This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.
Upper Baksan Valley Hike
11 km hike on mostly dirt paths in the upper Baksan valley, with about 490 m of climbing.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
High-altitude route; check the weather and carry warm layers.
Weather check
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43.3774, 42.6670
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 43.3774, 42.6670 @ 2650m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- Baksan valley
- Mount Elbrus area
- Verkhny Baksan village
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
+487 m
Total Descent
-489 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
87.7
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.84
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: 2.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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