Trail to Mount Velykyi Kanusiak
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About the trail
Route Trail to Mount Velykyi Kanusiak. Has black marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is black, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 4.9 km. Location: mountain range - Horgany, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Cleared and marked in 2023-2026 by Vladyslav Korsun.
At a glance
A short route of 4.9 km with 265 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,370–1,620 m, past Mount Velykyi Kanusiak
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Osmoloda, 2)km 4.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 332 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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