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Best trails in Lincoln National Park

Best trails in Lincoln National Park

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Want to find the best trails in Lincoln National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 30 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 3 easy hiking trails in Lincoln National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 9 to 3,959 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Lincoln National Park.

Top trails

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#1 - Stam­ford Hill Loop Hike
4.3(86)
•Moderate
•3.5 mi
•Est. 1h 37m
This is a scenic and wonderful trail through Lincoln National Park with views over to Port Lincoln. This trail is great as it takes you through a few different coastal ecosystems and varied flora and terrain of the park while still not being too arduous. Take your time on the ascent and descent as it can be slippery with loose rocks underfoot.
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#2 - Stamford Hill Hike
4.6(48)
•Moderate
•1.5 mi
•Est. 52m
This awesome short walk takes you up to the top of Stamford Hill with outstanding views over Port Lincoln and Spalding Cove. Although the track to the top is short in distance, it is uphill the whole way. The track is well-maintained and easy to follow for anyone with moderate fitness. On clear days the views are absolutely fantastic in every direction, stretching out over Boston Bay, Port Lin­coln and Lin­coln Nation­al Park.
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#3 - Don­ing­ton Loop Hike
4.3(54)
•Moderate
•3.9 mi
•Est. 1h 20m
Located in Lincoln National Park, South Australia, this trail does a loop of Cape Donington, taking in it's amazing coastline and nipping past popular campgrounds. This trail a mixture of coastal heath land, eucalypt forest, grassy paddocks and beach foreshore. Make sure to bring water and snacks for your trip and take plenty of breaks to enjoy the scenery.
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#4 - Cape Donington Lighthouse via Fisherman Point
4.4(43)
•Moderate
•7.4 mi
•Est. 2h 29m
This is a beautiful trail through Lincoln National Park, located near the city of Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsular of South Australia. This looped route begins and ends from Fisherman Point campground at the end of Fisherman Point Track road. Highlights of the trail include September Beach, Cape Donington Lighthouse, Engine Point Campground and Richardson's Shack.
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#5 - Stamford Hill, Surfleet Cove, Spalding Cove and Woodcutters Beach Loop
4.4(33)
•Moderate
•9.4 mi
•Est. 3h 28m
Beginning at a car park at the end of Stamford Hill Road this lengthy loop circuits around the northern coastal section of Lincoln National Park in South Australia. Get the best of the beach and bush as you traverse through coastal mallee eucalyptus and granite outcrops. The route is considered as difficult and the path tackles some rocky terrain so bring the correct footwear as well as the usual suspects such as water and sun protection. You'll pass a few epic photo opportunities on the...
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#6 - Cape Donington to September Beach
4.5(6)
•Moderate
•1.1 mi
•Est. 23m
Leaving from Cape Donington Lighthouse on the northern tip of Lincoln National Park, this trail is a great option for families looking to explore the beautiful coastal landscape together. Make your way south through coastal heath along the rocky coastline, while you soak up the refreshing sea views before arriving at September Beach and campground. There's not much shade along the way so be sure to bring sun protection. There are several other trails exploring the park that leave from...
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#7 - September Beach to Carcase Rock
4.2(12)
•Moderate
•5.6 mi
•Est. 2h 0m
This route is another great option for exploring the beautiful coastline of Lincoln National Park on the Eyre Peninsular. The trail begins from September beach, and leads you down to Carcase Rock. There are campgrounds at either end, meaning this can also be done as part of a longer overnight hiking trip. Enjoy the seclud­ed beach­es and scenic gran­ite coast­line along the way.
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#8 - Surfleet Cove Loop Hike
4.1(16)
•Easy
•3.1 mi
•Est. 1h 7m
Starting from Stamford Hill day visitor area this hike takes you out to Surfleet Point with some beautiful coastal scenery on the way. The path can be hard to navigate as it's poorly marked in some sections. Be sure to study the map carefully. The sand-flies can nasty at times so bring some spray to keep the little buggers away! Parking and toilets are available near the trailhead.
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#9 - McLarens via Fisherman Point and Yachties Beach
4.6(14)
•Moderate
•9.5 mi
•Est. 3h 50m
An awesome trail really showcasing the northern peninsular of Lincoln National Park, located on the south coast of South Australia near Port Lincoln. The trail begins from the Fisherman Point Campground and heads across to and down along the eastern side. This coastal trail could be done as a multi day adventure, with camping at Carcase Rock Campsite on the east coast, and then MacLaren Campsite further to the south.
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#10 - Sur­fleet Cove to Spald­ing Cove
4.5(9)
•Easy
•3.0 mi
•Est. 1h 8m
This is an ideal family friendly walk to do while camping in Lincoln National Park. The route can be done in either direction, so if you're camping at Surfleet Cove or Spalding Cove which is only accessible by 4WD vehicles. The trail follows the coastline, is nice and shel­tered and offers some nice views of Spalding Cove.
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Trail reviews for Lincoln National Park

697 trailgoers Busiest in March
Rebel Evo
Jan 25, 2025•Walking
Bathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Brilliant, even ground walk along the coastline surrounding September Beach, Lincoln National Park. We saw roos, emus, dolphins and tonnes of birds. Highly recommend.

Parking: Entry fee, Free, Small lot
Don­ing­ton Loop Hike
David Carman
Apr 7, 2025•Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Hike is up to monument for Matthew Flinders who discovered this area and SA in 1802. Nice views across to Port Lincoln town and across the National Park.

Parking: Free
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Lincoln National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Lincoln National Park is Stam­ford Hill Loop Hike, which has a 4.3 star rating from 87 reviews. This trail is 3.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 593 ft.

What is the longest trail in Lincoln National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Lincoln National Park is The Investigator Trail. This trail is estimated to be 56.8 mi long.

How many trails are in Lincoln National Park?

There are 30 trails in Lincoln National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 408 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lincoln National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Lincoln National Park has you covered. The Investigator Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 3,959 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Sleaford Mere via Sleaford Wanna Track, which will get you 1,975 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Lincoln National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 10 camping trails in Lincoln National Park and the most popular is Cape Donington to September Beach with an average 4.5 star rating from 6 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Lincoln National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 10 running trails in Lincoln National Park and the most popular is Stam­ford Hill Loop Hike with an average 4.3 star rating from 87 community reviews.