The Best Hiking Trails in Chiang Mai (Thailand)

Doi Radar - Doi Langka Luang (Doi Mae Tho) - Doi Langka Noi - Baan Mae Dtoon Luang

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Hiking

Nick Hope

Distance

11.66mi

Elevation +

5607f

TrailRank

68| 5.0

Hike from "Doi Radar" near the Khun Chae national park headquarters over Doi Phaa Ngom to Doi Langka Luang (also known as Doi Mae Tho) to Doi Langka Noi, finishing down at Baan Mae Dtoon Luang. This is in north Thailand ...

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Ban Mae Ton Luang - Doi Langka Noi - Doi Langka Luang - Doi Radar

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wake_the_wild

Distance

19.88mi

Elevation +

4564f

TrailRank

63

This hike is based on Nick Hope‘s Wikiloc trail. We walked it the other way around in two days. Please compare with his excellent trail description and waypoints. Mine misses some of the essential waypoints such as the l...

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Den Ya Kat - Doi Luang Chiang Dao - Kew Lom Tai - Pang Wua

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Hiking

Nick Hope

Distance

11.67mi

Elevation +

4469f

TrailRank

62

Hike up Doi Luang Chiang Dao, Thailand's 3rd highest mountain, north of Chiang Mai. We stayed at the Chiang Dao national park headquarters, camping on the floor of their meeting room. We were driven to Den Ya Kat by 4...

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Wiang Haeng Road - Doi San Kio Khom Phra - Muang Ngai Reservoir

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Hiking

Nick Hope

Distance

12.54mi

Elevation +

3022f

TrailRank

50

2-day hike from km24 on the Wiang Haeng Road (route 1322) up Doi San Kio Khom Phra (ดอยสันกิ่วคมพร้า) where we wild-camped at a perfect spot right on the summit. 2nd day onwards east along the ridge down to the Muang Nga...

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Kiew Lom - Doi Pha Hom Pok (Doi Pha Luang) - Kiew Lom

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Hiking

Nick Hope

Distance

4.02mi

Elevation +

1325f

TrailRank

50

A hike from national park campsite at Kiew Lom to the summit of Thailand's 2nd highest mountain, Doi Pha Hom Pok (2285m), and back. The trail is marked by 7 information boards. We walked up in the dark, starting at 5a...

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Ban Mae Nai Village to three view points

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Heinrich Rotkiefer

Distance

11.26mi

Elevation +

2913f

TrailRank

49

Nice trail that is easy to walk and follow with options to shortcut; watch out when descending since it’s quite slippery due to sand, stones and leaves; if the descending part is too steep for you just return the rusty r...

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Three waterfalls and three villages walk

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Heinrich Rotkiefer

Distance

3.54mi

Elevation +

876f

TrailRank

49

Easy and very nice walk through three traditional, pretty villages (Ban Wong, Ban Tat Meui, ???) passing three beautiful waterfalls (Tad Mok, Doi Tone, Tabsadet); if you don’t wanna walk that much you can go by motorcycl...

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Doi Lanka Noi and Doi Lanka Luang from Ban Mae Ton Luang Village

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Hiking

Heinrich Rotkiefer

Distance

12.46mi

Elevation +

5167f

TrailRank

49

Very scenic and diverse trail! Hike is quite challenging due to the ascend and length; you can just hike until Doi Lanka Noi (the smaller but very scenic one), so you can definitely make it within a day hike; please be c...

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Thailand - Chiang May - Monk Trail to Doi Suthep

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Hiking

Bestetti Enrico

Distance

15.05mi

Elevation +

4009f

TrailRank

49

Overlooking the city of Chiang Mai from its mountain throne, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of northern Thailand's most sacred temples, and its founding legend is learned by every schoolkid in Chiang Mai. The wát is a ...

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Doi Inthanon Summit Hike

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Hiking

wake_the_wild

Distance

6.25mi

Elevation +

1335f

TrailRank

47

A hike up the road to reach the highest mountain of Thailand. We left our motorbike at the parking and started early in the morning. I wouldn’t recommend to do it. There is a beautiful 20 min walk through the forest up...

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Baanpong Lodge - Over the hill and up the mountain

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Baanpong Lodge

Distance

4.40mi

Elevation +

1119f

TrailRank

43

This is a lovely trail with a warm up climb over one hill followed by a steeper climb up the next mountain. At the top of the first hill you find what looks like a meditation site and later you come across a formation 10...

