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Fischer's Tower – Hell's Gate National Park loop from Lower Kwa Muhia

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Fischer's Tower – Hell's Gate National Park loop from Lower Kwa Muhia

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Fischer's Tower – Hell's Gate National Park loop from Lower Kwa Muhia

02:21

30.6km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Hell's Gate National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.10 km

Elsa Gate, Hell's Gate National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Entry point to Hells Gate Nationalpark if you approach from Nairobi or Naivasha

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6.23 km

Fischer's Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fischer’s Tower is a volcanic plug near the northeastern border of Hell’s Gate national park, with a height of approximately 25 meters. You can bike directly to its base. An …

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8.52 km

Kedong Ranch Conservancy - Hell's Gate Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Informal entrance connecting Kedong Ranch Wildlife Conservancy and Hell's Gate National Park. Note that Kedong is a private reserve with separate entrance fees and permission is required.

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8.64 km

Buffalo Circuit East

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great gravel trail that loops along the eastern side of the park. This section indicates the segment between turn-offs to Kedong Ranch and a side-route to obsidian caves.

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15.2 km

Geothermal Power Station overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

While descending from the Karpatian summit there are several excellent angles to observe the steam and operations of two segments of the Olkaria V Geothermal Power Station

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24.7 km

Hell's Gate National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

24.7 km

Fischer's Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

30.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

11.0 km

6.53 km

595 m

221 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

9.68 km

6.53 km

1.30 km

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,210 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

23°C

13°C

95 %

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