Second day of four of the Simien trekking, Ethiopia

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Distance: 7.66 mi
Elevation gain: 2,703 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 1,503 ft
Max elevation: 11,868 ft
TrailRank: 47
Min elevation: 10,187 ft
Trail type: One Way

Moving time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Time: 6 hours 8 minutes
Coordinates: 2230
Uploaded: April 13, 2018
Recorded: April 2018

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near T’ik’ur Wiha, Amhara Region (Etioopia)

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We follow the northern escarpment eastward, before we descend a little into the Kaba Valley. After that we climb up before we reach Gich Abyss and continue over a narrow ridge to a cliff where we have a spectacular view of the abyss towards the Simien foothills. We also find a large waterfall here, where the Jinbar River plunges 500m into the abyss. We proceed for about two hours and have lunch at the Jinbar River. After lunch, we walk through fields of barley before we arrive at the idyllic village of Gich. Here we can enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony in one of the huts and learn more about local farm life. From Gich village it is a short walk to Gich camp which is a good area to look for lammergeyer and thick-billed raven.