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View of Nong Khiaw Valley – Bamboo Forest Trail loop from Muang Ngoy

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View of Nong Khiaw Valley – Bamboo Forest Trail loop from Muang Ngoy

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View of Nong Khiaw Valley – Bamboo Forest Trail loop from Muang Ngoy

02:16

3.33km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.43 km for 311 m

After 1.80 km for 311 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

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1

852 m

River crossing

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about 30 cm deep when I crossed in end of December. there is a flimsy bamboo bridge a bit downstream but it is too narrow to walk a bike over it.

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2

1.36 km

View of the Nam Ou River Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is not really a viewpoint, it is more a stop for a break before the last climb up

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3

1.65 km

View of Nong Khiaw Valley

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Its difficult and dangerous to climb up the sharp rocks but there are possibilities to sit on the edge with the best view in Nong Khiaw direction

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4

1.69 km

Pha Boom Viewpoint Camp Platform

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5

1.72 km

Bamboo Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The second part of the hike is more a climb with ropes and ladders going partly nearly vertical up the Mountain. It should only be done by experienced hikers or climbers during dry season.

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3.33 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.66 km

543 m

497 m

332 m

300 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

1.52 km

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Monday 26 October

32°C

20°C

39 %

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