28 June 2020
By now I was running in familiar territory in the Adelaide Hills – an area that I cycle in often and a very short drive from the CBD, with the bonus of a slightly later start. It was an absolutely glorious winter day, perfect running weather. I met a fellow trail runner also heading north toward Norton Summit, but he soon sprinted away into the distance. Next was a rather large male kangaroo which was unmoved by my presence or proximity. I took that as a sign and didn’t dally longer than necessary to take a photo.
The trail passes the Horsnell Gully and Giles Conservation Parks – lovely to run here before exiting onto the Lobethal Road to head into Norton Summit. I saw my fellow trail runner from earlier that morning and had a most welcome stop at a real bathroom.
Then it was onward to the Morialta Conservation Park, finishing at Marble Hill. Heaps of people on the trails in the CP taking advantage of a gloriously sunny winters day. Some spectacular scenery, including waterfalls and views back to the city.
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