The Yurrebilla Trail is a challenging but popular 34 mi point-to-point trail that starts at Belair Railway Station, Belair, South Australia and takes approximately 4 – 5 days to reach the end at the River Torrens at Ambers Gully. The undulating terrain ranges from single-track to vehicle fire tracks through the Adelaide hills, with some arduous climbs that reward your efforts with breath-taking views from start to finish. This route takes in some of the regions most beautiful tourist sites including Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens, Waterfall Gully, Mount Lofty Summit and Black Hill Conservation Park. As the trail passes through national parks and conservation areas dogs are not allowed on this trail. This hiking route is graded as Difficult, reaching a total elevation gain of 5841 ft, it’s usually split into 5 sections consisting of one full day and four half day sections, taking bushwalkers past towns offering accommodation options, resupply, rest and refreshment stops on route. For information on how we grade trails, please click here. Vehicles are charged to enter the Belair National Park, but hikers and cyclists can enter for free, and although the trail is signposted throughout, navigation may be required in some sections so it’s important to follow your hiking app or consult your route planner if necessary. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info, click here.
