Horton Plains Main Trail
Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Out-and-back trail in Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 49 ft (15 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 min
- High point
- 6,982 ft (2,128 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Horton Plains Main Trail
How long is Horton Plains Main Trail?
Horton Plains Main Trail is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) long. Most people take about 10 min. It climbs 49 ft (15 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,982 ft (2,128 m).
How hard is Horton Plains Main Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Horton Plains Main Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Horton Plains Main Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Horton Plains Main Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Is Horton Plains Main Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Horton Plains Main Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Where can you eat near Horton Plains Main Trail?
Food, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Horton Plains Main Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Horton Plains Main Trail
- Kirigalpotta Trail Horton Plains National Park · Hard · 6.4 mi (10.3 km)
- World's End Loop Horton Plains National Park · Moderate · 4.2 mi (6.8 km)
- Thotupola Trail (2km) Horton Plains National Park · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Lanka Ella Waterfall Trail Badulla · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Bambarakanda Waterfall Trail Badulla · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Pekoe Trail - Stage 11 - Horton Plains to Udaweriya Badulla · Expert · 14.1 mi (22.6 km)
- Pekoe Trail - Stage 10 - Dayagama To Horton Plains Nuwara Eliya · Expert · 15.8 mi (25.4 km)
- Pekoe Trail - Stage 09 - Bogawantalawa To Dayagama Nuwara Eliya · Expert · 16.3 mi (26.2 km)
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