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39 trails found
ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Fish River Canyon Hike
Windhoek
85 km2700m gain4-5 days
Traverse Namibia's Fish River Canyon, a 85km, 4-5 day expedition through Africa's second-largest gorge. This rugged, self-sufficient wilderness walk demands significant fitness, offering a raw, isolat…
ModerateDesert/Remote Trek
Jebel Sahro Trek
Ouarzazate
70 km2500m gain5-7 days
Morocco's Jebel Sahro offers a stark, lunar beauty on this 70km desert mountain traverse. This moderate, 5-7 day route winds through volcanic plugs and deep gorges, revealing high-altitude plateaus b…
ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Karakoram Highway Trek
Gilgit
1200 km4600m gain45-60 days
Embark on the Karakoram Highway Trek, a 1200km, 45-60 day expedition across Pakistan's rugged highlands. This challenging route traverses the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindu Kush ranges, following the…
ModerateDesert/Remote Trek
Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Yulara or Alice Springs
6 km200m gain3-4 hours
Kings Canyon Rim Walk: Australia's spectacular desert day hike. This moderate 6km circuit in Watarrka National Park, Northern Territory, offers a profound encounter with the continent's ancient geolog…
ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Askja Caldera Trail
Akureyri
60 km800m gain2-3 days
Iceland's Askja Caldera Trail: a 60km, 2-3 day, challenging trek through the raw volcanic highlands. This remote route traverses an otherworldly landscape, a vast desert of ancient lava fields and sta…
ModerateDesert/Remote Trek
Lençóis Maranhenses Trek
Barreirinhas
50 km100m gain3-5 days
Immerse yourself in the Lençóis Maranhenses Trek, a 50km moderate route through Brazil's unique "white desert." Traverse vast sand dunes punctuated by vibrant freshwater lagoons, a breathtaking specta…
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