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Baanpong Lodge - Mountain Shrine

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Baanpong Lodge

Distance

4.50mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

41

This is a roundabout walk starting and ending at Baanpong Lodge. A short walk to the hills and then a gradual climb to the top of the mountain where you find a shrine and a deep cave-like water well. The walk down is mos...

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Waterfalls and snakes - Doi Inthanon

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Hiking

benoit.mulocher

Distance

5.26mi

Elevation +

443f

TrailRank

39

Waterfalls & snakes Trek done with a guide. But the path is quite simple to follow with some few exceptions through the rice fields. Great views in rice fields, nice waterfalls where you'll be able to swim, you'll pass b...

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Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep from Chiang Mai

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Hiking

martosjose

Distance

3.15mi

Elevation +

1486f

TrailRank

39| 3.67

Doi Suthep starting near of the Chiang Mai University. Orange robes are tied around trees, which lead to the way, and it goes past the bijou Wat Pha Lat temple before heading up further to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Wort...

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Ban Mae Mae Village to the Waterfall

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Hiking

Heinrich Rotkiefer

Distance

3.77mi

Elevation +

797f

TrailRank

37

Very beautiful and easy trek through the lush rain forest; you have to cross the river several times, so you should wear water shoes (hiking boots or flipflops are not recommended)

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Mon Sone - Doi Ang Khang - Mon Sone

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Hiking

Nick Hope

Distance

1.27mi

Elevation +

702f

TrailRank

37

A hike from the Doi Ang Khang (Mon Sone) Camp Ground and car park up to the summit of Doi Ang Khang and back. Includes a brief walk on to look at the onward trail northwards. It's a steep climb and descent but manageable...

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Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep to Mon Tha Than Waterfall

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Hiking

Heinrich Rotkiefer

Distance

2.25mi

Elevation +

325f

TrailRank

36

Easy hike through a beautiful tropical forest; partially quite steep; unfortunately the Wikiloc app didn’t work well somehow and stopped recording the last 500 m, but it’s easy to find the way

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Baanpong Lodge - Around both lakes

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Baanpong Lodge

Distance

8.17mi

Elevation +

1030f

TrailRank

35

This is a very scenic trail that takes you around both lakes and almost to the top of Doi Ngum where you can enjoy stunning views all round.

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Ban Khun Wang

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

4.73mi

Elevation +

2474f

TrailRank

35

Ban Khun Wan is located on the East of Chiang Mai, and all the track goes by the area of Doi Ithanon National Park. In this track we started in Ban Khun Wan, pick the way up and continued to a way that crosses. Then too...

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Uphill in the jungle - Doi Inthanon neighbourhood

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Hiking

benoit.mulocher

Distance

6.27mi

Elevation +

2103f

TrailRank

34

Uphill in the jungle - Doi Inthanon neighbourhood Done with a guide but the path is quite simple to follow. I missed the first 200m on the walk from the nearest road to the path but it's pretty simple to reach. Nice view...

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Pha dok siew

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Hiking

DLee

Distance

4.11mi

Elevation +

974f

TrailRank

34

Pha dok siew trail in Doi Inthanon. Normally taken one way down but we asked our guide for return trip. Beautiful waterfalls along the way. Some strawberry & flower farms near where the name of the trail originated. T...

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Up the Doi Suthep And Down

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Hiking

dv1m

Distance

9.57mi

Elevation +

3041f

TrailRank

34| 4.67

This is a recording of a "Doi Suthep from Chiang Mai" trail. A really nice trail mostly on a normal-trekked jungle pathways. There are some steep sections but they do not last for long.

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Mae Nai Gardens - village and temple walk to Sala Café

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Mae Nai Gardens

Distance

3.76mi

Elevation +

253f

TrailRank

33| 5.0

An easy and idyllic walk through the local village experiencing quiet rural life. There are two temples to visit en route. The trails far point is the beautiful Sala Café serving drinks and great Thai food in a wonderful...

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Chiang Mai-Doi Inthanon-Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail

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Hiking

Bestetti Enrico

Distance

77.28mi

Elevation +

10456f

TrailRank

32

Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail is a Natural Study trek on Doi Inthanon National Park. This short trail, winding through pristine forest for about 3.2 kilometres, a 2-4 hour trek, allows the hiker to experience the natural bea...

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Pong Dueat Hot spring trekking tour 1/2

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Hiking

Ronin72

Distance

7.30mi

Elevation +

1896f

TrailRank

32

A guided trekking tour (take a guide in Chiang Mai) through the jungle, to a small village. Start is the Pong Dueat hot spring. In the pouring rain we reached the village. Day 2 we took a bamboo raft back to the startin...

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