Browse awesome trail running routes in Chiang Mai and beyond in our free-to-use database. Each one is complete with technical details, tips and the .gpx file. Every trail in this database has been tried and tested, so you can be sure of the information mentioned. If you know any cool trails but can’t find them here, please reach out so we can get together and hit the trails!
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Pai Canyon Trail Loop (Mae Hong Son)
Distance: 6 kilometers Elevation: 150m Difficulty: Easy What to expect on this trail? This trail loop at Pai Canyon is a short, but extremely scenic…
Mae Wang Waterfalls, Rice & Elephants Trail Loop
Distance: 21.5 kilometers Elevation: 970m Difficulty: Medium What to expect on this trail? An epic trail loop in Mae Wang, a popular area for hiking…
Huay Tueng Tao Short Trail Loop
Distance: 9 kilometers Elevation: 590m Difficulty: Medium What to expect on this trail? This short trail loop at Huay Tueng Tao looks easy on paper,…
The Monk’s Trail with Viewpoint Loop
Distance: 6.5 kilometers Elevation: 360m Difficulty: Easy What to expect on this trail? The Monk’s Trail and Viewpoint loop is the perfect introduction to trail…
Bang Wad Dam Trail Loop (Phuket)
Distance: 19.5 kilometers Elevation: 660m Difficulty: Medium What to expect on this trail? This loop starts at the scenic Bang Wad Dam hidden behind the…
Chiang Mai Ultra Trail Challenge Route
Distance: 64.5 kilometers Elevation: 3190m Difficulty: Expert What to expect on this trail? This ultra trail distance route is an amazing challenge for any trail…
Huay Tung Tao – Mae Sa Mai Trail Loop
Distance: 39 kilometers Elevation: 1840m Difficulty: Hard What to expect on this trail? The Huay Tung Tao – Mae Sa Mai trail loop is a…
Doi Nang Moh Viewpoint Trail
Distance: 8 kilometers Elevation: 500m Difficulty: Expert What to expect on this trail? Warning: the Doi Nang Moh Viewpoint Trail route contains dangerous sections where…
Baan Likhai Rice Terrace Trail Loop (Chiang Rai)
Distance: 17.3 kilometers Elevation: 850m Difficulty: Easy / Medium What to expect on this trail? The Baan Likhai Rice Terrace Trail is a medium loop…
Manik Dam – Kamala Trail Loop (Phuket)
Distance: 10.5 kilometers Elevation: 630m Difficulty: Easy/Medium What to expect on this trail? This trail loop from Manik Dam to the Kamala side can be…
Baan Pong – Short trail Loop at the White Temple
Distance: 6.6 kilometers Elevation: 290m Difficulty: Easy What to expect on this trail? You could consider this Baan Pong short trail loop the next step…
Layan – Big Boi Hill Trail Loop (Phuket)
Distance: 13 kilometers Elevation: 400m Difficulty: Easy/Medium What to expect on this trail? This loop is a great trail to try if you are staying…
Chiang Mai Grand Canyon Backcountry Trail
Distance: 15.1 kilometers Elevation: 370m Difficulty: Easy What to expect on this trail? This backcountry route near Chiang Mai Grand Canyon is a fun and…
Huai Ka Cross-country Trail
Distance: 13 kilometers Elevation: 287m Difficulty: Easy What to expect on this trail? This cross-country trail combines scenic views at Huai Ka reservoir with amazing…
Doi Suthep Southern Side Loop
Distance: 17.1 kilometers Elevation: 600m Difficulty: Easy/Medium What to expect on this trail? This trail on the southern side of Doi Suthep offers a lot…
Nam Phrae Backcountry Trail Loop
This route in Nam Phrae district is a great backcountry trail loop with a lot of variation, ranging from sandy single track to dense forest trails with a nice steep climb mixed in for good measure. This area is located near the Chiang Mai Grand Canyon within easy reach from the city.
Mae Rim Backcountry Trail Loop
Distance: 19 kilometers Elevation: 486m Difficulty: Medium What to expect on this trail? This Mae Rim backcountry trail route starts at a beautiful temple and…
Wat Doi Pao – Doi Kham Ridge Trail
Distance: 8.2 kilometers Elevation: 250m Difficulty: Easy/Medium What to expect on this trail? This short trail is another great option if you are looking for…
Mae On – Mae Takhrai Trail Loop
Distance: 24 kilometers Elevation: 810m Difficulty: Medium What to expect on this trail? This scenic trail loop is located in Mae On district, and crosses…
Last Man Standing – First Man Standing Combination Trail
Distance: 22 kilometers Elevation: 1257m Difficulty: Medium/Hard What to expect on this trail? This trail route combines three different points of interest: Doi Kham, Phuping…
San Pa Kia Trail Running Loop
Distance: 16.1 kilometers Elevation: 690m Difficulty: Easy / Medium What to expect on this trail? This trail running route starts from the San Pa Kia…
Huay Lan Reservoir to Doi Ngum Trail Route
Distance: 14.3 kilometers Elevation: 730m Difficulty: Medium What to expect on this trail? This trail loop starts at the scenic Huay Lan Reservoir and climbs…
Khao Yai Da Trail Route (Rayong)
Distance: 10 kilometers Elevation: 500m Difficulty: Difficult What to expect on this trail? This Khao Yai Da trail route is quite a challenging one. While…
Mae Jo Hills and Forest Trail Loop
Distance: 16.5 kilometers Elevation: 350m Difficulty: Medium What to expect on this trail? This trail loop in Mae Jo is a bit of a hidden…
Huay Thung Tao – Mae Rim Trail Loop
Distance: 25.5 kilometers Elevation: 830m Difficulty: Easy / Medium What to expect on this trail? There are endless trail running routes possible starting from Huay…
Mae Khanin Cross Country Trail
Distance: 27 kilometers Elevation: 1004m Difficulty: Intermediate What to expect on this trail? This cross country trail route in Mae Khanin has something for everyone.…
Doi Kham Stairs and Ridge Trail
Distance: 9 kilometers Elevation: 400m Difficulty: Easy What to expect on this trail? The Doi Kham stairs and ridge trail is great short loop within…
Baan Pong Basic Trail Loop
Distance: 6.81 kilometers Elevation: 180m Difficulty: Easy What to expect on this trail? You can consider this easy Baan Pong Basic trail loop the backbone…
Hang Dong Trail Marathon
Distance: 42.3 kilometers Elevation: 1060m Difficulty: Medium/Hard What to expect on this trail? This Hang Dong Trail Marathon route combines the best trails of 3…
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