View from Khao Ngon Nak – Dragon Crest Viewpoint loop from Nang Nak Ranger Station

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View from Khao Ngon Nak – Dragon Crest Viewpoint loop from Nang Nak Ranger Station

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View from Khao Ngon Nak – Dragon Crest Viewpoint loop from Nang Nak Ranger Station

02:47

7.61km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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66 m

Khao Ngon Nak Nature Trail Start Point

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Officially open from 8 a.m. The office is only occupied... if you leave earlier, no problem, you have to pay the 200 bath on the way back

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1.60 km

Khao Ngon Nak Nature Trail Jungle

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Sturdy shoes and good physical condition are necessary.

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3.47 km

View of the Andaman Sea from Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park

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Almost up! Beautiful paths and a first great view! But beware: this spot is easy to miss.

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3.52 km

View of Ao Nang and the Andaman Sea

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First opportunity to get very close to the abyss. Great photos, but beware: no fence!!

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3.75 km

View from Khao Ngon Nak

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Nice hike with many good views of the surrounding area. The path is well maintained and leads over several longer stair cases in-between. Charts along the way provide some information …

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3.77 km

Dragon Crest Viewpoint

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500M further up some final rocks. Continue on from the Dragon’s Crest for another rock and equally amazing view of the surroundings and Dragon’s Crest itself.

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4.56 km

Tropical Forest Trail in Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park

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Looks like Tarzan in the living room 😏 A look up doesn't hurt.

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5.67 km

View of the Phi Phi Islands from Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park

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A place to take a deep breath and simply enjoy!

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7.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.50 km

111 m

Surfaces

7.44 km

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 25 October

30°C

24°C

98 %

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Comments

March 15, 2025,Thaïlande Dragon's Crest

A fairly challenging hike of 3.5 km and 500 m of elevation gain, good physical condition is required.
Wear sturdy shoes as there are many rocks and tree roots.
The climb is easy, but the descent is a bit tedious.
Magnificent views at the summit!
Definitely worth the detour.
Continue on for other viewpoints further on!

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March 14, 2025,🌟 Anstrengende Wanderung auf dem Khao Ngon Nak Nature Trail 🥵

After yesterday's 1,260-step climb to Tiger Cave Temple, I was really keen to just laze around on the beach today 👙🏖. But I overcame my inner laziness and headed for Khao Ngon Nak National Park, where our hike to Dragon's Ridge began.

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September 16, 2022,Khao Ngon Nak Nature Trail, Thailand 🇹🇭

The tropical 🌴 climate also makes you sweat 🥵. The temperatures are still tolerable in the morning and there are fewer people 🚶‍♀️on the road 🚶🏽‍♂️. The path is very different. It begins wide at the bottom and climbs pleasantly slightly, later it goes over scree, stairs and roots with sometimes high gradations.
On the way there is already a …

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December 15, 2023,The Dragons Crest, Ao Nang, Thailand

Tough hike, clear path, lots of rocks, roots and some scrambling required. Can be done in under an hour if your fit, otherwise up to 2.5 hours up. 3 places to stop, sit down and catch your breath.