MT. LONGONOT HIKE

#mtlongonot Mt. Longonot lies in the floor of the Great Rift Valley in Southeast of lake Naivasha, Kenya. Its an extinct volcano mountain. Located approximately 60km from the capital city of Nairobi, Mt. Longonot hike is popular for escape for outdoorers seeking fun and adventure. Hiking to its crate rim provides a fitness challange with a reward of scenic views.
The entire Mt. Longonot hike takes 4-6 hours. The 3.1-kilometer trail up the mountain from the gate to the rim of the crater takes 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on one’s competence. Once you reach the rim, you have the choice to descend or hike all the way around the crater. This adds some 7.2 km to the hike. A trek around the rim typically takes 2-3 hours. Mt Longonot hike presents a good challenge for everyone, kids, beginners, and advanced hikers alike.
Mt. Longonot Hike distance and stats:
Distance: 13.5km
Maximum Elevation: 2780m
Maximum Elevation Gain: 996m
Duration: 4-6 hours
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