This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.
Makalu Base Camp Hike
10 km high-altitude hike in the upper Barun valley reaching 4,879 m near Makalu Base Camp, with 7 stream crossings.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Above 4,000 m: acclimatise properly, start early and carry warm layers.
Weather check
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27.7976, 87.1264
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.7976, 87.1264 @ 4448m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- Makalu Base Camp
- Barun Glacier
- Views of Makalu
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
+438 m
Total Descent
-165 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
58.4
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.58
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: 2.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Nearby
Trails near Makalu Base Camp Hike
Barun Valley High Hike
2.6 km from this trail
Barun River Valley Walk
6.0 km from this trail
Barun Valley Lower Walk
8.8 km from this trail
Barun Riverside Trek
12.7 km from this trail
Barun Moraine Hike
12.9 km from this trail
Upper Barun Valley Walk
13.8 km from this trail