PLANNED TRAINING RUNS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE YURREBILLA TRAIL ULTRA
TRAINING RUN #1 on Saturday 3 July 2010 - Belair RS to Kavel’s Lookout (near Eagle on the Hill)
TRAINING RUN #2 on Saturday 31 July 2010 - Kavel’s lookout (near Eagle on the Hill) to Norton Summit
TRAINING RUN #3 on Saturday 28 August 2010 - Norton Summit to Athelstone
Yurrebilla Trail 56km Ultra Training Runs
Leading up to the running of the Yurrebilla Trail 56km Ultra in late September, three runs have been organised in July and August. These runs, which will cover the full length of the Yurrebilla Trail, can be used to familiarize yourself with the trail or as part of your preparation for the event.
Runners have the choice of running either the trail one way or running out and back. A water drop will be made at the end of each trail for runners that are running out and back. Other than this, there will not be any support with runners required to carry their own water and food supplies.
Like the regular monthly trail runs, runners will be asked to sign on and off at the start/finish. Everyone is welcome to participate in these trail runs and to do the distance that best suits them.
All runs will start at 8.00am from the designated starting point.
If you wish to only run the course one way, and want to get a lift back to the start, you need to be at the designated finish point, ready to go, at 7.15am. To ensure that there is adequate transport, you are asked to email Terry Cleary by c.o.b. on the Thursday prior to the run to let him know if you are wanting a lift.
As the primary purpose of these training runs is to encourage and familiarize new runners who are considering running the Yurrebilla Trail 56km Ultra, the focus will be on making sure everyone is assisted and doesn’t get lost. This may mean that a decision is made to run in a single group with some runners running at a speed slower than they would normally run. This will depend on the number of new runners that turn up on the morning as well as the number of runners who are familiar with the trail.
Detailed maps of the Yurrebilla Trail are available at the Yurrebilla Trail 56km Ultra webpage.
Walkers, especially if you who are preparing for the Trailblazer Challenge in October are most welcome to join us in these trail runs, but we cannot guarantee to provide assistance/support.
TRAINING RUN #1 on Saturday 3 July 2010
Belair RS to Kavel’s Lookout (near Eagle on the Hill) - 16.5km/33km
Refer Maps of Belair to Brownhill Creek and Brownhill Creek to Eagle on the Hill
(Be at Kavel’s Lookout at 7.15 if you intend to run only one way and want a lift to the start.
Runs starts 8.00 am from Belair RS)
Belair Railway Station to Sheoak Rd/Pony Ridge Rd (4.5 kms)
Beginning at Belair Railway Station, the trail takes you through Belair National Park. The Trail passes Playford Lake, following Workanda Creek to Echo Tunnel, a low pedestrian tunnel that passes under the Adelaide-Melbourne railway line. The trail then skirts a seasonal waterfall along the Workanda Track and then continues along the Wilyawa Track to Sheoak Rd.
Sheoak Rd to McElligotts Quarry Reserve (5 kms)
The Trail crosses Sheoak Rd and heads down Pony Ridge Road before descending steeply to Brownhill Creek, then westward along the creek. Just past the caravan park, the trail climbs to McElligotts Quarry where the first city views unfold.
McElligotts Quarry Reserve to Kavel's Lookout, Mt Barker Rd (7 kms) Support
The trail winds along behind the top of historic Carrick Hill and enters Waite Conservation Reserve, where a botanically significant remnant Grey Box woodland is located. Magnificent views to the city can be seen as the trail continues on an unmade road reserve that traverses private land before joining Mt Barker Rd, the former South Eastern Freeway. Just over a kilometer up the road Kavel's Lookout provides welcome rest and great views.
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TRAINING RUN #2 on Saturday 31 July 2010
Kavel’s lookout (near Eagle on the Hill) to Norton Summit - 17.5km/35km
Refer Maps of Eagle on the Hill to Greenhill Road and Greenhill Road to Norton Summit
(Be at Scenic Hotel, Norton Summit at 7.15 if you intend to run only one way and want a lift to the start.
