Home All TrailsBrahmani to Barsuan - Iron Trail

Easy

On-Road

🇮🇳 India

Recorded Trail

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

ID: IN-OR-01

Probable restricted access near mining zones. Verify locally.

Local police or mining authority

Brahmani to Barsuan - Iron Trail

Added on 30 Aug 2026

Logged by @neerajgupta

Smooth tarmac connecting industrial towns Brahmani Tarang and Barsuan, navigating low-gradient terrain of Odisha's mining belt.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Ensure vehicle is well-maintained for moderate driving. Carry essential tools for any roadside issues.

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	E Start Point	-12%	2H
2.1 km	E Continue on track	-5%	2H
4.2 km	SE Continue on track	-2%	2H
6.3 km	SE Continue on track	0%	2H
8.4 km	E Continue on track	0%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

199m

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22.2381, 84.7589

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 22.2381, 84.7589 @ 199m

Quick Stats

Distance

78.39 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

104m - 199m

Max Elevation

199 m

Max Gradient

12.4%

Highlights

Mandira Dam
Mining viewpoints

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

+80 m

Total Descent

-160 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

3.1

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)

1.38

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)89%

Moderate (3-8%)9%

Steep (>8%)2%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved92%

Unpaved8%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

92%

Gravel

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: 18

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

Resulting CategoryEasy

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 21.852591

MAX LAT: 22.238123

MIN LON: 84.758904

MAX LON: 85.121292

Point Spacing: 105.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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