187-Trail Volunteering
Show notes
Whether you walk trails only a few kilometres long or are into big trails many hundreds of kilometres in distance the next time you put feet to the ground spare a thought for how the trail gets there and manages to stay in such good condition. While the state governments play a role in both the construction and maintenance of trails much of the work is done by volunteers; those unsung hero’s who quietly get on with the job so that we who hike them, can do so in a comfortable fashion.
In this episode we talk to two trail volunteer groups about the role they play in proposing, building, and maintaining their respective trails.
Podcast Overview
- Podcast Introduction
- Episode Introduction (time index 0:01:29)
- Heysen Trail Volunteers (time index 0:02:22)
- Lavander Federation Trail Volunteers (time index 0:29:52)
- Gill and Tim final thoughts (time index 0:01:01)
Close (time index 1:13:27)
Friends of the Heysen Trail
If you want to find out more about volunteering or for that matter walking on the Heysen Trail then here are some useful links:
- Website: The Friends of the Heysen Trail
- FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions about Hiking the Heysen Trail
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/HeysenTrail
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/heysentrailfriends/ (only established in 2020) #heysentrailfriends
- Pinterest: Heysen Trail (heysentrail) – Profile | Pinterest (this is quite old so not sure its used much)
Other links for Potential Thru-Hikers seeking planning information:
- Heysen Trail End to End Section & Thru Hiking: Heysen Trail E2E & Through Hiking | Facebook current and recent Heysen thru-hikers share information, experiences and tips.Walkers Follow Fence – Richard Savage’s book on his 3 x Heysen Hikes.
- Forestry SA: Walking and hiking | ForestrySA
- Parks site: Bushwalking – National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia
Melanie from Friends of the Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail north Flinders
Heysen Trail Wonoka Creek
Heysen Blowhole Beach south coast
Lavander Federation Trail
If you want to find out more about volunteering or for that matter walking on the Heysen Trail then here are some useful links:
- Website: Lavander Federation Trail
- FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions about Hiking the Lavander Federation Trail
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lavendertrail
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/lavendertrail1
Other links for Potential Thru-Hikers seeking planning information:
Graham Hallandal in the Australian Alps
Erecting a stile near Mintaro on the Lavander Federation Trail
Walking the Lavander Federation Trail
Truro Gorge Lavander Federation Trail
Gum Gully Lavander Federation Trail
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