| Section 3 is a great trek through the magnificent Chewings Ranges. There are two options for walking Section 3: the hard way and the 'easier' way. The hard way involves taking the ‘alternate high route’ which rewards walkers with great views and scenery, but requires some difficult ascents and descents. The standard and easier 'low route' traverses over and through rocky and narrow gorges and creek beds which is not as hard as the high route, but still tough on the feet and ankles (and not as scenic). |
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High route offers great views |
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Some clambering over boulders and narrow gorges involved |
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Some hard steep ascents and descents |
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Easy vehicle access to Standley Chasm (2WD) |
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High route 360 degree views |
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Trailhead shelter at Jay Creek |
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Pleasant walking between Fish Hole and Tangentyere Junction |
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Awesome views near Angkale Junction area |
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| Trail Grade |
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Hard: Fit and experienced walkers |
| Distance (km) |
13.6 |
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| Duration (hrs) |
5.5 |
Comfortable. Allow Sightseeing |
| Terrain |
Rocky |
Rocky, Loose |
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Hilly |
Uphill/Downhill; Steep in places |
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Good |
Trail is reasonably well defined |
| Water |
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Limited. In tanks only. |
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Average |
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| Camping Fees |
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Standley Chasm $15 per night/pp |
| Campsites |
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S3 Campsites page  |
| Walk Options |
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Day - Multiday - Extended |
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S3 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 Jay Creek Trailhead |
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The Jay Creek Trailhead is approx 76km from Alice Springs, half of which is 4WD only. It takes about a couple of hours to get there from Alice Springs via the Tanami Road and the Old Hamilton’s Downs track. |
 Jay Creek Access Webpage |
 Getting to Standley Chasm Trailhead |
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Standley Chasm is about 50km west of Alice Springs and can be accessed by 2WD via the sealed Larapinta Drive. Gates are open between 8am – 5pm. You can leave your vehicle here but you may need to pay a fee to do so. This is a private property. There is a small fee for access to the chasm itself. |
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 Connected Walks & Trails |
| Alt. High Route |
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| Standley Chasm Walk |
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| Scenic Loop Walk |
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| Chewings Range Traverse |
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| Rugged terrain close to Standley Chasm |
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| Low route terrain of boulders and creeks |
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| Easy going at eastern end of S3 |
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| Junction for High or Low Route |
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| Superb views of Chewings Range |
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