[Solo] Balıklı Lake - Kara Lake - Summit
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 7.12 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,028 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 2,028 ft
- Max elevation
- 9,755 ft
- TrailRank
-
61
4.7
- Min elevation
- 8,428 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 3 hours 20 minutes
- Time
- 6 hours 24 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2047
- Uploaded
- August 15, 2019
- Recorded
- August 2019
near Demirkapı, Trabzon (Türkiye)
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Trail photos
Itinerary description
I haven’t found a water fund but the locals said that the water from the lake is drinkable. I strongly doubt that it is fairly safe, so take sufficient amount of supplies before you start. You can refill your water at starting point.
Waypoints
Car park
Lake
8,474 ft
Balıklı Göl
The first lake is fairly close to the road where we would park our vehicle. Meet Hasan Usta and enjoy a cup of tee.
Waypoint
8,868 ft
Rock Formation
Based on the information I gathered from the local folk, these circular rock formations are built by shepherds to “park” a small herd.
Panorama
9,226 ft
Panoramic View
Hillside panoramic view. Strongly suggest that you take this path to climb to Karagol.
Photo
9,413 ft
The Pink Plant
This (name unknown to me) pink plant was picturesquely standing in front of the view.
Lake
9,190 ft
Break
Water is so clear that you crave to drink from it. Please don’t litter. P.S: the water is incredibly cold to be able to take a swim (at least for me).
River
Risk
9,442 ft
Cliff
The photos are not descriptive enough but the cliff is seriously intense. The wind is also strong from time to time, so I wouldn’t suggest getting too close.
Summit
9,806 ft
Karagol View
My personal summit for this trail. Would like to continue but didn’t want to risk it. The view is amazing and the lake is breathtaking.
Photo
9,288 ft
The Herd
I have encountered the herd passing. Played my bansuri flute to the animals. Some of them enjoyed the music, I guess...
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Nice 💕
I have followed this trail View more
Information
Easy to follow
Scenery
Moderate
Amazing hike! The lakes are beautiful