Main Ridge, Ambers Gully, Sugarloaves and Yurrebilla Track Loop

Starting from the Black Hill Conservation Park car park on Gorge Road, Athelstone, this walk takes you on a circuit within Black Hill Conservation Park via the Main Ridge, Ambers Gully, Sugarloaves and Yurrebilla tracks. There are also great opportunities to spot birds, kangaroos, koalas. From the higher points of the hike, walkers are rewarded with are breathtaking views of the park and the city. The trail is a mostly narrow walking track, with some fire track sections. There are some rocky ascents and descents throughout, which make this quite an exhilarating hike. 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	(-34.8631271,138.7210351)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Portrush Road, A17 Turn on to Payneham Road, A11 then drive for 1.8 km Keep right onto Payneham Road and drive for another 40 m Turn left onto Lower North East Road and drive for another 1.6 km Turn right onto Gorge Road and drive for another 2.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gorge Road, B31 and drive for another 3.3 km Turn right onto Main Ridge Track and drive for another 25 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 100 m back from the start).
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Tuck's Track & Main Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Main Ridge Track. After another 60 m head through/around the gate. After another 55 m (from the Main Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Main Ridge Track.
	After another 195 m (at the intersection of Yurrebilla Trail Section 5 & Main Ridge Track) veer left.
	After another 380 m (at the intersection of Ambers Gully Track & Main Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Ambers Gully Track.
	After another 750 m (at the intersection of Yurrebilla Trail & Ambers Gully Track) turn left, to head along Ambers Gully Track. After another 940 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 430 m (at the intersection of Main Ridge Track & Ambers Gully Track) veer right, to head along Main Ridge Track.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Sugarloaves Track & Main Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Sugarloaves Track. After another 590 m (at the intersection of Sugarloaves Track & Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight, to head along Sugarloaves Track.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Yurrebilla Trail & Sugarloaves Track) turn right, to head along Yurrebilla Trail (a footpath). After another 980 m (at the intersection of Ambers Gully Track & Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 480 m (at the intersection of Main Ridge Track & Yurrebilla Trail Section 5) veer left, to head along Main Ridge Track (a vehicle track). After another 195 m (from the Main Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Main Ridge Track.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Main Ridge Track & Tuck's Track) continue straight, to head along Main Ridge Track. Then to find the car park. After another 15 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Main Ridge, Ambers Gully, Sugarloaves and Yurrebilla Track Loop

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.4 km
Time	2 h to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -85 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-85 m	[toilet]

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Bulli Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 24 April
  
  23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, becoming less likely this evening. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 25 April
  
  18°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm about higher ground in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  18°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending north to northwesterly in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  17°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  3 → 30mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 24.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  16°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 22.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  16°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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  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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