A local, lower-level hike with no long drive to/from a meeting place. Distance: 10 kms, up/down 800m, in about 4-5 hours, depending on group speed. Uphill for the first 2.5 hours, often steeply, then often steep and slippery on the long downhill too – no gym shoes, please. Check website after 06.30 on Sunday morning for possible weather update. All hikers are responsible for their own safety. No groups please.
We cross the Porcupine Falls stream on the way back down.
Possible option to continue on up to Ban Khun Chiang Khian village for stronger hikers, if we have a second leader available. Extra 4kms and 200-300m elevation gain.
Not much level ground.
Aftermath possibly at Nong Flook?
Meeting place: Meet at the small carpark (18º 50.235′ N, 98º 57.168′ E) just before the dam behind the 700p stadium (see map below) at 07.50 for 8am start. From the stadium entrance traffic lights, go straight on, past the friendly, but sometimes inquisitive, gate guards (smile!) and straight on through the compound up the steepish hill to the meeting carpark.
Please bring:
- at least 2 litres of water/rehydration drink
- energy snacks and picnic
- protection from sun/heat, rain/cold, insects
- strong footwear with good grip and trekking poles/sticks recommended
- lots of energy, enthusiasm, team spirit and good humour
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