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| This is an uphill walk the whole way to Mt Sonder. Expect a good physical workout even during the descent off the mountain. The trail is a rocky, loose and occasionally a disappearing track (from the Saddle onwards), but the trail markers will guide you in the right direction. This however doesn't stop people straying, so watch out for false leads. The views from the summit are superb and well worth the effort of the climb. No camping at the Mount Sonder summit. |
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Our Section Star Rating  Excellent |
| Distance (km) |
15.8 |
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| Duration (hrs) |
6 |
Comfortable. |
| Trail Grade |
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Hard:Fit & experienced walkers only |
| Terrain |
Rough |
Very Rocky, Loose. |
| Gradient |
Uphill |
Uphill. Steep in some places. |
| Trail |
Poor |
Poorly defined. |
| Water |
Yes |
Limited. In tanks only. |
| Shade |
V Limited |
Very open country. High UV |
| Camping Fees |
Yes |
Redbank Gorge ($5.00 per person) |
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 More on Larapinta Trail Facilities  |
| S12 Trailhead Area |
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| S12 Trailhead Camping Ground |
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| Mount Sonder Summit |
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Full Colour |
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Durable but flexible and easily folded. |
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Contains key section info such as distances and timings |
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Topographic map with key info such as water, shelter etc.. . |
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Contains information on flora and fauna |
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Individual Map dimensions: 90cm (length) x 21cm (width) |
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 See Accessing the Larapinta Trail Page |
 Getting to Redbank Gorge Trailhead |
Access to the S12 Trailhead is by 4WD. Larapinta Trail walkers can camp at the S12 Campground. For eveyone else, camping is not permitted in the car park area. However, vehicle camping is available at Woodland or Ridgetop campsites .More on Getting to Alice Springs  |
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