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Hard

Off-Road

🇮🇳 India

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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: IN-LA-13

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Leh - Chang chemno trail

Added on 19 Sep 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Extreme high-altitude 4x4 expedition across remote Changthang. Expect challenging rocky tracks, steep gradients, requiring capable 4x4.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Carry essential recovery gear, extra fuel, and cold-weather clothing. Acclimatize to altitude. Drive cautiously on extreme gradients and loose rocky surfaces. Be prepared for self-sufficiency in remote areas.

Mission Logs111 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	E Start Point	-9%	4H
2.0 km	S Steep Descent	-14%	4H
3.6 km	SW Terrain Change	-7%	2H
5.6 km	SW Continue on track	-7%	2H
7.6 km	S Continue on track	-4%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

3485m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

34.1637, 77.5848

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 34.1637, 77.5848 @ 3485m

Quick Stats

Distance

198.58 km

Type

Off-Road Trail

Elevation Range

3203m - 5575m

Max Elevation

5575 m

Max Gradient

19.6%

20.8%

Highlights

Explore Chang Chemno region
High-altitude mountain pass views

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

+3948 m

Total Descent

-2293 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

31.4

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)

1.96

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)32%

Moderate (3-8%)38%

Steep (>8%)29%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved72%

Unpaved28%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

72%

Gravel

28%

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: 51

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 33.921124

MAX LAT: 34.163745

MIN LON: 77.556157

MAX LON: 78.687394

Point Spacing: 66.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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