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Koitoboss Peak from Road End, Mount Elgon
Koitoboss is the highest peak on the Kenyan side of Mount Elgon, a large extinct volcano on the Uganda border. The trail starts at the Road End campsite at the top of the moorland track and climbs over open moorland to the summit block, with views into the mountain's caldera.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 6 km one way from Road End to the summit; sources give 2 hours up for fit hikers and up to 5 hours for others. A 4x4 is needed to reach Road End, especially in the wet season. Do not cross into Uganda on the summit plateau without the proper border arrangements.
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1.0927, 34.6276
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Drive the moorland track to Road End
- Climb Koitoboss for views into the caldera
- See giant groundsels and lobelias
- Visit Kitum Cave on the lower slopes
- Camp at the Road End campsite
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
+625 m
Total Descent
-0 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
105.9
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.31
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
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Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 12.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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