Runs starts 8.00 am from Kavel’s Lookout)
Kavel’s Lookout to Cleland Wildlife Reserve (3.5 kms)
Climbing further up the old freeway to the Eagle on the Hill Hotel, the trail crosses above the Heysen Tunnels, following the Pioneers Women’s Trail before veering left on a narrow winding trail down into Waterfall Gully. Joining the main Waterfall Gully Trail the trail passes Chinamans Hut ruin and Wilson’s Bog, where lush patches of rare coral fern are located. The trail then joins the Bilba track climbing steeply to Cleland Wildlife Park.
Cleland Wildlife Reserve to Mt Lofty Rd/Pillbox Track Intersection (4.5kms)
From Cleland the track winds across the hill face with several ups and downs before finally rising to Mt Lofty Rd at the Pillbox Track entrance.
Mt Lofty Rd/Pillbox Track Intersection to Horsnell Gully Park (3 kms)
Following the road the trail provides beautiful views of Piccadilly Valley before crossing Greenhill Rd. The trail then passes through private land to Coach Rd. The track leaves the road briefly allowing for some stunning city views, but rejoins Coach Rd before coming to the Horsnell Gully Conservation Park gates.
Coach Rd gate to Ridge Track gate - Horsnell Gully Park (4.5 kms)
From the Horsnell Gully Conservation Park gates the trail follows the route to Rockdale Hill, briefly leaving the Conservation Park and descending steeply into the Giles section of the park where the trail veers sharply to the right following the upper track past the Giles Ruins. This is then followed by a steep climb up to Woods Hill Rd.
Ridge Track -Horsnell Gully Park to Scenic Hotel, Norton Summit (2 kms)
Trail winds around through private property before joining Lobethal Rd and Crescent Rd into Norton Summit.
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TRAINING RUN #3 on Saturday 28 August 2010
Norton Summit to Athelstone - 22km/44km
Refer Maps Norton Summit to Blackhill and Blackhill to Athelstone
(Be at Athelstone Trailhead at 7.15 am if you intend to run only one way and want a lift to the start.
Runs starts 8.00 am from Scenic Hotel, Norton Summit)
Scenic Hotel, Norton Summit to Morialta Cottage (2 kms)
The trail runs adjacent to Colonial Drive to the historic Morialta Barns before returning to the road. Further along Colonial Drive the trail passes The Farm turning back towards Morialta just past Morialta Cottage.
Morialta Cottage to Deep View Lookout (4.5 kms)
Turning back past Morialta Cottage the trail runs alongside fourth creek with vineyards to the south, before entering Morialta Conservation Park. The trail winds through the Morialta Gorge past Third Fall and then coming out on top of the Second and First Falls. The trail then cuts across the northern hills finally coming out at Deep View Lookout.
Deep View Lookout to Moores Track/ Fox Hill intersection (4.5 kms)
Beginning with a climb directly above Deep View Lookout the trail joins the Rocky Hill Track for several kilometers before turning left at Moores Track. At the end of a downhill section the track comes to an intersection where the trail turns right to Fox Dam.
Moores Track/ Fox Hill intersection to Montacute Rd, Quarry track (4 kms) Support
Heading past the Fox Dam the trail winds across the hills before finally descending to Montacute Rd. The trail then descends for a kilometer or two to the commencement of the Quarry Track.
Montacute Rd, Quarry Track to Gorge Rd, Athelstone (7 kms)
The trail heads back eastwards along the quarry line before climbing steeply up Black Hill. Near the summit the trail joins the Black Hill Track where it flattens out. Continuing on, the trail turns north-east onto the Sugarloaves Trail before a sharp right hand turn
down the Ambers Ruins track on the way to Gorge Rd.
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"There’s only one thing worse than running Yurrebilla…….not running it!”
