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Hiking
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Recorded Trail

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

ID: IN-UK-32

Matoli Meadows Loop

Added on 30 Sep 2026
Logged by @trailxon10 June 2025

High-altitude loop over the Matoli meadows between 3,040 and 3,270 m in the Bageshwar Himalaya.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Weather changes fast above 3,000 m; carry warm layers and navigation.

Weather check

At Start
3043m

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30.1221, 79.7810

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 30.1221, 79.7810 @ 3043m

Quick Stats

Distance
9.45 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
3043m - 3266m
Max Elevation
3266 m
Max Gradient
33.1%
36.5%

Highlights

  • Matoli bugyal
  • High Himalaya panorama
  • Shepherd camps

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

+400 m

Total Descent

-397 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
84.3

84.3

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)
3.22

3.22

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)20%
Moderate (3-8%)24%
Steep (>8%)56%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved0%
Unpaved100%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Dirt Track
100%
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: 41

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 30.118930
MAX LAT: 30.132956
MIN LON: 79.771894
MAX LON: 79.781796

Point Spacing: 2.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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