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Hard

Off-Road

🇳🇵 Nepal

Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: NP-KP-18

May require permits for remote or protected zones.

Sallisalla to Rakam Karnali Expedition

Added on 23 May 2026

Logged by @mk47

Remote Western Nepal off-road journey. Technical dirt, rocky climbs, steep descents. Navigates Karnali River basin. 4x4 with high clearance required.

ID: NP-KP-18

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Sallisalla to Rakam Karnali Expedition

Karnali Province, Nepal // Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal

TrailX

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

84% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

1.45

Distance

137.77 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 55%

Moderate (3-8%): 35%

Steep (>8%): 10%

Origin Coordinates

29.750284°N / 82.030222°E

Target Coordinates

29.055003°N / 81.460306°E

Max Gradient

22.7%

Peak Elev.

1572M

Ascent

1330M

Water Cross

Contributor

@mk47

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Prepare for remote conditions. Carry recovery gear, spare tires, fuel, and sufficient supplies. Navigate carefully on steep, unpaved tracks.

Navigation Log

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	SW Start Point	3%	2H
0.8 km	W Terrain Change	-4%	2H
2.8 km	S Continue on track	-5%	2H
3.4 km	SW Terrain Change	2%	2H
5.5 km	SW Continue on track	-4%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

1567m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

29.7503, 82.0302

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 29.7503, 82.0302 @ 1567m

Quick Stats

Distance

137.77 km

Type

Off-Road Trail

Elevation Range

674m - 1572m

Max Elevation

1572 m

Max Gradient

22.7%

21.6%

Highlights

Karnali River Vistas
Remote Village Exploration

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+1330 m

Total Descent

-2204 m

Ruggedness Index

A measure of terrain roughness based on vertical displacement per kilometer. Values >50 indicate significant technical effort.

25.7

Tortuosity Index

The ratio of actual trail distance to straight-line distance. Higher values (e.g. >2.0) indicate a winding route with many switchbacks.

1.45

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)55%

Moderate (3-8%)35%

Steep (>8%)10%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved16%

Unpaved84%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

16%

Gravel

59%

Dirt Track

25%

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 56

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 29.054910

MAX LAT: 29.750284

MIN LON: 81.459431

MAX LON: 82.032465

Point Spacing: 30.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0