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Mount Longonot Crater Rim Circuit
A steep 3.1 km trail climbs from the Longonot National Park gate to the rim of the volcano's crater, and a 7.2 km path circles the rim, passing the summit at 2,780 m. From the rim you look down into the forested crater floor and out over Lake Naivasha and the Rift Valley floor.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 13.5 km gate to gate including the rim loop, typically 4–5 hours. Start early to avoid midday heat and afternoon wind on the rim; the volcanic dust is loose and slippery on descent. Carry all your water as there is none on the mountain.
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-0.8891, 36.4745
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Climb the gully trail to the crater rim
- Walk the full rim to the 2,780 m summit
- Look into the steaming vents on the crater walls
- View Lake Naivasha and Mount Suswa
- Watch for zebra and giraffe on the lower slopes
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
+547 m
Total Descent
-545 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
92.8
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.33
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: 22.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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