Doi Inthanon Loop | 965m

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This hike leads you through a part of the Doi Inthanon National Park. The trail starts at a temple next to the park, it leads along agricultural plots, a small village, waterfalls, and it ends at an Elephant sanctuary.

Be careful not to step onto the farmers' products before harvest season. The village that you reach about half-way features a small shop where drinks and snacks can be bought. However, it cannot be guaranteed that the shop is open once you get there.

There are elephants living freely in this territory and you might meet them during the hike. Be very quiet and do not go closer toward them than necessary. You do not want to be the subject of the headline "Reckless tourist killed by elephant".

Along the waterfalls by the end of the hike, you are likely to meet the tourist groups who start and finish at about the same spot as this trail. They usually walk it in the reverse direction though. There are small shores below the waterfalls that allow you to swim and refresh.

You can get there by car, scooter, or motorbike from Chiang Mai. Car is the safest option.

Small shop in the village at about half-way, but not reliable in terms of opening hours. Simple restaurants along the road from and toward Chiang Mai.

Trail-running shoes will do. Be sure to take enough water, mosquito repellent, and sun screen.

Be aware of the free-living elephants.

Technical Difficulty Very Easy
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Highest point 965m
Total gain 615m
Total loss 615m
Duration 03h46m
Distance 12.5Km
Rating 852

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