Black Hill Summit Hike via Ghost Tree Gully, Banksia and Summit Tracks
1 h 30 min to 2 h 45 min to 1 h 15 min
5.7 km
circuit
↑ 366 m ↓ -366 m
Hard track
Starting from the Gate 6 car park at the end of Addison Avenue, Athelstone, this walk takes you on a circuit around Black Hill Conservation Park via the Ghost Tree Gully, Banksia and Summit Tracks. The hike initially follows the Ghost Tree Gully and Banksia tracks, climbing steadily towards the summit of Black Hill, which offers spectacular views across the Adelaide Plains and the surrounding metropolitan area. From the summit, the hike descends steeply back to the car park along the Summit Track. Keep a lookout for kangaroos, koalas and a variety of birds along the way. At the end of the walk, you can take a stroll through the landscaped Wildflower Garden on Addison Ave, which dates back to the late 1940s. This loop consists of fire tracks and narrow walking trails, with some steep hills and uneven rocky surfaces, suitable for moderate fitness levels. It can be done in either direction, with the anti-clockwise direction featuring the steeper section first, avoiding the rocky descent which can be slippery. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Turn left onto Lower North East Road and drive for another 1.6 km
Turn right onto Gorge Road and drive for another 2.5 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gorge Road and drive for another 1 km
Turn right onto Maryvale Road and drive for another 350 m
Turn left onto Addison Avenue and drive for another 400 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Addison Avenue and drive for another 710 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the Gate 6 car park at the end of Addison Avenue, Athelstone, head through the gate and continue ahead, passing a green 'Black Hill Conservation Park' (to your left). After about 60m, head left along the signposted Tetragonal Track and continue the Black Hill Summit Hike via Ghost Tree Gully, Banksia and Summit Tracks (clockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Tetragona Trail & Addison Avenue Start heading along Tetragona Trail (a vehicle track).
Find the gate at the start.
After another 45 m (at the intersection of Tetragona Track & Tetragona Trail) turn left, to head along Tetragona Track.
After another 460 m (at the intersection of Joann Track & Tetragona Trail) turn right, to head along Joann Track.
After another 20 m (at the intersection of Joann Track & Everest Track) continue straight, to head along Joann Track.
After another 185 m (at the intersection of Ghost Tree Gully Track & Everest Track) turn right, to head along Ghost Tree Gully Track.
After another 210 m (at the intersection of Ghost Tree Gully Track & Tucks Track) continue straight, to head along Ghost Tree Gully Track.
After another 860 m (at the intersection of Ghost Tree Gully Track & Summit Trail) continue straight, to head along Ghost Tree Gully Track.
After another 560 m (at the intersection of Banksia Track & Ghost Tree Gully Track) turn sharp right, to head along Banksia Track.
After another 730 m (at the intersection of Banksia Track & Emergency Track) turn right, to head along Banksia Track.
After another 155 m continue straight, to head along Banksia Track.
After another 130 m (at the intersection of Black Hill Track & Banksia Track) turn right, to head along Black Hill Track.
After another 95 m continue straight, to head along Black Hill Track.
After another 325 m (at the intersection of Black Hill Track & Summit Trail) continue straight, to head along Black Hill Track.
After another 315 m (at the intersection of Summit Track & Black Hill Track) veer right, to head along Summit Track.
After another 95 m pass the "Black Hill" (on your left).
After another 360 m turn left, to head along Summit Track.
After another 980 m continue straight.
After another 15 m continue straight.
After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Summit Nature Trail.
After another 15 m (at the intersection of Tetragona Trail & Tetragona Track) continue straight, to head along Tetragona Trail.
Continue another 65 m to find at the intersection of Tetragona Trail & Addison Avenue at the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Black Hill Summit Hike via Ghost Tree Gully, Banksia and Summit Tracks
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
5.7 km
Time
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Bushwalk
1 h 30 min to 2 h
45 min to 1 h 15 min
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Find the gate at the start.
After another 20 m (at the intersection of Joann Track & Everest Track) continue straight, to head along Joann Track.
Continue another 65 m to find at the intersection of Tetragona Trail & Addison Avenue at the end.
