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Torres de Alcala to Badis Coastal Hike
Inside Al Hoceima National Park, natural paths follow the cliffs east from the beach village of Torres de Alcala, below the hilltop towers built in 1499, to the gravel cove of Badis. Badis faces the rock of Velez de la Gomera, a Spanish outpost joined to the Moroccan shore by an 85 m land border.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 5 km one way; allow 2-3 hours each way. Carry water and sun protection as there is little shade. The paths are informal and run near cliff edges; avoid them in strong wind or after rain.
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35.1567, -4.3244
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Climb to the towers above Torres de Alcala
- Walk the cliff paths of Al Hoceima National Park
- Swim at Badis cove
- See the rock of Velez de la Gomera
- Take a boat back along the coast
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
+126 m
Total Descent
-69 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
31.5
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
2.19
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: 28.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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