143Miles
12–20Days
25,000 ftGain
ThruType
Permits
System
NT Parks online bookingCamp only at designated sites. Food drops can be placed at trailheads with vehicle access or through local services. Summer heat closes sections and is dangerous.Apply or read more
Cost
Walking trail fee + nightly camping fee (NT Parks)
Bear storage
Not applicable
Season
Best
May – September (cool, dry season).
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On trail
Water
Tanks at campgrounds; some sections are long and dry. Check tank status.
Resupply
Food drops at section trailheads; Glen Helen has a small store.
Notes
Over 230 km along the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs to Mt Sonder, through gorges and red ridgelines. 12 sections.
Elevation
1,900 ftHigh 4,500 ft
Resupply towns
Alice Springs (start)
Standley Chasm
Ellery Creek
Glen Helen
Recommended gear
Permit details checked 2026-10 · nt.gov.au