Kanas Lake Trail

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11.5 km
Total Distance
172 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A forest and lakeside walk beside Kanas Lake in the far north Altai of Xinjiang, a jewel of turquoise water among taiga. The path follows the shoreline and river through birch and spruce beneath snowy peaks. A remote and beautiful northern wilderness walk.

Route Map

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate