Samaria Gorge Trail
Εθνικός Δρυμός Σαμαριάς, Crete, Greece
Out-and-back trail in Εθνικός Δρυμός Σαμαριάς, Crete, Greece. Hiking.
- Distance
- 18 mi (29 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,385 ft (2,251 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 35 min
- High point
- 4,029 ft (1,228 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Samaria Gorge (entrance) 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Picnic area: Christos 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Βρυσί 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Picnic area: Agios Nikolaos 14 mi (22.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Riza Sikias 15 mi (24.1 km) from start
- Picnic area: Neroutsiko 16.1 mi (25.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 18 mi (28.9 km) from start
- Trailhead: Φαράγγι της Σαμαριάς - Είσοδος 18 mi (29 km) from start
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Questions about Samaria Gorge Trail
How long is Samaria Gorge Trail?
Samaria Gorge Trail is 18 mi (29 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 35 min. It climbs 7,385 ft (2,251 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,029 ft (1,228 m).
How hard is Samaria Gorge Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Samaria Gorge Trail?
2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Samaria Gorge Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 2.8 mi (4.5 km), 4.9 mi (7.9 km), 8.7 mi (14 km), 10.2 mi (16.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2.9 mi (4.7 km), 5 mi (8 km), 10.1 mi (16.3 km).
Is Samaria Gorge Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (61% under trees).
What can you do on Samaria Gorge Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Samaria Gorge Trail?
Παραλια, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Μαλαμάς, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 7 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Samaria Gorge 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.
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