Starting from the end of Edgar Street, Bedford Park, this walk traverses the entire length of Sturt Gorge Recreation Park via the River Trail, taking in the rugged beauty of the gorge while passing through a variety of vegetation communities. The trails and junctions are fully signposted, and there are map boards at the trailheads. Learn about the old stone Horners Bridge. This is quite an adventurous walk, with numerous river crossings and some rock scrambling. After rain, expect the river to be higher, and the stepping-stones across the river crossings may become submerged. 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.
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 started From the end of Edgar Street(between houses 26 and 17), Bedford Park, head towards the gap between the wooden roadblock and the metal gate along the concrete, moving directly away from the street. Pass through the gap and follow the formed fire trail gently uphill as it veers left to continue along Sturt Gorge River Trail(One-Way).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Edgar Track.
Keep right.
After another 380 m (at the intersection of Edgar Track & Adam's Orchard Trail) continue straight, to head along Adam's Orchard Trail (a walking track).
After another 570 m (at the intersection of Tillite Fire Track & Adam's Orchard Trail) veer right, to head along Tillite Fire Track (a vehicle track).
After another 190 m (at the intersection of Tillite Fire Track & River Trail) continue straight, to head along River Trail (a walking track).
After another 165 m (at the intersection of Ctenotus Fire Track & River Trail) continue straight, to head along Ctenotus Fire Track (a vehicle track).
After another 20 m (at the intersection of Ctenotus Fire Track & River Trail) veer left, to head along River Trail (a walking track).
After another 220 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
After another 295 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
After another 750 m (at the intersection of Parrianna Link Trail & River Trail) continue straight, to head along River Trail.
After another 380 m turn right.
After another 100 m come to the waterfall.
After another 165 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
After another 310 m turn right, to head along River Trail.
After another 45 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
After another 180 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
After another 115 m (at the intersection of Fire Track & River Trail) turn left, to head along Fire Track (a vehicle track).
After another 155 m veer right, to head along Fire Track.
After another 290 m (at the intersection of Fire Track & River Trail) turn left, to head along River Trail (a walking track).
After another 530 m (at the intersection of Little River & River Trail) turn right, to head along Little River.
After another 680 m (at the intersection of Little River & Sidewinder) continue straight, to head along Little River.
After another 60 m (at the intersection of River Trail & Little River) turn sharp right, to head along River Trail.
After another 400 m (at the intersection of Gunners Run & River Trail) continue straight (a footpath).
After another 100 m (at the intersection of Gunners Run & River Trail) continue straight, to head along River Trail (a walking track).
After another 330 m turn left, to head along River Trail.
After another 25 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
After another 640 m continue straight, to head along River Trail.
After another 110 m (at the intersection of Wattle Trail & River Trail) continue straight.
After another 340 m continue straight.
After another 490 m turn left, to head along Flagstaff Hill Fire Track.
After another 70 m head through/around the gate.
Continue straight, to head along Flagstaff Hill Fire Track.
After another 50 m head through/around the gate.
After another 280 m head through/around the gate.
After another 3 m continue straight.
Keep left, following the track along the river.
After another 430 m head up the steps (about 10 m long)
After another 205 m come to the end.
About 35 m past the end is a car park.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Sturt Gorge River Trail(One-Way)
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
9.1 km
Time
3 h to 4 h 30 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
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
Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
