This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Darkhad Depression Route
One of Mongolia's remotest drives: north-west from Mörön across the mountains into the Darkhad Depression, a 160 km basin of lakes, bogs and larch forest at about 1,600 m, to Tsagaannuur, the gateway to the Tsaatan reindeer herders of the taiga. It is well over 10 hours on rough, bumpy roads with river crossings and boggy ground; beyond Tsagaannuur only horses can go on.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
June to September only; winter reaches −30 °C. Bogs and river crossings change with the rain, so ask locals about conditions and travel with a second vehicle. Carry fuel for the round trip.
Weather check
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49.6322, 100.1705
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Visit the Tsaatan reindeer herders (with a guide)
- Cross the wild Darkhad valley
- Overnight in Ulaan-Uul halfway
- Fish and camp by the Shishged river
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+1524 m
Total Descent
-1266 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
11.6
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.2
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 104.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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