Understand
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![Map of Macdonnell National Park with Larapinta Trial running through](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/West_Macdonnell_National_Park_0416.svg/800px-West_Macdonnell_National_Park_0416.svg.png)
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]Alice Springs is a good starting point.
Walk
[edit]Section 1
[edit]Start at the large town of 1 Alice Springs.
Finish at 2 Simpsons Gap.
Section 2
[edit]Head to 3 Spring Gap.
Section 12
[edit]Finish at 4 Mount Sonder.
Stay safe
[edit]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.
Go next
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