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Alaznistavi tourist shelter–Masara shepard camp

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Trail stats

Distance
8.14 mi
Elevation gain
5,374 ft
Technical difficulty
Difficult
Elevation loss
2,215 ft
Max elevation
9,333 ft
TrailRank 
28
Min elevation
9,333 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
80
Uploaded
June 26, 2023
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near Etelta, Kakheti (Georgia)

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Itinerary description

It took around seven hours to cover the distance of 13km. The first few kilometres absolutely flat. In the Alazani river could be forded with caution (early June 2023): water up to the knee, quite strong stream.
A trail with switchbacks up to Sakorne Pass. Closer to the pass, had to deviate from the trail, since some parts of it were covered with snow.
Steep descent to the river, some landslides. Crossed the river on a natural snow bridge; otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible.
A rather steep ascent with switchbacks to the shepard camp (not manned); lots of snow in gullies.

Waypoints

PictographWaypoint Altitude 6,574 ft
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snow bridge

Otherwise, the river couldn't have been crossed.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 7,798 ft
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stream crossing over snow

A smaller stream, still under snow.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 9,218 ft
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Masara shepard camp

Unmanned. A stream nearby.

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