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Mount Kinangop Day Hike(Extreme Hike)

Hosted by a member of the Nairobi Sports & Outdoors Group
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Took place 2 months ago
Sat 29 Jul 04:00 - 05:00

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Mount Kinangop day trek is your true test for resilience on your journey to big mountains. Standing at Protected content ASL. Mt. Kinangop is tough and awe-inspiring at the same time. It is the second-highest peak of the Aberdares and delivers a challenging but immensely rewarding hike.

Hiking through the Mutarakwa Route immerses you into a scent-filled forest of cypress and pine trees. The trail becomes increasingly steep and wet as you approach the moorland toward the rocky summit.


Mt. Kinangop Hike Distance & Stats

Distance: 28km
Maximum Elevation: 3,906m
Maximum Elevation Gain: 1,263m
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Difficulty: Tough; you will need to be reasonably fit to get to the peak.

Charges:
Citizens/residents- Kes.3500
Non-residents- $55
Self-drive- Kes.1500

What is included:
Transport to the trail and back.
Park entry charges for citizens and residents.
Professional and friendly guides.
Assorted fruits
N/B: Our package excludes anything else not mentioned above.

What to Wear and Carry During Mount Kinangop Day Trek:
Proper hiking clothes (polyester t-shirt, hiking pants, fleece jacket)

Comfortable hiking boots (should be one size bigger than your standard shoe size)

In your backpack:
Snacks such as biscuits, nuts, fruits, crisps, etc.
Disposable plastic bottles are not allowed inside parks.
Valid identification document.
A set of clothes to change into after the hike.

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