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Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit

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Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit

Moderate

4.3

(12)

388

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Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit

02:47

8.17km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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Cleland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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251 m

Waterfall Gully

Highlight • Waterfall

Panoramic location with carpark and a pretty cafe / bistro nearby. Great starting point for shorter walks up to the top of the waterfall and further to Second Fall. A more ambitious target it top of Mount Lofty which is about a 4.5k walk ( one way) mostly through beautiful and wild Cleland Nat'lPark.

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442 m

First Falls, Waterfall Gully

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful waterfall and great starting points for walks/runs along trails up the hills towards Second Falls and further via Cleland Nat'l Park to the top of Mt. Lofty. Also with a nice cafe / bistro nearby to get some strength.

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787 m

Second Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Just a short walk from the top of Waterfall Gully to Second Falls. Great for kids (and adults) to climb around and over the creek to get some adventure shots 📸

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2.33 km

Wilsons Bog Walk

Highlight • Trail

Probably the best part of the Waterfall Gully to Mt. Lofty hike. Avoid mornings at the weekends when it’s often quite busy.

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4.14 km

Mount Lofty Summit

Highlight • Summit

Mount Lofty is the highest point in the Mount Lofty Ranges and offers sweeping panoramic views across the city of Adelaide and the coastline of Gulf St Vincent. The summit features a well-known lookout, visitor facilities, and access to walking trails that pass through native bushland in the surrounding hills. Its elevated vantage point makes it one of the most popular viewpoints in the Adelaide Hills and a highlight of many nearby hiking routes.

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8.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

3.90 km

114 m

Surfaces

7.52 km

506 m

136 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

9°C

3°C

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Comments

October 9, 2025,Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty return

Good concrete path and distance markers every 25 meters along entire root. Steep gradients require good level of fitness.

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First Falls, Waterfall Gully

Second Falls

Wilsons Bog Walk

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