The Larapinta Trail is in the southern Red Centre region of the Northern Territory of Australia.
Understand
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A 223 kilometre (139 mile) walking track between Alice Springs to the east and Mount Sonder to the west.
In parts the trail runs next to the MacDonnell Ranges.
Prepare
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Get in
[edit | edit source]Alice Springs is a good starting point.
Walk
[edit | edit source]Section 1
[edit | edit source]Start at the large town of 1 Alice Springs.
Finish at 2 Simpsons Gap.
Section 2
[edit | edit source]Head to 3 Spring Gap.
Section 12
[edit | edit source]Finish at 4 Mount Sonder.
Stay safe
[edit | edit source]It is recommended to attempt this trail during the winter months of June to August.
Dangers include Dehydration, Hyperthermia and Hypothermia. The trail is well marked; however people have died by taking a wrong turn during summer months.
Venomous snakes are also a danger, although as long as you avoid walking through long grass and picking up rocks you will not likely encounter any.
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