Hiking · Chuy Region
An ascent from Ala-Archa to Box Peak. The 13.3 km track ends on the summit; plan the descent separately.
First mapped point: Start
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This GPX was supplied for the catalogue. Current route conditions have not been checked on the ground. The file alone does not establish an alpine grade or a recommended trip time. The displayed length may differ from the device reading after track processing.
Elevation values come from the source file. Inaccuracies can affect total ascent. Gaps in the track are not joined.
Recorded trip time: 8:34. Includes stops; this is not a recommended schedule.
The source does not provide a complete surface survey. Expect conditions to change after rain, snow and river floods.
ABOUT THE PLACE
Box is a rocky summit in the Ak-Sai mountain group of Ala-Archa. Its place in ascent accounts is tied to the Ratsek base and the Ak-Sai Glacier, which locate it within the high alpine interior of the national park rather than beside the lower river walks.
The mountain’s interest comes from the combination of a rock summit and its glacial surroundings. The approach landscape changes from the hut area to the glacier basin and then to the mountain itself. This is a different object from Ratsek Hut or Uchitel, even though all form part of the same wider climbing area. A visit to the lower base provides context for the mountain without being equivalent to an ascent.
Grade not specified
A formal grade for this walking route has not been established in the catalogue. The category of a complete trek differs from the grade of a pass or a summit ascent.
ROUTE OVERVIEW
An ascent from Ala-Archa to Box Peak. The 13.3 km track ends on the summit; plan the descent separately.
User-supplied reference geometry; not independently field-verified. No alpine grade, access road, season or recommended completion time is established by the file. Dense stationary/GPS variation was reduced with a 1 m planar simplification tolerance; published length can be shorter than the unsimplified point sum.
Track length: 13.3 km. This distance covers the track shown on the map. Add any approach, return or transfer sections that are outside it.
Choose the route after checking the actual start, finish and terrain with a local guide. Mapped geometry alone does not establish technical difficulty. Your group should be comfortable navigating offline and changing plans when conditions deteriorate.
Chuy Region
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An ascent from Ala-Archa to Box Peak. The 13.3 km track ends on the summit; plan the descent separately.
A point of the supplied route geometry. It does not by itself confirm a parking area, settlement or safe access. Read the access and route notes before planning your visit.
A point of the supplied route geometry. It does not by itself confirm a parking area, settlement or safe access. Read the access and route notes before planning your visit.
Mountain weather can change quickly. Rain affects traction and river crossings; snow can remain on shaded slopes. Never assume a mapped line confirms a safe crossing or a passable trail. Check recent conditions locally, set a turnaround time and leave your plan with someone who can raise the alarm.
Historical file time is not a recommended schedule.
The GPX does not establish a suitable season; assess current conditions for this specific line.
GOOD QUESTIONS
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Suitability for children is not confirmed for this exact route. Check terrain, exposure, river crossings and retreat options with a guide before deciding.
Elevation values come from the source file. Inaccuracies can affect total ascent. Gaps in the track are not joined.
A regional landscape for context; it does not identify every section of the track.
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