Simpson Loop Trail (20km)

Join us as we walk the Simpson Loop Trail in Kersbrook on Saturday 21^st September 2024.

TICKETS

Tickets are discounted for members or $48.00pp for non-members.

To see our membership packages head to our Wise Women Walking membership page

WALK DETAILS

This walk is approximately 20km (allow 6 to 7 hours depending on group pace).

We will along the Simpson Loop Trail which is located in the northern area of Kersbrook.

This is a Grade 3 walk along country roads and trails through farmland.  Parts of this trail is along dirt roads, so care is needed with vehicles, and we also walk part of the Kersbrook Horse Trails.

Whilst this is not an overly technical walk, it is a long walk. Hiking poles might be useful.  

To learn more about the walk grade rating system click - Australian Walking Track Grading System

MEET TIME/LOCATION

Our meet time is 8.15am for an 8.30am start at the Kersbrook Public Hall, located on Scott Street in Kersbrook, though the best place to park is on James Street.

Note: toilets are located at the start/finish of this walk

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I.C.E. MEDICAL DETAILS FORM

Don’t forget to print off your I.C.E. Medical Form

Leaders will have a few spare forms if you are unable to print at home.

WEATHER AND GEAR

You can check the forecast for the walk location here - http://www.bom.gov.au/places/sa/kersbrook/forecast/detailed/

If the weather forecast is for extreme weather or a fire ban is issued for the Adelaide Hills, this walk will be cancelled the day before and fully refunded.

We will only cancel last minute (by text message and email) if there is a severe weather warning/thunderstorm warning or weather events that are likely to impact on the safety of our leaders and walkers.

Due to the variability of the weather, the following items will be needed:

- a daypack (25-35 litre) backpack

- 2-3 litres of water

- sun protection (hat, sunnies, suncream) or wet weather gear (check the forecast and plan accordingly!)

- blister kit/personal medication

- high energy snacks/fruit (and lunch to enjoy enroute)

- boots/comfortable walking shoes

- layerable clothing for before/during/after the walk (eg. jumper/jacket)

- walking poles (optional)

Please ensure you have the minimum gear required as no refunds are possible after booking. If you arrive underprepared without wet weather clothing or the gear listed above, our Leaders have the right to ask you not to walk with us for safety reasons.

Note: All our leaders carry group first aid kits, emergency communication devices and are qualified bushwalking leaders.

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND

If you are no longer able to attend the walk, and it is BEFORE 5pm the day before the walk, please reply by email wisewomenwalking@outlook.com

If it is AFTER 5pm the day before the walk, please text Cherie on 0438 084 187.

The night before the walk you will receive an email with the mobile number you need to use for last minute cancellations or if you need directions on the morning of the walk.

OTHER INFORMATION

Our walks are all about fun, fitness and friendship - not a personal training session. If we cannot walk and talk at the same time, we are walking too fast! And we never leave anyone behind.

Minimum age requirement for our walks is 15 years old (as long they are accompanied by a supervising adult). Please check with us if unsure.

For the walk to go ahead, we need a minimum of 4 walkers registered by the registration closing time (5pm the day before the walk).  If a walk is cancelled due to the minimum number not being met, participants who have registered will be notified by text the evening before the walk and a refund will be given.

During our walks, photos may be taken for use publicly on our website, social media channels and e-newsletter. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken/used, please notify us via email - wisewomenwalking@outlook.com  

FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS

We welcome your feedback and/or questions. If you have any feedback or questions at all, please email us at wisewomenwalking@outlook.com  or you can text or call Cherie Rothery on 0438 084 187.