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Desert/Remote Trek trails
39 trails found
ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Mount Zeil Approach
Alice Springs
25 km700m gain2-3 days
Ascend to Australia's highest point on the Mount Zeil Approach, a remote 25km route through the Northern Territory's rugged desert wilderness. This demanding, multi-day trek demands self-sufficiency a…
Very ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Mount Logan Trail
Whitehorse
40 km2500m gain7-10 days
Embark on the Mount Logan Trail, a 40km route into Canada's remote Kluane National Park. This very challenging, multi-day wilderness trek demands advanced navigation and self-sufficiency, traversing p…
ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
El Altar de Sacrificios Trek
Cusco
75 km3500m gain5-7 days
El Altar de Sacrificios Trek: A demanding 75km, 5-7 day expedition through Peru's remote Andean highlands. Traverse rugged mountain passes, windswept plateaus, and isolated valleys, encountering ancie…
ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Nar Phu Valley Trek
Kathmandu
65 km5500m gain10-14 days
Uncover Nepal's hidden Nar Phu Valley, a 65km, 10-14 day demanding trek through a pristine Himalayan wilderness. Traverse dramatic canyons and high mountain passes, immersing yourself in ancient Tibet…
Very ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Lumba Sumba Pass Trek
Taplejung
177 km5200m gain17-21 days
Lumba Sumba Pass Trek, Nepal: A very challenging 177km, 17-21 day expedition through remote eastern Himalayan wilderness. Traverse arid valleys and high alpine passes, immersing yourself in pristine,…
Very ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Upper Dolpo Trek
Juphal
160 km5500m gain18-25 days
Venture into Nepal's pristine Upper Dolpo, a remote highland wilderness of stark beauty and ancient Tibetan Buddhist traditions. This 160km, 18-25 day route is very challenging, demanding resilience a…
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