This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Gobi Gurvansaikhan Circuit
A South Gobi loop from Dalanzadgad through Gobi Gurvansaikhan, Mongolia's largest national park (about 27,000 km²). It runs into the narrow gorge of Yolyn Am, where ice can linger into summer, across rocky desert plains to Khongoryn Els, the 'Singing Sands' (dunes about 100 km long rising to about 300 m), and back via Bayanzag, the Flaming Cliffs where the first dinosaur eggs were found. Beyond the paved road to Yolyn Am it's unpaved desert tracks, sand and long stretches without fuel.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Best June to September; summer highs can pass 38–40 °C and nights are cold. Carry jerry cans of fuel and plenty of water, lower tyre pressure for sand, and travel with a second vehicle if you can. Tracks split constantly and are unsigned: download offline maps and plan on about 300 km a day at most.
Weather check
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43.5797, 104.4151
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Walk the Yolyn Am gorge
- Climb the Khongoryn Els dunes at sunset
- See the Flaming Cliffs at Bayanzag
- Stay in a ger camp under desert skies
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
+2360 m
Total Descent
-2360 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
10.5
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.24
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: 132.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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