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entire trail. The views from Brinkley Bluff reinforces why the Larapinta
Trail is one of the worlds most spectacular trails. The trek from
Standley Chasm to Reveal Saddle is relatively good going. The tricky part
starts from the saddle to the Bluff because the ground starts to become very rocky with a couple of false summits. The descent from Brinkley Bluff has been vastly improved with switchbacks after significant track work in 2016 and 2017. From Stuarts Pass its easy and smooth going. |
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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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Some very steep and tough parts along this section |
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Easy vehicle access to Standley Chasm |
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Excellent & breathtaking views from Brinkley Bluff |
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Standley Chasm to Brinkley Bluff is very scenic |
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Birthday Waterhole is a nice campsite |
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Stuart's Pass to Birthday Waterhole is flat, easy going |
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| Trail Grade |
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V Hard:Fit and experienced walkers |
| Distance (km) |
17.9 |
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| Duration (hrs) |
9 |
Comfortable. Allow Sightseeing |
| Terrain |
Rough |
Rocky, Loose |
| Gradient |
Hilly |
Very steep in a number of places |
| Trail |
Good |
Trail is reasonably well defined |
| Water |
Yes |
Limited. In tanks only. |
| Shade |
Poor |
Some shade. Little on high ground. |
| Camping Fees |
Yes |
Standley Chasm $15 per night/pp |
| Campsites |
Yes |
S4 Campsites page  |
| Walk Options |
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Day - Multiday - Extended |
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Section 4 - Larapinta Trail Map |
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Full Colour, Topographic Map, 50K scale |
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Durable. Weatherproof/Tear Proof paper |
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Highly detailed trail data, images, notes |
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Info on terrain, vegetation, profiles, landforms |
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Map Dimension: A3 / Double Sided / Folded |
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Developed by Larapinta Trail Trek Support |
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S4 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 Standley Chasm Trailhead |
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ANGKERLE Standley Chasm is about 50km west of Alice Springs and can be accessed by 2WD via the sealed Larapinta Drive. This is private property operated by Angkerle Aboriginal Corporation. Gates are open between 8am – 5pm. |
 Getting to Birthday Waterhole 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. Birthday Waterhole is located 14.4km from the T/O along a high clearance 4WD only track |
 Hugh Gorge Access Webpage |
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 Connected Walks & Trails |
| Standley Chasm Walk |
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| Scenic Loop Walk |
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 Off Track |
| Chewings Range Traverse |
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