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  • Titov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    14.30mi
    Elevation +
    5095f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTitov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake Photo ofTitov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake Photo ofTitov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake

    Technically moderate trail with the altitude of 3850 m ASL. Upon ascending and descending towards Titov lake the terrain is rocky, so wearing high heel/ankle boots/trainers is recommended. Long desired hike to Titov ...

  • Tourist and Turan peaks from AlmaArasan via Terra field

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    near Alma-Arasan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    16.38mi
    Elevation +
    7687f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTourist and Turan peaks from AlmaArasan via Terra field Photo ofTourist and Turan peaks from AlmaArasan via Terra field Photo ofTourist and Turan peaks from AlmaArasan via Terra field

    Route: Prohodnoye gorge (hot springs next to AlmaArasan) - Terra field - (Aleshkin bridge - gorge - Dzhusaly-Kezen pass - Tourist peak - Turan peak - Karniz lake - Aleshkin bridge - Prohodnoye gorge - hot springs. Initi...

  • Terra jailauy men Alagyr/Terra field-Alagir path

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    near Alma-Arasan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    16.68mi
    Elevation +
    4360f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTerra jailauy men Alagyr/Terra field-Alagir path Photo ofTerra jailauy men Alagyr/Terra field-Alagir path Photo ofTerra jailauy men Alagyr/Terra field-Alagir path

    Although this is not my first time towards Terra field, most of the trail is dry and easy to follow. Do expect a bit chilly temperatures early in the morning at the beginning of the trail which follows along the river. A...

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  • Nice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    7.79mi
    Elevation +
    1696f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline Photo ofNice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline Photo ofNice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline

    Quiet morning turned into windy one with some strong gust at the top of the pipeline. Managed to see a herd deer. Although later in realised that a baby deer - baby was hunted but some predator. Looking at the tracks it’...

  • UAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    15.44mi
    Elevation +
    3419f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofUAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade Photo ofUAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade Photo ofUAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade

    a light chilled hike to Big Almaty Lake and the Moon glade, not sure if the name for the latter is an appropriate one, nonetheless, was a nice and easy walk Started snowing once got to the lake, amazing scenery. After ha...

  • Alpine competition to Youth peak

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    14.70mi
    Elevation +
    5866f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak

    I have been to Youth peak back in the summer from the Western slope, yet this was a chance to ascend from the east-northeast. It’s classified as 1B as the icecap and glacial have been slowly melting over the years. Nonet...

  • Hike to Kshi-Kaindy in Aksu-Zhabagly and up to last snows

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    near Zhabagly, Turkistan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    aleixmh3
    Distance
    11.37mi
    Elevation +
    3143f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHike to Kshi-Kaindy in Aksu-Zhabagly and up to last snows

    Easy hike to Kshi-Kaindy waterfalls and small house, and then walk further up the valley to the last snows. The path is for a 4WD car, and it's very easy to walk. The second part from the river up to the snows is throug...

  • Burabay - Starshaya Sestra - Burabay

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    near Būrabay, Soltüstik Qazaqstan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Just The Ranger
    Distance
    9.85mi
    Elevation +
    1742f
    TrailRank
    29

    Small hike to local highlands. Regarding the terrain, it is quite easy. However, I classify this as moderate because of the heat, sun and lack of water. There is only one small water stream on the northen descent (marked...

  • Shybulak until glacier start

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    near Ozërnyy, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    maarten van der ham
    Distance
    9.31mi
    Elevation +
    3255f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofShybulak until glacier start

    a great trail starting from shybulak up towards the glacier station. steep road but doable. at the crossing of the river we decided to stay left and do a steep climb over big rocks. Not easy and not without danger but yo...

  • medeo - furmanov peak, and back

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    indvaleti
    with southminde
    Distance
    9.50mi
    Elevation +
    4528f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofmedeo - furmanov peak, and back Photo ofmedeo - furmanov peak, and back Photo ofmedeo - furmanov peak, and back

    Popular and easy dayhike with stunning views from the peak. You can go further to Panorama peak from Furmanov peak, if you start earlier. We started walking from Medeo at 10 am.

  • Charyn canyon loopwalk scramble

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    near Kurytogay, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    sil.timmermans
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    1037f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCharyn canyon loopwalk scramble Photo ofCharyn canyon loopwalk scramble Photo ofCharyn canyon loopwalk scramble

    This track takes a less conventional descend towards the river. This requires some scrambling down. Not difficult, but some care needs to be taken! Recommended for the adventurous types.

  • Gornyy Sadovod

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Eslam Ezzeldin
    Distance
    5.21mi
    Elevation +
    5026f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofGornyy Sadovod Photo ofGornyy Sadovod Photo ofGornyy Sadovod

    We went in early June and turned back after reaching the snow line. Later in summer you can get further.

  • Medeo - Furmanovka peak - Panorama peak

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Erik Sootla
    Distance
    5.21mi
    Elevation +
    5230f
    TrailRank
    27

    It's a trail for phisically fit novice hikers. The trail is visble at all times. so, you wan't get lost. There are always people on the trail, so, you wan't get alone. Trail is accessible in winter as well. The altitude ...

  • Kazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    ILoveCentralAsia_Sara
    Distance
    6.86mi
    Elevation +
    2067f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region Photo ofKazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region Photo ofKazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region

    Kok Zhailau translated as "sky-blue summer pasture" is a plateau in the territory of the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park located at an altitude of 2251.2 m. It is located between the Small and Big Almaty gorges, 1...

  • Üsh Ağaiyndy (Three Brothers)

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Esentai Mämbet
    Distance
    10.05mi
    Elevation +
    4301f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofÜsh Ağaiyndy (Three Brothers) Photo ofÜsh Ağaiyndy (Three Brothers) Photo ofÜsh Ağaiyndy (Three Brothers)

    End of winter/spring hike in Almaty mountains. Planned summit was Qūmbel, but we could not reach it due to weather conditions

  • Chimbulak - Alpengrad - Manzhuk Lake

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Alastor555
    Distance
    11.30mi
    Elevation +
    5354f
    TrailRank
    27

    Nice trek from Chimbulak, after Mynzhylki dam turn left for a steep climb to Alpengrad. Admire the amazing view and keep climbing to lake number 6, or Manzhuk lake. From there we descended from the newly built road.

  • Medeu to furmanova to panorama to shymbulak

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    cherylriise
    Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    6024f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMedeu to furmanova to panorama to shymbulak

    Medeu to furmanova to panorama to shymbulak Requires rock scrambling both up and down. Trail is fairly well defined with exception of the rock scrambling sections. Finishes at the gondola. Be sure to reach the finish by ...

  • Hike to Peak Turist (3954m) from Kosmostantsia

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    near Ozërnyy, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    aleixmh3
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    1998f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHike to Peak Turist (3954m) from Kosmostantsia

    This hike starts from Kosmostantsia and climbs to the peak turist via a rather vertical path. The way down is following a less vertical path at the beginning, but then follows a very slippery slope, which is still better...

  • Butakovka

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    near Butakovka, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Maria Smith 3
    Distance
    7.95mi
    Elevation +
    2405f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofButakovka Photo ofButakovka

    Nice hike from Medeu to below the Gorelnik waterfall. You wouldn’t really miss anything by taking taxi up to Gorelnik visitor center and going from there, the walk up from Medeu was the least interesting part and you’d h...

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