| Section 5 is definitely one of the most visually
spectacular and best sections of the entire Larapinta Trail. The entire section offers great
views, particularly between Linear Valley and Hugh Gorge. It is also one of the most difficult sections involving ridgetop walking, steep climbs, clambering over dry river beds and boulders, negotiating waterholes and snaking through thick vegetation and thick river debris in narrow gorge areas. |
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One of the best sections of the entire Larapinta Trail |
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Wide variety of walking experiences & challenges |
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A number of steep parts along this section |
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Access to both Trailheads is by high clearance 4WD only |
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| Highlights |
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Excellent views on the high ground around Razorback Ridge |
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Linear Valley is breathtaking |
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Hugh Gorge Junction is a nice campsite |
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Spencer Gorge is rough but beautiful and shady |
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V Hard:Fit and experienced walkers |
| Distance (km) |
16 |
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| Duration (hrs) |
10 |
Allow 2 days. |
| Terrain |
Rough |
Rocky, Loose |
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Hilly |
Steep in a number of places |
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Poor |
Trail is not well defined in many parts |
| Water |
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Limited. In tanks only. |
| Shade |
Good |
On lower levels of the trail |
| Camping Fees |
No |
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| Campsites |
Yes |
S5 Campsites page  |
| Walk Options |
Yes |
Multiday - Extended |
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S5 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 4/5 Junction Trailhead |
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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 |
| Getting to Hugh Gorge Trailhead |
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Alice Springs to Hugh Gorge Access Track Turn Off is approx 56 km west of Alice Springs via Larapinta and Namatjira Dve. Hugh Gorge is located 22.3km from the T/O along a high clearance 4WD only track. |
| Hugh Gorge Access Webpage |
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 Connected Walks & Trails |
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| Hugh Gorge |
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| Rugged river bed boulders in Hugh Gorge area at the western end of the trail. |
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| Views from Windy Saddle. Looking East. |
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| Razorback Ridge. Looking West. |
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| High country of S5 in the far background |
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| Rock and boulders of Hugh River |
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| S5 may involve wet crossings |
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More videos |
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| Video: A location sweep of Linear Valley |
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