Truro to Eudunda
Murray River Lakes and Coorong
Sturt Highway to Eudunda section is 55.6 km. There are long sections between access points of up to 15 km. It is recommended only experienced walkers undertake most of these sections. Be aware of some very exposed areas and some very steep climbs and descents.
Sturt Highway to Dutton, 15.1 km.
Take care. The Sturt Highway at the crossing point is a 110 kph speed limit.
The trail takes a meandering route on road reserves and heads north on "Wild Dog Track". Then, Waterfall Creek is crossed before heading west through "The Gap." Almost unknown until the generosity of the local landowner made it accessible to walkers, this is a picturesque location with permanent water. Then follow Pine Creek and a minor road into Dutton.
Dutton to Leakes Pass Road. 14.3km.
From 6 occupied houses in the late 1940s, a population revival and restoration from the 1970s makes the Dutton Spur Trail a worthwhile diversion.
Leaving Dutton on secondary roads, the Truro to Eudunda Road is followed for 3 km before heading westward. Then, around the base of Mount Rufus before climbing to the summit of Leakes Lookout with 360-degree views.
A steep decent northwards, walk through grazing land, a wide deep creek into a wooded area and onto Leakes Pass Road.
Leakes Pass Road to Footeside Farm 12.2 km
Progressing northwards, a short section of road reserve connects to Smith Road providing a scenic route westward through Narcoota Springs, a watering place of early explorers and rare source of permanent water.
Climbing out of the reserve back onto Smith Road until leaving the road to climb an undulating path to follow the Truro- Eudunda Road to Footeside Farm.
Footeside Farm to Eudunda 14 km
Follow Foote Creek to Woithe Road noting the historic monument. Continue along Woithe Road to Von Reiben Road then cross the main road onto Nicholson Road, onto road reserves that then head towards Eudunda.
An aqueduct forms the route to the golf course, showground, oval and swimming pool. The final section follows the disused Eudunda to Morgan rail track into Eudunda.
