St Mary Peak Summit Hike

The St Mary Peak Summit Hike at Wilpena Pound in South Australia is an absolutely stunning and somewhat demanding hike. The highest point in the Flinders Ranges it is an absolutely must do for any keen hiker. You can ascend it via a trail on either the outside (the steeper approach) or the inside (less steep but longer approach) of the pound and then follow a further rocky trail to the summit itself. To do the full loop (taking in both the outer and inner trails and the trail to the summit) is 21.5 kilometres and one should put aside a full day and take a minimum of 4 litres of water each and don't forget the camera! I would say that most people of good health are capable of doing it but doing a few practice hikes first leading up to it isn't a bad idea and good footware is recommended.

On a clear day the view from the summit itself is hard to put into words. Pictures don't do it justice, you have to go there and do it yourself and I fully recommend anyone who is physically capable does it at least once in their life.

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