This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.
Nh66 Ratnagiri to mapusa
Scenic Konkan highway transit with winding ghats. Predominantly paved surface with bridge crossings and active road widening construction zones.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Monitor vehicle brakes during long ghat descents. Exercise caution near active road-widening construction zones and heavy truck traffic.
Weather check
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17.0049, 73.7560
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 17.0049, 73.7560 @ 241m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- Drive through scenic Sahyadri mountain passes
- Stop for authentic Konkani and Goan seafood
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
+799 m
Total Descent
-1118 m
Ruggedness Index
A measure of terrain roughness based on vertical displacement per kilometer. Values >50 indicate significant technical effort.
8.9
Tortuosity Index
The ratio of actual trail distance to straight-line distance. Higher values (e.g. >2.0) indicate a winding route with many switchbacks.
1.36
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: 67 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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