Draft Trails and Cycling Routes Management Policy

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Update 14 Sept 2021

We would like to thank our 140 participants in this consultation. All feedback was presented to Council on Tuesday 24 August 2021. The report presented to Council including all feedback can be reviewed in the link below:

210824 Council Agenda Public_1.pdf (ahc.sa.gov.au) Pp107 - 205

Council resolved:

  1. That the report be received and noted.
  2. To receive and note the draft Trails and Cycling Routes Management Policy Community Engagement Outcomes Report contained in Appendix 1.
  3. With an effective date of 7 September 2021, to adopt the draft 24 August 2021 Trails and Cycling Routes Management Policy contained in Appendix 2.
  4. That the CEO be authorised to make any formatting, nomenclature or other minor changes to the 24 August 2021 Trails and Cycling Routes Management Policy prior to the effective date.


Adelaide Hills Council recognises the positive contribution that recreation trails and cycling routes provide to the local community and visitors alike.

Council’s trails and cycling routes infrastructure plays a vital role in the tourism and economic development outcomes for the Adelaide Hills region. It also plays an important role in providing locals with links to places of interest and recreation opportunities throughout the area.

Effective and efficient management of our trails and cycling routes will provide sustainable benefits for many years to come.

Council has developed a Draft Trails and Cycling Routes Management Policy to:

  • Demonstrate its commitment to environmental, financial and socially sustainable trail and cycle route development
  • Support Tourism and economic development within the Adelaide Hills Region
  • Engage trail and route users through promotion and education
  • Protect and enhance the natural and built environments
  • Foster community involvement and stewardship of trails and cycle routes

The Policy will guide and inform the purpose of all trails and cycling routes management procedures including service levels, classification levels, upgrade tasks, new routes and more.

How to Have Your Say

  • You can provide your written feedback:
    1. Preferably using the online feedback form below
    2. via email to engage@ahc.sa.gov.au
    3. via mail PO Box 44, Woodside SA 5244

For feedback to be considered it must be received by Council no later than Monday 21 June 2021

Update 14 Sept 2021

We would like to thank our 140 participants in this consultation. All feedback was presented to Council on Tuesday 24 August 2021. The report presented to Council including all feedback can be reviewed in the link below:

210824 Council Agenda Public_1.pdf (ahc.sa.gov.au) Pp107 - 205

Council resolved:

  1. That the report be received and noted.
  2. To receive and note the draft Trails and Cycling Routes Management Policy Community Engagement Outcomes Report contained in Appendix 1.
  3. With an effective date of 7 September 2021, to adopt the draft 24 August 2021 Trails and Cycling Routes Management Policy contained in Appendix 2.
  4. That the CEO be authorised to make any formatting, nomenclature or other minor changes to the 24 August 2021 Trails and Cycling Routes Management Policy prior to the effective date.


Adelaide Hills Council recognises the positive contribution that recreation trails and cycling routes provide to the local community and visitors alike.

Council’s trails and cycling routes infrastructure plays a vital role in the tourism and economic development outcomes for the Adelaide Hills region. It also plays an important role in providing locals with links to places of interest and recreation opportunities throughout the area.

Effective and efficient management of our trails and cycling routes will provide sustainable benefits for many years to come.

Council has developed a Draft Trails and Cycling Routes Management Policy to:

  • Demonstrate its commitment to environmental, financial and socially sustainable trail and cycle route development
  • Support Tourism and economic development within the Adelaide Hills Region
  • Engage trail and route users through promotion and education
  • Protect and enhance the natural and built environments
  • Foster community involvement and stewardship of trails and cycle routes

The Policy will guide and inform the purpose of all trails and cycling routes management procedures including service levels, classification levels, upgrade tasks, new routes and more.

How to Have Your Say

  • You can provide your written feedback:
    1. Preferably using the online feedback form below
    2. via email to engage@ahc.sa.gov.au
    3. via mail PO Box 44, Woodside SA 5244

For feedback to be considered it must be received by Council no later than Monday 21 June 2021

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