A popular walk among both locals and tourists, this spot is well equipped with signage, benches, a clear path and cafes at each end.

You’ll pass a mix of leisurely walkers, runners and others in training for distant trekking and hiking.

This glacial trail will take you right down to Morialta Gorge and deliver plenty of cliffs, waterfalls and wildlife to keep you entertained along the way.

There are lots of steps, pathways and boardwalks to navigate as you take the time to admire the rocky cliffs and reef platforms on the descent through numerous gullies and bends.

It’s a good one for keeping fit, too – you can thank the abundance of ascending and descending stairways for that.

The trail will take you from the Adelaide foothills, wind its way through the CBD and finish at the coast.

For those who aren’t keen to trek the entire distance, there are a number of entry points along the trail that will allow you to customise it to your preferred distance.

Start anywhere, stop anywhere, have a coffee or walk the dog along your preferred section of the trail. The walking distance between beaches ranges from 2.2 km to almost 10km.

For those keen to just tackle one section of the walk, Port Noarlunga South to Moana is the most popular stretch of the trail. It provides coastal views of Gulf St Vincent and passes through family-friendly reserves, playgrounds and picnic areas.

The trail starts off fairly easy but quickly steepens as you descend into the gorge – which is something to remember for the way back!

Begin at either Mylor or Aldgate, and spend your hours traversing through the Mylor Parklands, Aldgate Valley, Kyle Road Nature Reserve and the Nurrutti Reserve. Stop for a bite to eat at the Aldgate Pump Hotel or the Harvest Cafe. Be sure to also keep your eyes peeled for the variety of wildlife that call this valley home.

There are the usual suspects: kangaroos, possums, koalas and echidnas, but also the southern brown bandicoot. The notoriously shy creatures can often be spotted foraging for food in the early evening.

Both waterfalls are large in scale after heavy rainfall, but are often down to a trickle of water for most of the year. Attempt to time your visit with a good downpour to see these waterfalls in full force.

Stand to take photos on the lower waterfall viewing platform before the walking trail takes you past the top of the upper one.

There are some steep sections, particularly around Echo Tunnel, and non-fenced escarpment lookouts can mean the cliff edges are slippery at times, so be sure to wear sturdy walking shoes.

A trip down this escarpment often brings hikers face to face with koalas, kangaroos and an array of birds. Park the car at Waterfall Gully Road, then follow the Chambers Gully Track.

While the Sugarloaf Circuit is enough to keep you busy, you can extend the journey by following the signs to Long Ridge Lookout to check out those famous panoramic views over Adelaide City and Glenelg.