carolina. *Special notes: Visitors are advised to use caution as the initial segment of the trail … Come have an adventure on the Rock River Trail as it winds through 320 scenic miles of Wisconsin & Illinois. The Rocky River Rail Trail continues for another kilometre south. Start on the west end at City Lake or beyond the MLK statue on the east and follow the paved path thru the various wooded city parks, past the Falls of the Tar, and to either end. Kangaroos in the field on the right. and the remains of a railway bridge which used to cross the Rocky River. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! We had cycled eight kilometres and climbed only 40 metres. Want a bike or foot trail along the river and thru the woods, then the Rocky Mount Tar River Trail is for you. In fact, the Rock River Trail has 10 more intriguing trails to explore. The Rocky River Rail Trail is a cycling and walking trail that follows the old rail corridor. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Another wonderful rail trail, which is also part of the Southern Flinders Rail Trail is the Melrose Wilmington Rail Trail. Watch out for Rosenbergs Goannas (a monitor lizard) on the track. We saw kangaroos in the adjacent field on our return journey. Surface: dirt Difficulty: Easy Trail Visibility: Mostly visible Other Info: Rocky River Trail.Hiking and mountain biking trail available on private land. Rocky Mountain National Park River Trail [CLOSED] is a 4.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Grand Lake, Colorado that features a river and is rated as moderate. Part of the Southern Flinders Rail Trail which will eventually extend 125 kilometres from Wilmington to Yacka, the Rocky River Rail Trail heads south from Wirrabara towards Stone Hut for a little over three kilometres. Rhonda took this photo of me at the southern end. From there it was a short ride to the Wirrabara silos, painted in 2018 by artist Smug (Sam Bates). Rock River History – The Milwaukee and Rock River Canal, Find Famous Art along the Rock River Art Trail, Rock River clean up challenge goes high tech on June 15-28 with Litterati app.