TRAINING RUN #1 on Saturday 3 July 2010 - Belair RS to Kavel’s Lookout (near Eagle on the Hill)
TRAINING RUN #2 on Saturday 31 July 2010 - Kavel’s lookout (near Eagle on the Hill) to Norton Summit
TRAINING RUN #3 on Saturday 28 August 2010 - Norton Summit to Athelstone
Yurrebilla Trail 56km Ultra Training Runs
Leading up to the running of the Yurrebilla Trail 56km Ultra in late September, three runs have been organised in July and August. These runs, which will cover the full length of the Yurrebilla Trail, can be used to familiarize yourself with the trail or as part of your preparation for the event.
Runners have the choice of running either the trail one way or running out and back. A water drop will be made at the end of each trail for runners that are running out and back. Other than this, there will not be any support with runners required to carry their own water and food supplies.
Like the regular monthly trail runs, runners will be asked to sign on and off at the start/finish. Everyone is welcome to participate in these trail runs and to do the distance that best suits them.
All runs will start at 8.00am from the designated starting point.
If you wish to only run the course one way, and want to get a lift back to the start, you need to be at the designated finish point, ready to go, at 7.15am. To ensure that there is adequate transport, you are asked to email Terry Cleary by c.o.b. on the Thursday prior to the run to let him know if you are wanting a lift.
As the primary purpose of these training runs is to encourage and familiarize new runners who are considering running the Yurrebilla Trail 56km Ultra, the focus will be on making sure everyone is assisted and doesn’t get lost. This may mean that a decision is made to run in a single group with some runners running at a speed slower than they would normally run. This will depend on the number of new runners that turn up on the morning as well as the number of runners who are familiar with the trail.
Detailed maps of the Yurrebilla Trail are available at the Yurrebilla Trail 56km Ultra webpage.
Walkers, especially if you who are preparing for the Trailblazer Challenge in October are most welcome to join us in these trail runs, but we cannot guarantee to provide assistance/support.
TRAINING RUN #1 on Saturday 3 July 2010
Belair RS to Kavel’s Lookout (near Eagle on the Hill) - 16.5km/33km
Refer Maps of Belair to Brownhill Creek and Brownhill Creek to Eagle on the Hill
(Be at Kavel’s Lookout at 7.15 if you intend to run only one way and want a lift to the start.
Runs starts 8.00 am from Belair RS)
Belair Railway Station to Sheoak Rd/Pony Ridge Rd (4.5 kms)
Beginning at Belair Railway Station, the trail takes you through Belair National Park. The Trail passes Playford Lake, following Workanda Creek to Echo Tunnel, a low pedestrian tunnel that passes under the Adelaide-Melbourne railway line. The trail then skirts a seasonal waterfall along the Workanda Track and then continues along the Wilyawa Track to Sheoak Rd.
Sheoak Rd to McElligotts Quarry Reserve (5 kms)
The Trail crosses Sheoak Rd and heads down Pony Ridge Road before descending steeply to Brownhill Creek, then westward along the creek. Just past the caravan park, the trail climbs to McElligotts Quarry where the first city views unfold.
McElligotts Quarry Reserve to Kavel's Lookout, Mt Barker Rd (7 kms) Support
The trail winds along behind the top of historic Carrick Hill and enters Waite Conservation Reserve, where a botanically significant remnant Grey Box woodland is located. Magnificent views to the city can be seen as the trail continues on an unmade road reserve that traverses private land before joining Mt Barker Rd, the former South Eastern Freeway. Just over a kilometer up the road Kavel's Lookout provides welcome rest and great views.
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TRAINING RUN #2 on Saturday 31 July 2010
Kavel’s lookout (near Eagle on the Hill) to Norton Summit - 17.5km/35km
Refer Maps of Eagle on the Hill to Greenhill Road and Greenhill Road to Norton Summit
(Be at Scenic Hotel, Norton Summit at 7.15 if you intend to run only one way and want a lift to the start.
