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Section 4 is one of the best sections along the entire trail. The views from Brinkley Bluff reinforces why the Larapinta Trail is one of the worlds most spectacular trails. The trek from Standley Chasm to Reveal Saddle is relatively good going. The tricky part starts from the saddle to the Bluff because the ground starts to become very rocky with a couple of false summits. The descent from Brinkley Bluff has been vastly improved with switchbacks after significant track work in 2016 and 2017. From Stuarts Pass its easy and smooth going.

Snapshot

	One of the best sections of the entire Larapinta Trail
	Wide variety of walking experiences & challenges
	Some very steep and tough parts along this section
	Easy vehicle access to Standley Chasm

Highlights

	Excellent & breathtaking views from Brinkley Bluff
	Standley Chasm to Brinkley Bluff is very scenic
	4/5 Junction is a nice campsite
	Stuart's Pass to 4/5 Junction is flat, easy going

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Section 4 Campsites

| S4 Trailhead - Standley Chasm

4/5 Junction Access Track


Trail Grade		V Hard:Fit and experienced walkers
Distance (km)	17.9
Duration (hrs)	9	Comfortable. Allow Sightseeing
Terrain	Rough	Rocky, Loose
Gradient	Hilly	Very steep in a number of places
Trail	Good	Trail is reasonably well defined
Water	Yes	Limited. In tanks only.
Shade	Poor	Some shade. Little on high ground.
Camping Fees	Yes	Standley Chasm $15 per night/pp
Campsites	Yes	S4 Campsites page
Walk Options	Yes	Day - Multiday - Extended

Standley Chasm
4/5 Junction

Standley Chasm		4-5 tents*
Brinkley Bluff Summit		5-7 tents*
Stuart's Pass		Open Area
Section 4/5 Junction		Open Area
4/5 Junction		Open Area
	* Average 2 person size tent

	S4 Webpage Coming Soon
	NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map
	NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map

Getting to Standley Chasm Trailhead
	ANGKERLE Standley Chasm is about 50km west of Alice Springs and can be accessed by 2WD via the sealed Larapinta Drive. This is private property operated by Angkerle Aboriginal Corporation. Gates are open between 8am – 5pm.
Getting to 4/5 Junction Trailhead
	Alice Springs to Hugh Gorge Access Track Turn Off is approx 56 km west of Alice Springs via Larapinta and Namatjira Dve. 4/5 Junction is located 14.4km from the T/O along a high clearance 4WD only track
	Hugh Gorge Access Webpage