Dangerous trails and mountain passes have always attracted thrill seekers.
This is mainly due to the unprecedented rush of adrenaline and breathtaking views from peaks such inaccessible places. Often, to overcome this, you will need to arm themselves with the best equipment for climbing, and also not to forget about such things as courage and fortitude. Only a brave person can overcome such routes, regardless of their complexity and threat to life. Today we offer you the top ten most difficult Hiking trails on the planet. Be willing to meet face to face with the most dangerous gorges and climbs South Africa, Spain and the USA.
10. Kokoda Trail, Papua New Guinea
This trail has its own history, during the Second world war, fought with each other Japanese and Australian troops. In addition to the opportunity to meet a Ghost of war, this trail is one of the hardest routes on which it will take from 4 to 10 days. Most often it is a place describe as “hostile” and “abandoned.” This route takes you into the heart of the gorges of the Owen Stanley’s, where sometimes you do not get even sunlight. Hot and humid days combined with cold nights, make this route suitable only for the most seasoned travelers. Here to catch malaria or other tropical disease — a very real threat here.
9. Devil’s path, new York
Near Manhattan is one of the most challenging Hiking trails in the country. Devil’s path reaches only 25 kilometers in length, but due to its characteristics, this path may take you to a few days. The trail runs through rocky terrain, along the steep slopes and full of extreme slopes, interspersed slippery sections. On the way you’ll meet a lot of waterfalls and bears. With a car you must have pepper spray and it is advisable to store all food suspended above the ground.
8. Trail, Kalalau, Kauai, Hawaii
This 18-km-long mountain route at the altitude of 1.2 kilometers hanging over the raging ocean. The trail traverses five lush valleys, located on the tops of the cliffs. This is the only land route to the na Pali coast, passing through jungle, mountain peaks and thundering waterfalls. Commonplace there are floods, avalanches, landslides and downpours. The rocks are usually slippery, so you need to exercise extra caution while climbing the mountain — one wrong step and you’re in the ocean.
7. West Coast Trail, Vancouver island
This popular 77-kilometer route every year make their way to hundreds of travelers. Although there are no extreme conditions, this route requires experience and determination. Steep slopes, wooden bridges and stairs are an integral part of the way, and given the wet and windy weather, which is quite often, it is necessary to observe the greatest caution. In addition to the risk of injury, a threat to represent the local predators. Bears, wolves and Cougars are known for their passion to tourists.
6. The Path The Chadar, The Himalayas
The chadar is one of the most challenging mountain routes in India. To overcome it, you’ll need 6 to 10 days. As a result, you will be at a height of 3.3 kilometers above sea level. This route is not for the faint of heart.
Top 10: Most dangerous routes in the world for Hiking
You’ll need to cross the frozen Zanskar river, where the ice is sometimes very thin. The average temperature here regularly reaches -34 degrees Celsius at night.
5. Skyline/Muir Snowfield, mount Rainier, Washington
This is a pretty short route, the length of which is only 14 kilometers. It all starts with walking through the beautiful mountain valleys, pastrami wildflowers that give way to a very dangerous mountain path that can stop even the most experienced climbers. The real difficulty begins when you are confronted with the need to climb the 850-foot climb Muir — an incredibly cold, snowy and steep. Moreover, here you are waiting for the unpredictable weather. In fact, the most dangerous part of your journey here will be winds blowing from the Pacific ocean.
4. The Way Snowman, Bhutan
The height and steepness of the slopes makes this route one of the most complex in the world. To overcome it, you’ll need 24-day journey at a height of 4 000 to 5 332 metres above sea level. In addition, the remoteness and unpredictable weather can make adjustments to your journey. This trail is passable only during the summer months as in the colder seasons it just simply fills up with snow. This rugged route is recommended only for experienced tourists and travellers.
3. El Caminito del Rey, Spain
This route is known as one of the most horrible in the world. Its name translates as “the way of the little king”. Although in 2014 a visit to this place is illegal, there are many brave souls who ignore the ban. The main reason it is closed for visits, regular collapses, resulting in many deaths. However, the ban only attracted the attention of thrill-seekers.
2. Drakensberg, South Africa
This route runs along the mountain massif of South Africa. Its length ranges between 220 to 240 miles, due to the lack of clearly marked trails. High hills, windy weather, snow, and mud await you on the way. In addition, there is also widespread theft, so take care of your things. Going here, be prepared to face a fear of heights, chilling cold and rough terrain.
1. The trail of death, Huashan mountain, China
Mount Huashan is the most dangerous in the world mountain trail. In the height of the mountain is 2154 meters. All the mountain trails here are fraught with many dangers, but they can not be compared with the so-called “trail of death”. It consists entirely of narrow walkways and wooden platforms nailed to the mountain slopes. Unfortunately, the official mortality statistics of this place is not, but rumor has it that in the year here killed more than 100 people.
