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If you sustain an injury or have an emergency and have the ability to initiate a rescue ( i.e. EPIRB or satphone) expect to wait between 12-24 hours for rescue. If you don’t have an EPIRB or satphone and rely on a runner, expect the wait to be between 24-48 hours. Always remember, if you need to yell for help it is extremely difficult to be heard out in the open along the Larapinta Trail because of the wind and terrain –always carry a whistle. |
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Your itinerary will largely be influenced by your water needs. Each trailhead and intermediate point has water tanks which can be used for resupply. There are very few reliable natural water sources along the Larapinta Trail. (Read blog). |
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| Camping on high ground overnight will require rationing your water. Water will also be a main consideration for any off track walks since there are no tanks anywhere off the Larapinta Trail or away from the main visitation areas. Natural water sources are extremely limited in this area. |
| Boil or treat the tank water if you want to be 100% sure that its bug free. Some hikers don’t and have no problems, but it’s still a risk each hiker weighs up individually |
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If you cache your food along the trail instead of using the food storage rooms, pack them well to protect against human tampering ( i.e. hide them well) and protect them against wildlife pillaging, mainly dingoes |
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The best time to walk the trail ( i.e. coolest weather) is between May and August. The busiest time on the trail is June and July. |
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There is about a 20-30% chance of rain over a 15-16 day period on the Larapinta Trail. Sometimes it can drizzle for a week at a time, anytime of the year, including May-August. |
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| Downpours and the resulting flash floods and general flooding, while not frequent, does occur. Keep this in mind if you plan to camp or trek in narrow gorges, crevasses, creeks and rivers during heavy rain. |
| Boulders and massive trees weighing hundreds of kilograms are thrown around creeks and rivers during these floods. |
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Comfort Zone: If you carry an air mattress ( a good idea along this terrain) protect it against the spinifex. This grass is needle sharp and will quickly turn your mattress into a pin cushion. Carry enough patch kit too. |
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Boot soles are one of the biggest equipment/clothing failures along the Larapinta Trail. Have a repair kit for this eventuality too |
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