Runs starts 8.00 am from Kavel’s Lookout)
Kavel’s Lookout to Cleland Wildlife Reserve (3.5 kms)
Climbing further up the old freeway to the Eagle on the Hill Hotel, the trail crosses above the Heysen Tunnels, following the Pioneers Women’s Trail before veering left on a narrow winding trail down into Waterfall Gully. Joining the main Waterfall Gully Trail the trail passes Chinamans Hut ruin and Wilson’s Bog, where lush patches of rare coral fern are located. The trail then joins the Bilba track climbing steeply to Cleland Wildlife Park.
Cleland Wildlife Reserve to Mt Lofty Rd/Pillbox Track Intersection (4.5kms)
From Cleland the track winds across the hill face with several ups and downs before finally rising to Mt Lofty Rd at the Pillbox Track entrance.
Mt Lofty Rd/Pillbox Track Intersection to Horsnell Gully Park (3 kms)
Following the road the trail provides beautiful views of Piccadilly Valley before crossing Greenhill Rd. The trail then passes through private land to Coach Rd. The track leaves the road briefly allowing for some stunning city views, but rejoins Coach Rd before coming to the Horsnell Gully Conservation Park gates.
Coach Rd gate to Ridge Track gate - Horsnell Gully Park (4.5 kms)
From the Horsnell Gully Conservation Park gates the trail follows the route to Rockdale Hill, briefly leaving the Conservation Park and descending steeply into the Giles section of the park where the trail veers sharply to the right following the upper track past the Giles Ruins. This is then followed by a steep climb up to Woods Hill Rd.
Ridge Track -Horsnell Gully Park to Scenic Hotel, Norton Summit (2 kms)
Trail winds around through private property before joining Lobethal Rd and Crescent Rd into Norton Summit.
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TRAINING RUN #3 on Saturday 28 August 2010
Norton Summit to Athelstone - 22km/44km
Refer Maps Norton Summit to Blackhill and Blackhill to Athelstone
(Be at Athelstone Trailhead at 7.15 am if you intend to run only one way and want a lift to the start.
Runs starts 8.00 am from Scenic Hotel, Norton Summit)
Scenic Hotel, Norton Summit to Morialta Cottage (2 kms)
The trail runs adjacent to Colonial Drive to the historic Morialta Barns before returning to the road. Further along Colonial Drive the trail passes The Farm turning back towards Morialta just past Morialta Cottage.
Morialta Cottage to Deep View Lookout (4.5 kms)
Turning back past Morialta Cottage the trail runs alongside fourth creek with vineyards to the south, before entering Morialta Conservation Park. The trail winds through the Morialta Gorge past Third Fall and then coming out on top of the Second and First Falls. The trail then cuts across the northern hills finally coming out at Deep View Lookout.
Deep View Lookout to Moores Track/ Fox Hill intersection (4.5 kms)
Beginning with a climb directly above Deep View Lookout the trail joins the Rocky Hill Track for several kilometers before turning left at Moores Track. At the end of a downhill section the track comes to an intersection where the trail turns right to Fox Dam.
Moores Track/ Fox Hill intersection to Montacute Rd, Quarry track (4 kms) Support
Heading past the Fox Dam the trail winds across the hills before finally descending to Montacute Rd. The trail then descends for a kilometer or two to the commencement of the Quarry Track.
Montacute Rd, Quarry Track to Gorge Rd, Athelstone (7 kms)
The trail heads back eastwards along the quarry line before climbing steeply up Black Hill. Near the summit the trail joins the Black Hill Track where it flattens out. Continuing on, the trail turns north-east onto the Sugarloaves Trail before a sharp right hand turn
down the Ambers Ruins track on the way to Gorge Rd.
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"There’s only one thing worse than running Yurrebilla…….not running it!”
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YURREBILLA TRAIL 56KM ULTRA
3 October 2010
HEAD FOR THE HILLS... THE ADELAIDE HILLS... THE RACE IS ON!
3 October 2010
HEAD FOR THE HILLS... THE ADELAIDE HILLS... THE RACE IS ON!
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