Phu Kradueng
Phu Kradueng - a table-top plateau of pine forest, meadows and clifftop sunrise/sunset points
The route
The line through Loei Province (Northeast), Thailand - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Loei trailheadTrailhead
Loop start [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 2Mid-loop camp/hutCamp
Staging (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 3High pointSummit
High point of the loop [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 4Loei trailhead (finish)Trailhead
Loop close [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
Season & conditions
Oct-May (cool season; closed in the rains)
Cool, can be cold at dawn on the plateau
Open cool-season only (approx Oct-May); closed in the wet season; porters carry gear. Confirm.
On the trail
A steep climb to a pine-forest plateau of clifftop viewpoints
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Cliff-edge viewpoints (Nok Aen for sunrise, Lom Sak for sunset)
Getting there & staying
Phu Kradueng NP, from Loei
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Plateau campsites and simple lodging
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Loei; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
National-park fee; porters carry gear up the climb
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
The steep climb, cold at dawn, distances on the plateau
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.