Crafers, located in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, provides a range of hiking trails suitable for various skill levels. One of the notable trails is the Crafers to Mount Lofty Trail, which is a moderate 10.3 km route with an ascent of 286 m. This trail, part of the Heysen Trail, offers picturesque views of the Adelaide Plains and Piccadilly Valley as it winds through quiet country lanes and reserves, marked by color-coded trail markers.
Another option is the Crafers Circuit, consisting of three walking trails suitable for dog walking. These trails, marked with color-coded trail markers, include the Crafers-Stirling Circuit (orange, 4.2 km loop, rated moderate), Crafers Circuit (bright green, 2.8 km loop, rated moderate to hard), and Crafers to Mount Lofty Trail (blue, 4.9 km one way, rated moderate to hard).
For a different experience, the Main St Crafers to Mt Lofty Summit trail offers a 4.5 km walking track that serves as an alternative to the popular Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty track. This shared-use trail with cyclists provides an easy ride and starts from Main Street, Crafers, near the roundabout by the freeway exit. These trails present opportunities to spot wildlife like kangaroos, koalas, lizards, bearded dragons, and superb fairy-wrens, along with glimpses of historic homes and cool climate gardens.