Segment | This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own. |
Full Journey | Larapinta Trail |
Start | (-23.7025859,133.2593399) |
Mode | Car (Keep in mind that you will need a high clearance 4WD vehicle to get to the Hugh Gorge trailhead.) |
Directions | From Telegraph Terrace, 87, Alice Springs.
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Finish | (-23.7722999,133.0732642) |
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to Rocky Gully Campsite (and the group campsite further away), which is located on the bed of a usually dry stream. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Ellery Creek Big Hole Campsite & Day Use Area (old Section 7 trailhead). If you're coming from the east and want to use the old southern alignment, take this route. Details below.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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Length | 28.1 km |
Time | 10 h 30 min to 2 days |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6) |
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Shelter
| -4 m | Hugh Gorge Larapinta Trail Camp Site |
Shelter
| 150 m | Hugh Gorge Campsite |
Seat
| 6.9 km | [seat] |
Camp site
| 6.9 km | Ghost Gum Flat |
Toilet
| 14.9 km + 280 m | [toilet] |
Camp site
| 14.9 km + 280 m | Rocky Gully camp site |
Camp site
| 14.9 km + 680 m | Rocky Gully group camp site |
Camp site
| 24.8 km + 4.5 km | Ellery Creek Big Hole - West MacDonnell NP |
Shelter
| 24.8 km + 4.6 km | Larapinta Trail Information |
Toilet
| 24.8 km + 4.6 km | [toilet] |
Shelter
| 28.1 km | Ellery Creek North - Larapinta Trailhead Shelter (6/7) |