HomeDestinationsThailandChiang MaiMae Hong Son Loop - Highland Cycling
Hard
Cycling
🇹🇭 Thailand
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: TH-50-04

Mae Hong Son Loop - Highland Cycling

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon13 April 2013

Challenging highland cycling loop with sustained climbs and descents on varied surfaces. Expect technical sections and rewarding mountain views.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Ensure bike is well-maintained for sustained climbs and descents. Carry adequate water, repair kit, and safety gear.

Weather check

At Start
464m

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19.9385, 99.2726

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 19.9385, 99.2726 @ 464m

Quick Stats

Distance
67.18 km
Type
Cycling Sector
Elevation Range
453m - 1144m
Max Elevation
1144 m
Max Gradient
18.9%
15.5%

Highlights

  • Mountain vistas
  • Local villages

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

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

+1026 m

Total Descent

-1012 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
30.3

30.3

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
1.85

1.85

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)65%
Moderate (3-8%)20%
Steep (>8%)15%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved89%
Unpaved11%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
89%
Dirt Track
11%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 73

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 19.937604
MAX LAT: 20.100607
MIN LON: 99.247234
MAX LON: 99.374442

Point Spacing: 13.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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