Larapinta Trail — Section 1: Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap
~2 days · 15.2 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Larapinta Trail — Section 1: Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap is known for
Section 1 of Larapinta Trail is an official 23.8 km point-to-point section from Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 6,362 ft to 8,192 ft over 15.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.3 mi · 48%
- Downhill 6.3 mi · 42%
- Flat 1.6 mi · 10%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Larapinta Trail — Section 1: Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Larapinta Trail — Section 1: Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap scores 13/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Larapinta Trail — Section 1: Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap take?
Most backpackers hike the Larapinta Trail — Section 1: Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 15.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Larapinta Trail — Section 1: Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap?
The Larapinta Trail — Section 1: Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap climbs roughly 2,218 ft total — about 146 ft per mile, topping out near 2,539 ft.
Related trails
Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.