HomeAll TrailsAk-Bulun to Barskoon - Issyk-Kul Trek
Moderate
Hiking
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
Recorded Trail

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

ID: KG-Y-01

Ak-Bulun to Barskoon - Issyk-Kul Trek

Added on 29 Sep 2026
Logged by @mk47

Southern Issyk-Kul trail features uneven dirt tracks, minor rock sections, and scenic lake views. Moderate hiking skill.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Be prepared for uneven terrain and steep descents. Carry sufficient water and navigation tools.

Weather check

At Start
2061m

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42.7001, 77.0444

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 42.7001, 77.0444 @ 2061m

Quick Stats

Distance
30.98 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
1608m - 2061m
Max Elevation
2061 m
Max Gradient
30.3%
44.6%

Highlights

  • Lake Issyk-Kul views
  • Barskoon Valley entrance

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

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

+154 m

Total Descent

-512 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
21.5

21.5

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)
2.29

2.29

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)50%
Moderate (3-8%)34%
Steep (>8%)16%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%
Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
2%
Gravel
69%
Dirt Track
29%
Water Crossings

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

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 42

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 42.634214
MAX LAT: 42.700118
MIN LON: 77.042293
MAX LON: 77.211077

Point Spacing: 5.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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