Home All TrailsBadrika Ashram to Solan

Moderate

On-Road

🇮🇳 India

Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: IN-HP-16

Badrika Ashram to Solan

Added on 9 Aug 2026

Logged by @mk47

This On-Road route connects Badrika Ashram to Solan, traversing winding paved roads through Himachal Pradesh. Expect steep ascents and descents.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Drive cautiously on winding mountain roads. Be aware of steep gradients and potential sharp turns. Ensure vehicle maintenance.

Mission Logs39 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	SW Start Point	10%	2H
2.0 km	NW Steep Ascent	15%	2H
3.5 km	SW Steep Ascent	23%	4H
3.7 km	NW Steep Ascent	30%	4L
4.2 km	S Steep Ascent	22%	4H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

936m

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30.8505, 77.2362

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 30.8505, 77.2362 @ 936m

Quick Stats

Distance

37.42 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

936m - 1523m

Max Elevation

1523 m

Max Gradient

45%

36.7%

Highlights

Viewpoints near Kumarhatti
Solan town center

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

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

+1056 m

Total Descent

-490 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

41.3

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

2.64

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)23%

Moderate (3-8%)44%

Steep (>8%)33%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved82%

Unpaved18%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

82%

Gravel

13%

Dirt Track

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 37

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 30.850477

MAX LAT: 30.907690

MIN LON: 77.102519

MAX LON: 77.255138

Point Spacing: 29.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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