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The Extended Walks listed below are excellent options for those who have between 7-12 days to experience the best of the Larapinta Trail. Most of these options include 6-10 sections and cover a lot of ground. The Extended Walk Options are excellent substitutes for the End to End (221km) walk option because you can experience some of the best op the trail without doing the whole walk. |
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110km-180km / 7-12 days / 8-11 nights |
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Excellent options for experiencing the trail |
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Suited to experienced, fit walkers only |
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Self reliance is essential |
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Great scenery, varying difficulty grades, many different options |
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The following options are to be used as a guide only. Bundling sections into extended walks is a very individual choice which will be influenced by your time constraints, resources, fitness and experience levels. Some walks can be done in reverse order. |
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(Section 4-12) |
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(Section 3-9) |
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Overview |
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Overview |
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An excellent 11 day walk option which includes all of the best sections of the Larapinta Trail such as S4, S5 and S12. Starting at Standley Chasm (S3/4) and finishing at Mount Sonder (S12) you get lots of mountainous and rugged sections with flat and undulating sections in between. A nice way to see the Larapinta Trail without walking the whole trail. |
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The 134 Special is an excellent 8 day walk option traversing over some of the trails best sections. Starting at Jay Creek (S3/4) and finishing at Ormiston Gorge (S10/S11), you get to cram in some spectacular scenery and excellent walking for the 8 day period. You miss out on Mt Sonder though. Access to Jay Creek is by 4WD only. |
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Fast FAQs |
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Fast FAQs |
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Trail Grade |
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V Hard to Hard |
Distance (km) |
171.6 |
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Days/Nights |
11/10 |
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No. of Sections |
9 |
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Terrain |
Varying |
70% Rugged & Steep 30% Undulating |
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V Hard to Hard |
Distance (km) |
134.3 |
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Days/Nights |
8/7 |
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No. of Sections |
7 |
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Terrain |
Varying |
80% Rugged & Steep 20% Undulating |
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Snapshot |
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Snapshot |
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2WD access to Standley Chasm. 4WD/AWD access to Redbank Gorge |
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Walk includes some of the best attractions on the trail |
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Take two days to complete Section 6 and two days for Section 9 |
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Section 7 can be done in half a day |
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Good substitute to the full 221km walk option. |
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Easy 2WD access to Ormiston Gorge. 4WD/AWD access to Jay Creek |
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Walk includes some of the best attractions on the trail |
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Take two days to complete Section 6 and two days for Section 9 |
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Section 7 can be done in half a day. Rest are full day walks. |
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Excellent 8 day option |
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Useful Links |
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Useful Links |
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Maps and GPS Data |
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Maps and GPS Data |
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View Walk in Google Maps |
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View Walk in Google Maps |
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(Section 3-12) |
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Overview |
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The Ten Section Sprint or the ‘Sprint’ is a couple of sections short of the full length of the trail. The ‘Sprint’ is ideal for those who have 10 days to spend on the trail. Starting from Jay Creek (S3) and finishing at Mount Sonder (S12). The Sprint includes all the best sections such as S4, S5, and S12 as well as other great sections such as S3, S8 and S9. Prepare to stretch your legs on this one. |
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Fast FAQs |
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Trail Grade |
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V Hard to Hard |
Distance (km) |
185.2 |
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Days/Nights |
10/9 |
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No. of Sections |
10 |
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Terrain |
Varying |
70% Rugged & steep 30% flat, undulating |
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Snapshot |
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Start/Finish points easily accessible by vehicle |
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Take two days to complete Section 9 ( comfortable, leisurely) |
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The rest is a section a day; hard, full day walks |
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A mostly mountainous walk |
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This walk is also done over 7 days ( splitting S9 & S11 into 2 days each |
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Useful Links |
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Maps and GPS Data |
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View Walk in Google Maps |
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