LARAPINTA TRAIL
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SECTION 1 LARAPINTA TRAIL
Officially the first section of the Larapinta Trail, this is a section many hikers often underestimate. Though not technically difficult or mountainous it is a long, exposed and undulating section but a pleasant start to the Larapinta Trail (or a painfully slow and never ending section if finishing your E2E here, especially last 1 km!)
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SECTION INFO
Distance
23.8KM
Duration
8-12hrs
Difficulty
Moderate
LTTS Rating
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The first section of the Larapinta Trail slowly takes you away from Alice Springs. It’s a long and undulating walk providing a nice introduction for what is to come in later sections. The trail crosses open country and small creeks before gradually climbing Euro Ridge for spectacular views over Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges.
The trail descends into Wallaby Gap, a secluded camping spot for those wishing to break the section into two. From there, it continues to trace the ridgeline and ascend onto Hat Hill Saddle where you can admire the first view of Simpsons Gap.
Section Attractions
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Views from Euro Ridge over Alice Springs
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Secluded camping at Wallaby Gap
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View from Hat Hill Saddle towards Simpsons Gap
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The beautiful semi-permanent waterhole at Simpsons Gap
Section Facilities
Telegraph Station
Wallaby Gap
Simpsons Gap
Useful Links
Blog: Which Way Larapinta Trail - East to West
Helpdesk: Why can't we book transfers to Telegraph Station?
Helpdesk: I'm doing the E2E. Is the transfer from or to Telegraph Station included in my trek package?
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