The 3rd edition is the same size and
format as the first two editions. Notes were updated and include
details such as more new shelter huts, changed food drop
facilities
and
the new section of track through Ellery Creek North.We have also
completed a number of off-track walks in the
area (Chewings Range & Mt Giles and Mt Zeil) and decided to not
add
these into the
guide as it would have made
the book heavier and would not be of relevance to most Larapinta
Trail walkers. Instead we will publish those notes in another
form, here are some basic notes for the Chewings
Range.
The Larapinta Trail guide has 160 pages, 121 colour
photographs, 20
topographic
maps (one for each days walk), ISBN 1 920995 22 5, Recommended Price
A$39.95 (including
GST). This is an all colour production with full track notes for
both directions along the trail. The colour
topographic maps
and notes have been colour coded for each
direction to reduce confusion about which notes are currently being
followed. Gradient profiles are provided at the same scale as those
used in all our books. Each chapter describes a section of
the trail plus the side trip to Glen Helen is included. The third
editon has an expanded
background section (4 more pages) which includes history of
the area and notes on
geology, climate, vegetation and wildlife. A comprehensive
section on Safety and Trip Planning are provided. For the 3rd edition,
we have reorganised the guide into 12 chapters to match the national
park sections but retained the 20 one day sections within the notes. Of
course many walk the track in less than 20 days with 14 to 18 days
being the most common.
As I predicted, this walk has become a classic
well-known walk as it traverses some excellent arid scenery.
Water
has
been provided by park management at most of the regular campsites along
the trail. For more details about the trail refer to my Larapinta Trail webpage for
general
information.