Kidman Trail
Update as of August 2023 - Mt Crawford Dressage Club
Mt Crawford Dressage Club (MCDC) now provides amenities along the Kidman Trail. Ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable adventure for all.
Whether you’re seeking a tranquil camping experience, require horse yards, or need a convenient wash bay for your horses, the MCDC has you covered. Facilities include;
Camping area
Horse Yards
Wash bay for horses
Toilets
Undercover rest area
Float parking
Please visit http://www.mtcrawforddressage.com.au/kidman-trail/ for booking and more trail information
The Kidman Trail is a multi-use horse-riding, cycling and walking trail. It traverses 269 kilometres of roadsides, quiet farm routes, forest tracks and unmade road reserves. The trail, starting at Willunga and finishing at Kapunda will take you through the Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Barossa and Clare Valley tourism areas. The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing manage the Kidman Trail.
Tips
Plan your route and check weather conditions. On total fire ban days, ForestrySA land is closed.
Be familiar with Australian road rules regarding horses, bicycles and pedestrians.
Horse need to be healthy and able to be controlled. On many parts of the trail horses need to be familiar with traffic passing closely, crossing water courses and a variety of distractions including cyclists, walkers, emus, kangaroos and gas guns in vineyards.
Leave nothing behind. Take all rubbish, excess horse feed and manure home with you.
Biosecurity - stopping the spread of plant and animal diseases is important.
Clean horses' hooves before and after going on the trail. Remove mud and spray with disinfectant such as methylated spirits
Park your car and float in designated areas or on a hardened surface
Keep to the designated trail at all times
Obey all signage relating to closed trails.