Mount Balbi trail
of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Out-and-back trail in of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. Hiking.
- Distance
- 15.1 mi (24.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,680 ft (2,036 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 15 min
- High point
- 8,632 ft (2,631 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Camp 1 (old site) 'Haus Kiapi' 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Camp 1 (new site) 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Camp 2 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Campsite: Camp 3 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mount Balbi trail
How long is Mount Balbi trail?
Mount Balbi trail is 15.1 mi (24.2 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 15 min. It climbs 6,680 ft (2,036 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,632 ft (2,631 m).
How hard is Mount Balbi trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mount Balbi trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Mount Balbi trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Mount Balbi trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (87% under trees).
What can you do on Mount Balbi trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Mount Balbi 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 Mount Balbi trail
- Korarei Ridge Trail of Bougainville · Hard · 5 mi (8 km)
- Dopinpoi Ridge Trail of Bougainville · Moderate · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Barabinang Trail of Bougainville · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Guava Ridge Trail of Bougainville · Hard · 4.9 mi (7.8 km)
- Mosinau Trail of Bougainville · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km)
- Kokoda Track Central · Expert · 52.8 mi (85 km)
- Gotowon Trail Morobe · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Kokoda Track Shortcut Central · Expert · 8 mi (12.9 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap