Jorodom Route
The main route up Hanang, from Jorodom Gate above the town of Katesh on the southern side of the mountain.
About the route
The Jorodom route is the standard way up Mount Hanang. It starts from Jorodom Gate on the edge of Katesh and climbs the southern slopes through farmland, forest and open grassland to the summit ridge.
The climb is steady rather than technical, but it gains around 1,500 m, so a good level of fitness helps. Most climbers go up and down in a long day; with two days you camp on the mountain and reach the summit early the next morning, when the views are clearest.
Highlights
- Quiet trail with few other walkers
- Forest and grassland on an extinct volcano
- Views over Lake Basotu and the Rift Valley
Map
Map of the Jorodom Route
Press a camp on the map or in the list below to see its altitude.
Trail lines and camps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Altitudes from park signposts where available.
Day by day
The Jorodom Route in 1 days
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Day1
Katesh to the summit and back
An early start from Jorodom Gate in Katesh. The trail climbs through farmland and forest onto the open upper slopes and the summit ridge, then returns the same way.
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