{"id":61017,"date":"2023-03-26T14:25:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-26T03:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=61017"},"modified":"2025-03-12T22:03:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T11:03:23","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-the-larapinta-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/how-to-prepare-for-the-larapinta-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"7 ways to prepare for the Larapinta Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The last thing you want to be muttering to yourself is, \u201cIf only I\u2019d [hiked more with a pack\/worn in my boots\/insert another key preparation step here]\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019ve decided to do the Larapinta Trail <strong>\u2013<\/strong> yay! But now comes the hard part: deciding how you\u2019ll do it. Maybe you\u2019re set on organising the whole trip yourself, or perhaps you\u2019d rather do it in a small group with a local guide. You might want to hike the entire trail from start to finish, or you could be keen on just a few sections. Regardless of how you trek the Larapinta Trail, preparation is essential with a capital E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning 223 kilometres across the <a href=\"\/australia\/red-centre-uluru-adventure-151679\">Red Centre<\/a>, you can\u2019t just rock up to the Larapinta Trail and give it a crack. You need to be physically and mentally prepared. The last thing you want is to suffer an injury (in the middle of <a href=\"\/outback\">the Outback<\/a>), which could\u2019ve been avoided with proper training. We\u2019re not trying to scare you; we\u2019re just keeping it real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are seven things you can do to set yourself up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PJXR\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PJXR.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxr\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Walk South Australia's Flinders Ranges<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">7 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxr\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PEXA\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PEXA.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pexa\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Hike the Bibbulmun Track: Albany to Denmark<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">7 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pexa\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PWXM\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PWXM.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pwxm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Tasmania's Maria Island Walk (Non-Portered)<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">4 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pwxm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start training in advance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690.jpg\" alt=\"A hiker walking a sandy section of the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory, Australia\" class=\"wp-image-61105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to be in good shape for the Larapinta. Period. You know where you\u2019re at, so if you\u2019re uncomfortable walking 20+ kilometres for several days under the beaming Outback sun, you\u2019ll need to start training long before the trek begins. Your fitness and stamina will need to be even higher if you do the whole trail or carry all your gear alone. (The beauty of <a href=\"\/australia\/trek-larapinta-trail-164853\">Intrepid\u2019s guided Larapinta treks<\/a> is that you stay in a permanent tented camp and only need a daypack.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have moderate fitness, start training at least six weeks before you depart. Aim for aerobic exercises that get you hot and sweaty three to five times per week, and do regular hikes carrying a weighted pack. If you\u2019re not very active and expect to take on the entire trail, you\u2019ll need a longer-term training plan for at least six months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Work towards your goal slowly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small changes can make a big difference, especially if your fitness isn\u2019t where it needs to be. Start taking the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away from the shops or work, and go for walks while speaking on the phone. At the minimum, you\u2019ll want to use your free time for walks and hikes in your local area. Some sections of the Larapinta are up to 31 kilometres, so covering long distances is goal numero uno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But simply pacing the pavement won\u2019t cut it. The Larapinta covers a variety of terrain from open plains to snaking riverbanks and rocky mountain ridges, so practise walking over hills and rough ground. We recommend training with a weighted pack similar to what you\u2019ll carry on the trek. By the week before you depart, you should ideally be carrying the same weight you plan to take on the trail (you\u2019ll thank yourself later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"\/adventures\/things-you-can-expect-when-hiking-the-larapinta-trail\/\">4 THINGS YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN HIKING THE LARAPINTA TRAIL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Pay equal attention to strength and agility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030582.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030582.jpg\" alt=\"Two hikers walking the rugged terrain of the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory, Australia\" class=\"wp-image-61108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030582.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030582-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030582-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030582-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to run a marathon is well and good, but you\u2019ll probably struggle if your mobility, strength, and agility are weak. Even the fittest hikers are sometimes shocked after a few days on Larapinta because, as stunning as it is, the environment can be unforgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as hitting the most rugged trails you can find near home, incorporate strengthening exercises for your feet, legs and core as early as possible. Even if you haven\u2019t had trouble with your knees, hips or ankles, it\u2019s not a bad idea to show them some extra love (love being weight training in this case) to avoid unwanted injuries and niggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Stretch it out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexibility is just as important as strength. Don\u2019t forget to stretch your muscles after your hikes and workouts, as it will help improve the range of motion in your joints and avoid injury. You\u2019ll also want to stretch at every opportunity once you\u2019re on the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Hit the gym when you can\u2019t go hiking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can\u2019t prepare for an arduous trek with the gym alone, sometimes busy life or lousy weather get in the way. Head to the gym for a class or an equipment-based workout when hiking\u2019s not an option. You could also do HIIT, pilates or body-weight workouts at home. Whatever you do, don\u2019t make excuses to skip training. It\u2019s just not worth it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start, it might be worth speaking to a personal trainer about a training program to help you reach your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Get ready to sweat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_ss_1567794538.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_ss_1567794538.jpg\" alt=\"A hiker throwing their arms in the air with excitement on the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory, Australia\" class=\"wp-image-61111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_ss_1567794538.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_ss_1567794538-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_ss_1567794538-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_ss_1567794538-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t underestimate the weather in the Red Centre. With a semi-arid climate, the temperatures can be extreme on both sides of the scale with hot, sunny days and chilly nights. It\u2019s not uncommon for the temperature to drop below freezing during winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat stroke is a very real threat in the Aussie desert as it\u2019s all too easy not to notice that you\u2019re sweating buckets. Buy a water bladder or bottle sling if you haven\u2019t already, as this makes it easier to stay hydrated on the move. It might also be worth bringing some electrolyte sachets to replenish essential minerals and help your body rehydrate quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Make sure your footwear is up to scratch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll cover some serious mileage on the Larapinta Trail, so a trusted pair of hiking boots will be your best friend. If your hiking boots have seen better days (e.g. the tread is worn down, they\u2019re ripped or cracked, the underfoot padding is gone, etc.), it\u2019s time to buy a new pair. But <em>please<\/em> give yourself plenty of time to break them in! This is NOT the kind of place where you want to be hobbling along with painful blisters. Go for bush walks and ensure you\u2019ve clocked a decent number of kilometres before your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"\/adventures\/ways-you-can-prepare-your-feet-for-a-long-hike\/\">7 WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR FEET FOR A LONG HIKE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparation is critical when attempting any trek, especially when the terrain and weather are as extreme as the Larapinta Trail. So, happy training! 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