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Mount Kenya Naro Moru Route to Point Lenana
The Naro Moru route is the most direct way up Mount Kenya from the west: a road climbs from the park gate to the Met Station (3,050 m), then a path crosses the steep, wet 'vertical bog' to Mackinder's Camp in the Teleki Valley (about 4,200 m). From there the trail climbs past Austrian Hut (4,790 m) to Point Lenana (4,985 m).
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 23 km one way from Naro Moru Gate to Point Lenana; usually 3–4 days to the summit. The vertical bog is very muddy in the rains, so aim for January–February or July–September. It is the fastest route up, which makes altitude sickness more likely; allow an acclimatisation day.
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-0.1747, 37.1433
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Acclimatise with a night at the Met Station
- Cross the vertical bog to the Teleki Valley
- View Batian and Nelion from Mackinder's Camp
- Summit Point Lenana at sunrise
- Descend by another route for a traverse
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
+2496 m
Total Descent
-0 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
106.8
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.2
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: 20.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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