Mount Crawford Forest Reserve Circuit

Starting near Chalk's Campground on Forest Road, Cromer, this walk takes you on a circuit within Mount Crawford Forest Reserve. This circuit walk takes you through the native and plantation forests around Mount Crawford. Keep a lookout for kangaroos, emus and colorful fungi along the way, and enjoy the beautiful sounds of birds singing. During spring months, there's an abundance of wildflowers along the trail. The terrain undulates gently, and the route consists of wide fire tracks and walking trails. There is clear signage throughout, and there's a boardwalk section along the creek toward the end. 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.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-34.7392074,138.9615605)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Main North Road, A20 Turn on to Main North Road, B19 then drive for 2.9 km Turn right onto Second Street and drive for another 600 m Turn right onto Fifth Street and drive for another 155 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto First Street and drive for another 110 m Keep right onto First Street and drive for another 420 m Turn right onto Ayers Street and drive for another 235 m Turn left onto Duffield Street and drive for another 45 m Turn right onto Rudall Street and drive for another 220 m Turn left onto Gozzard Street and drive for another 255 m Turn sharp left onto East Terrace and drive for another 15 m Turn right onto Barossa Avenue and drive for another 380 m Turn left onto Barossa Avenue and drive for another 80 m Turn right onto Calton Road and drive for another 1.2 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Calton Road and drive for another 840 m Turn right onto Balmoral Road and drive for another 6.7 km Turn sharp right onto Williamstown Road and drive for another 5.8 km Turn right onto Lyndoch Valley Road, B31 and drive for another 12.5 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the intersection of Chalks Road and B34, head towards the metal gate next to the green “CHALKS ROAD” signpost along the concrete/gravel, moving directly away from B34. Pass through/over the gate, then head towards the creek crossing with wooden railings. In about 275 metres after passing the creek, turn left as the tracks intersect to continue along Mount Crawford Forest Reserve Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 25 m head through/around the gate. After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Chalks Road.
	After another 290 m turn left. After another 270 m pass the toilet (35 m on your left). After another 7 m pass the shelter (50 m on your left).
	After another 205 m continue straight. After another 590 m continue straight.
	After another 340 m continue straight. After another 350 m continue straight. After another 600 m continue straight. After another 620 m continue straight, to head along Forties Road. After another 155 m head through/around the gate. After another 180 m continue straight.
	After another 115 m continue straight. After another 260 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Road. After another 25 m head through/around the gate. After another 85 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Road. After another 390 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Road. After another 210 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Road. After another 240 m (at the intersection of Ridge Road & WG3 Track) continue straight, to head along Ridge Road. After another 300 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Road. After another 235 m (at the intersection of Ridge Road & WG2 Track) continue straight, to head along Ridge Road. After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Road. After another 185 m (at the intersection of Speck Gully Road & Ridge Road) continue straight, to head along Ridge Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Ridge Road & Baynes Gully Road) turn right, to head along Baynes Gully Road.
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Baynes Gully Road.
	After another 280 m veer left. After another 810 m veer right, to head along Tower Hill Track.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Chalks Road & Tower Hill Track) turn right, to head along Chalks Road (a vehicle track). After another 220 m (at the intersection of Baynes Gully Road & Chalks Road) continue straight, to head along Chalks Road. After another 200 m continue straight, to head along Chalks Road.
	After another 190 m veer left, to head along Chalks Road.
	After another 25 m veer left. After another 335 m continue straight. After another 195 m continue straight, to head along Forties Road.
	After another 50 m turn right.
	After another 25 m turn left. After another 370 m cross the bridge (about 135 m long)
	After another 280 m continue straight. After another 60 m cross the bridge (about 840 m long)
	After another 600 m turn left, to head along Chalks Road.
	After another 50 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Crawford Forest Reserve Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	11.7 km
Time	3 h to 5 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 620 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 610 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	610 m	[toilet]
Shelter	620 m	[shelter]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Blacktown Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 25 January
  
  29°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Sunday 26 January
  
  18°C → 28°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the outer west in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day.
  
  Monday 27 January
  
  20°C → 35°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning northerly during the morning then tending northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 28 January
  
  23°C → 40°C
  Shower or two developing.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west in the afternoon and evening. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h shifting southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the afternoon.
  
  Wednesday 29 January
  
  19°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly during the morning.
  
  Thursday 30 January
  
  19°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 31 January
  
  19°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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