Larapinta Trail Section 1 vs Overland Track section 6
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Larapinta Trail Section 1 | Overland Track section 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 15.0 mi24 km | 10.0 mi17 km |
| Elevation gain | 1,230 ft375 m | 810 ft247 m |
| Typical duration | 2 days | 1 day |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | National | National |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Best time to hike | Best from June to August | Best from February to February |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Larapinta Trail Section 1 vs Overland Track section 6: which should you hike?
At 15.0 mi24 km, Larapinta Trail Section 1 is the longer route — roughly 4.9 mi8 km more than Overland Track section 6 (10.0 mi17 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Overland Track section 6 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.