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Mount Kenya Sirimon Route to Point Lenana
The Sirimon route climbs the dry northern side of Mount Kenya from Sirimon Gate (about 2,600 m) through forest and moorland to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m), then past the Liki North valley to Shipton's Camp (4,200 m) below the main peaks. The final pre-dawn push reaches Point Lenana (4,985 m), the highest summit on the mountain that trekkers can reach without technical climbing.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 25 km one way from the gate to Point Lenana, usually done in 3–4 days up with a summit start around 3 am from Shipton's. The driest months are January–February and July–September. Altitude sickness is the main risk: ascend slowly and descend if symptoms worsen.
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Overnight at Old Moses and Shipton's Camp
- Watch giant groundsels and lobelias in the moorland
- Climb to Point Lenana for sunrise
- Look across to Batian and Nelion from Shipton's
- Combine with a descent via the Chogoria or Naro Moru route
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
+2394 m
Total Descent
-128 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
98.0
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.32
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: 29.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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