17/06/25 0620 – Today’s hike is on but there could be some rain
As the rainy season is upon us check this webpage on Sunday morning, after 0630, for an update as the hike may be changed, or cancelled, at short notice.
This Sunday’s hike takes us south of Chiang Mai to Mae Win and a loop that was last done over 2 years ago. Starting and finishing at Wat Matchimaram the hike follows trails through farm land up into light forest and, at about the half way point, joins a trail at Huai Hoi waterfall and then follows the Nam Mae Puai for about 4kms before we cross it (you will get wet feet here) and take a dirt road through farmland back to the Wat.
The hike is about 13km and has a total ascent of about 500mtrs. There are 2 reasonably steep sections of a few hundred metres each but, apart from that, the hike is not strenuous and there is the opportunity to cool off half way round at the waterfall. The hike should take under 6hrs but that is dependent on how long is spent at the waterfall.
In addition to strong boots, etc., insect repellent is essential, sun block highly recommended as some of the hike is in open land.
Hike leaders: Tom & PGB
If you want to join: Read the general advice on this website as well as the specific details in this post. If you still think the hike is for you, just turn up at the meeting place on the day and on time. We cannot accommodate groups. Passenger places are usually available in car-pooling but cannot be guaranteed. If you are a passenger, please contribute 100Bht to your driver for fuel etc.
Meeting Point & Time.
We will meet at 07:20 for 07:30 start at the open area, just past the PTT gas station, when driving southwards on Canal Road from the Suthep Road junction.
Please bring: In addition to “Things to bring” tab
at least 2-3 litres of water/rehydration drink
energy snacks/picnic lunch
protection from sun, rain, insects, spiky/itchy vegetation
for passengers: 100 baht towards fuel costs and a change of clothes, footwear
lots of energy, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
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Having just arrived in Chiang Mai as a tourist, do you mind if I tag along tomorrow morning? Dying for a nice hike 🙂
Sorry for late moderation of this comment. I hope you did tag along and enjoy the hike.