- Distance
- 5.2 km circuit
- Duration
- 1.5 - 3 hours
- Suitable for
- Walking, Hiking, Dog Walking
- Moderate
- Terrain
- Undulating
- Park
- Warren Gorge
- Region
- Flinders Ranges & Outback
- Download maps & GPS files
- 1 map PDF
- 2 GPS files
- 1 website link
- Photos
- 19 photosJump to Photos section
- Travel options
- Car
About the Walking Trail
A 5.2km circuit hike through Warren Gorge, and returning along a ridgeline. The walk follows Warren Gorge, between the towering cliffs, along the native pine tree lined forest, before climbing up to the saddle through yackas. There are multiple lookouts along the ridgeline, be sure not to miss the short sidetrips to each, such as Smoke-Oh Lookout (not signposted with a named sign) and the Lookout Rocks.
The hike begins from the start of the camping area, just after the toilets. The trail is marked with a trailhead sign here, and marked along the way with round white tin can lids on trees.
To visit Warren Gorge you will need to pay an entry fee or camping fee. These are payable when you drive in at self registration station just off Arden Vale Road, on the Warren Gorge Access road, or in Quorn at the Flinders Ranges Visitors Information Centre, Railway Terrace. Find out more about fees and how to pay on the Flinders Ranges Council website.
Photos
Views from the Lookout Rocks
Walking along the ridge
Towering cliffs of Warren Gorge
The view over Warren Gorge from Smoke-Oh Lookout
Following the tree lined creek on the Warren Gorge Trail
Walking beside the creek on the Warren Gorge Trail. The trail is marked with white circles on trees, so is easy to follow
Walking beside the creek on the Warren Gorge Trail
Walking along the open section of ridge, through fields of yackas
Walking beside the creek on the Warren Gorge Trail. The trail is marked with white circles on trees, so is easy to follow
Walking up from the creek up to the saddle and ridge, walking past yackas
Crossing the creek on the Warren Gorge Trail
Cairn on the ridge
Smoke-Oh Lookout
The cliffs on the ridge above Warren Gorge, the trail returns along up there
The sidetrip to Smoke-Oh Lookout is short, watch out for the white markers
Trailhead map at the saddle
The self-registration station at the entrance to Warren Gorge
Trailhead of the Warren Gorge Trail, just past the toilets
Trailhead signage at the Warren Gorge Trail