- Distance
- 1.7 km circuit
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Suitable for
- Hiking, Trail Running
- Moderate
- Terrain
- Steep
- Region
- Adelaide Hills
- Download maps & GPS files
- 2 GPS files
- Photos
- 9 photosJump to Photos section
- Travel options
- Car
- Travel time from Adelaide
- 1 hour or less
About the Walking Trail
This walking route is an alternative to the easy Summit Walking Trail.
The trail is easy to follow, and provides views to the east and west.
You can start the hike from either:
- From the first carpark, next to the radio towers, on Mount Summit Road. The trail starts from the large boulder in the first area of the carpark. This makes a 1.7km loop hike. The carpark gate on Mt Summit Road is locked before dusk every night.
- Via Summit Fire Track or ‘Scenic Way Up’, a walking-only fire track which connects from Williams Road. There is a small roadside parking area next to the gate and Authorised Vehicles Only sign. Follow the 950m fire track which loops around to the south, up to the walking trails. This makes a 3.6km lollipop hike.
Photos
Walking up to the summit
The Scenic Bushwalk around the summit of Mt Barker
Views from the Scenic Bushwalk around the summit of Mt Barker
Starting from the carpark: The Scenic Bushwalk, the hike that goes around the summit of Mt Barker, starts beside this boulder in the carpark
Starting from the carpark: The Scenic Bushwalk starts at the boulder with this old plaque
Starting on the 'Scenic Way Up' route: Park car here at the end of the Summit Fire Track (accessed from Williams Road), at the gate next to Authorised Vehicles Only sign. Follow this Summit Fire Track, which loops around to the south, up to the walking trails.
Starting on the 'Scenic Way Up' route: You are allowed to walk in the reserve here, just not drive. Follow this Summit Fire Track, which loops around to the south, up to the walking trails.
Starting on the 'Scenic Way Up' route: Walk along the 950m long fire track
Starting on the 'Scenic Way Up' route: Driving to this walk, turn left up Williams Road, ignoring the No Access To The Summit Sign. You cannot drive to the summit this way, but you can walk to the summit. Alternatively, you can drive to the summit carpark via Mount Summit Road and begin the hike there