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Multi-Day Options provide excellent opportunities to experience some of the best sections of the Larapinta Trail. These options are ideal for people who have 4-6 days available to walk the Larapinta Trail. Access to the trailheads will be a big consideration for many walkers and will influence their start and finish points ( and choice of walks).

Key Points

	One of the best ways to experience the trail
	40km-110km / 4-6 days/ 3-5 nights
	Excellent walk options for scenery, challenges & experiences
	Access ( pick up/drop off points) one of the main considerations
	Spectacular scenic attractions along these trek options

The following options are to be used as a guide only. Bundling sections into multiday 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.

(Section 4-6)

(Section 3-5)

Overview

The Chasm to Ellery walk option includes some of the most spectacular scenery along the Larapinta Trail. It has a good balance between rugged mountainous treks to undulating, moderate level treks. Start and finish points can be accessed by 2WD. Start at Standley Chasm, finish at Ellery Creek.

For those who love their rugged mountain walks, the Chewing's Trek is sure to please. Rugged mountains, spectacular views and challenging terrain are all the hallmarks of this trek. Hard going but worth it. Access to start (Jay Creek) and finish (Hugh Gorge) points are by 4WD only.

Fast FAQs


Trail Grade		V Hard (S4,5) /Hard (S6)
Distance (km)	64.9	.
Days/Nights	5/4	comfortable, leisurely
No. of Sections	3	.
Terrain	Varying	50% Rugged & steep 50% flat, undulating


Trail Grade		V Hard (S4,5) /Hard (3)
Distance (km)	47.3	.
Days/Nights	5/4	comfortable, leisurely
No. of Sections	3	.
Terrain	Varying	90% Rugged & Steep 10% Undulating

Snapshot

	Start/Finish points easily accessible by 2WD
	Take two days to complete Section 6 ( comfortable, leisurely)
	Take three days to complete Section 4 & 5 ( comfortable, leisurely)
	One of the most popular walk options. Often done in reverse order
	This walk is also done over 6-7 days

	Start/Finish points easily accessible by 4WD only
	Take two days to complete Section 3 ( Take High Route option)
	Take three days to complete Section 4 & 5 ( comfortable, leisurely)
	A relaxed, No Rush walk option. A number of intra-trailhead campsites
	Access to Hugh Gorge is by high clearance 4WD

Useful Links

Information on Section 4, Section 5, Section 6

Information on Section 3, Section 4, Section 5

Maps and GPS Data

View Walk in Google Maps

(Section 2-6)

(Section 8-12)

Overview

The Simpson's to Ellery walk option includes some of the most spectacular scenery along the Larapinta Trail. It has a good balance between rugged mountainous treks to undulating, moderate level treks. Start and finish points can be accessed by 2WD. Start at Simpsons Gap and finish at Ellery Creek.

This walk option includes lots of valley walking, steep mountain treks, great views and a balanced level of undulating terrain. The last big physical effort of the walk is Mount Sonder, which will reward you with spectacular 360 views of the area. Start at Serpentine Gorge and finish at Redbank Gorge.

Fast FAQs


Trail Grade		V Hard (S4,5) /Hard (S2,3,6)
Distance (km)	103	.
Days/Nights	6/5
No. of Sections	5	.
Terrain	Varying	60% Rugged & steep 40% flat, undulating


Trail Grade		Hard
Distance (km)	106.7	.
Days/Nights	6/5
No. of Sections	5	.
Terrain	Varying	70% Rugged & Steep 30% Undulating

Snapshot

	Start/Finish points easily accessible by 2WD
	Take two days to complete Section 6 ( comfortable, leisurely)
	The rest is a section a day; hard, full day walks
	Section 2 is a long 24.5km day walk
	This walk is also done over a 7 days ( splitting Section 2 into 2 days)

	Start/Finish points easily accessible by vehicle
	Take two days to complete Section 9 ( comfortable, leisurely)
	The rest is a section a day; hard, full day walks
	A mostly mountainous walk
	This walk is also done over a 7 days ( splitting S9 & S11 into 2 days each

Useful Links

Information on Section 2, Section 3, Section 4, Section 5, Section 6

Information on Section 8. Section 9, Section 10, Section 11, Section 12

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