The Parafield Rail Trail has a wide, sealed surface and is well sheltered by trees and shrubs.  The start is at Mawson Lakes Interchange and the end at Parafield Railway Station. The trail is separated from the Gawler Line by a watercourse. Greenfields and Parafield Gardens are the only intermediate stations, with Greenfields accessible from the trail via a narrow footbridge.

Mawson Lakes Interchange to Parafield Station (3.0 km)

• From the station interchange, proceed north under the road overpass to find the trail starting point. Cross the footbridge over a creek and turn left onto the trail. After 300 m, a narrow footbridge on the left gives access to a path leading to Greenfields Station.
• The trail has good shelter from trees and shrubs on both sides. Parafield Airport is to the right and there are often aircraft around.
• The rail trail ends at Parafield Station on Kings Rd where a small bridge links it to the station carpark

CONNECTING PATHS

Return route (3.0 km): At Parafield Station, cross the railway line and turn left onto a shared path on the opposite side. Follow the Gawler Line south on a combination of shared paths and quiet streets back to Mawson Interchange. This route could eventually form part of the Gawler Greenway railside path.

To Penfield Rail Trail (3.2 km): Use back streets to get to Salisbury Station further along the Gawler Line and the start of the Penfield trail.

To Parafield Airport (0.5 km): From Parafield Station, continue east on the shared path next to Kings Rd. The path ends after 500 m at Dakota Dr but quiet roads can be followed from there to the Classic Jets Fighter Museum on Anderson Dr.

To Dry Creek Trail (0.5 km): You can join this trail immediately south of Mawson Interchange.

To Stockade Rail Trail: Use the Dry Creek Trail.

Levels to City Bikeway (12.7 km): Extends from Mawson Lakes to the city but the Mawson Lakes to Pooraka section is on busy roads and not recommended (use the Dry Creek Trail instead to get to Pooraka).