- Distance
- 2.3 km circuit
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Suitable for
- Walking, Get to by public transport, Jogging
- Grade 1, Easy Walk
- Terrain
- Flat
- Park
- Shepherds Hill Recreation Park
- Region
- Adelaide City & Suburbs
- Download maps & GPS files
- 2 GPS files
- 1 website link
- Photos
- 13 photosJump to Photos section
- Travel options
- Bus
- Car
- Travel time from Adelaide
- 1 hour or less



About the Walking Trail
Explore the river red gums and wildlife along Viaduct Creek on this loop walk. A wide well-made trail which is shared with beginner-level cyclists.
Best walked clockwise. When the Archery Club red flag is flying, the northern part of this trail is closed, but there is a marked route around the club.
You can walk your dog in Shepherds Hill Recreation Park provided it remains under your control on a lead.
Extend this Hike
- connect to the Grey Box Loop via the Seaview Loop, additional 2.4km
- walk up to the old railway viaduct and old railway tunnel, additional 1.5km return
Access via Public Transport
This hike can be accessed via Adelaide Metro bus, from Bus Stop 25 Ayliffes Road, St Marys.