Malloga Falls Hike

Malloga Falls Hike is a long, demanding outing. The route is 22.6 km with 294 m of climbing in HiiKER, and comparable park listings put it at about 9 hours return, so it is usually treated as a full-day hike rather than a short walk.

Malloga Falls Hike is best suited to experienced hikers. It is rated Extra Difficult on HiiKER, and the route into Edeowie Gorge is known for rougher, less distinct sections beyond Cooinda Camp where solid navigation skills are important.

Malloga Falls Hike is generally walked from the Wilpena area in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Common route descriptions place both the start and finish at Wilpena Pound Resort Campground, with the trail passing through Pound Gap and by Hills Homestead on the way toward Edeowie Gorge.

Malloga Falls Hike crosses some of the best-known terrain around Wilpena Pound. The route goes through Pound Gap, passes Hills Homestead, traverses the floor of Wilpena Pound, and continues into Edeowie Gorge before reaching the twin Malloga Falls.

No. Malloga Falls are usually dry and tend to flow only after significant rain, so the destination is often more about the gorge scenery and remote setting than a guaranteed waterfall. Even in dry conditions, Edeowie Gorge and the surrounding rock formations are the main draw.

Yes. Trail information for this route states that Malloga Falls Hike is closed during the summer months of December, January, and February because of extreme heat conditions in the Flinders Ranges. Current park alerts should also be checked before setting out, as additional closures can apply.

No. Malloga Falls Hike is in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, and dogs are not permitted in the park. That means this is not a dog-friendly hike unless an assistance dog is covered under park rules.