| Section 12 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). 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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Uphill climb the whole way |
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No Camping on Mount Sonder |
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One of the Larapinta Trails best hikes |
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Very little shade the whole way |
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Mount Sonder summit |
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Exceptional 360 degree views most of the way up/down |
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Redbank Gorge ( especially when the waterhole is full) |
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Excellent way to start the End2End |
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Hard:Fit & experienced walkers only |
| Distance (km) |
15.8 |
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| Duration (hrs) |
6 |
Comfortable. Allow Sightseeing |
| Terrain |
Rough |
Very Rocky, Loose. |
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Uphill. Steep in some places. |
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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) |
| Campsites |
Yes |
S12 Campsites page  |
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Yes |
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| Redbank Car Park |
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| Redbank Campsite |
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S12 Webpage  Coming Soon |
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NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map  |
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NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map |
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 Getting to Redbank Gorge Trailhead |
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The Redbank Gorge Trailhead is approx 156km west of Alice Springs and can be accessed via the sealed Larapinta & Namatjira Drives to the Redbank Gorge track turn off. From the T/O to the Redbank Gorge Day Use Area is a slightly rough 5km gravel track suitable for AWD/4WD vehicles only. |
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| Redbank Gorge Walk |
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| None |
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