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Ntoum to Kinguélé Falls, Monts de Cristal
Drive from the N1 at Ntoum into the Monts de Cristal to the Kinguélé falls on the Mbei River, beside Gabon's first hydroelectric plant. The upper falls drop about 35 m in three steps; the falls lie at the edge of Monts de Cristal National Park.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow about 3 hours from Libreville each way. A high-clearance vehicle is advisable, especially in the rains. Carry food and water; services are minimal.
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0.3894, 9.7640
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 0.3894, 9.7640 @ 16m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- See the Kinguélé falls
- Visit the Monts de Cristal forest
- Look for butterflies and orchids
- Photograph the Mbei River gorge
- Stop at the Tchimbélé dam area
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
+356 m
Total Descent
-240 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
8.8
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.3
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: 43.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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