This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
MSH4 The Konkan cost road
Coastal highway route via Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. Mix of paved roads and scenic winding coastal tracks.
ID: IN-MH-02
MSH4 The Konkan cost road
TrailX
Difficulty
Hard
Surface
81% Unpaved
Tortuosity Index
1.7
Distance
648.77 KM
Gradient Distribution
Flat (0-3%): 70%
Moderate (3-8%): 25%
Steep (>8%): 5%
Origin Coordinates
19.075482°N / 72.995208°E
Target Coordinates
15.731580°N / 73.807459°E
Max Gradient
13.5%
Peak Elev.
242M
Ascent
3822M
Water Cross
0
Contributor
@fakir27Poster Data Engine
TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026
Trail Map
Initialising Map Engine...
Trail Profile
General Instructions
Monitor engine temperature on steep coastal inclines and watch for monsoon-related road wear.
Navigation Log
| 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 | S Start Point | 0% | 2H |
| 2.2 km | S Continue on track | 0% | 2H |
| 4.3 km | S Continue on track | 0% | 2H |
| 6.5 km | S Continue on track | 0% | 2H |
| 8.6 km | SE Continue on track | 0% | 2H |
Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.
Weather check
Sampling Micro-Climate...
19.0755, 72.9952
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 19.0755, 72.9952 @ 6m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- Visit Harihareshwar Temple
- Explore Malvan coastline
- Sightseeing in Ratnagiri
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
+3822 m
Total Descent
-3746 m
Ruggedness Index
A measure of terrain roughness based on vertical displacement per kilometer. Values >50 indicate significant technical effort.
11.7
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.
1.7
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: 65.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0