Looking for trails open after the bushfires?
5 Feb 2020: Kangaroo Island was devasted by bushfire in January 2020. Some parks and trails remain closed. View our article of 13 walking trails open post-bushfire.
- Distance
- 4.2 km return
- Duration
- 2 hours return
- Suitable for
- Walking, Hiking
- Grade 3, Moderate Hike
- Terrain
- Flat
- Park
- Flinders Chase National Park
- Region
- Kangaroo Island
- Download maps & GPS files
- 1 map PDF
- 2 GPS files
- 1 website link
- Photos
- 7 photosJump to Photos section
- Travel options
- Car
About the Walking Trail
Starting at Snake Lagoon, this popular trail winds through Sugar Gums and mallee before descending into the Rocky River valley. The trail crosses Rocky River and meanders along its bank to the mouth, providing spectacular views through the valley and across the Southern Ocean.
Access: Snake Lagoon is located 9 km from Flinders Chase Visitor Centre off the West Bay Road.
