alynch - Nov 15, 2017 4:45 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2017
Beautiful park, lackluster summit
I don't mean to be too disparaging - it is a wonderful park with many worthy hiking trails (even if a few are guide-mandatory). The peak itself is nothing to aspire to, however. Paved to the summit and forested, which leaves a lot to the imagination. Definitely explore the surrounding area, though. Lots to discover!
mrchad9 - Feb 29, 2012 2:40 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2012
2x
Second trip was a quick side trip en route from Khun Yuam back to Chiang Mai after doing the better part of the Mae Hong Son loop. Lots of fires throughout the area made it smoky but still a great time, cool seeing the less visited Mae Pan waterfall to the west.
First trip was as a private tour on January 7, 2011 from Chiang Mai and really enjoyed the day. The forest was very scenic, especially the nature trail near the summit. Really liked the Vachiratharn Waterfall too.
hyperbolictans - Mar 29, 2011 6:26 am Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2011
country highpoint
Drove up for the inaugural summit of Scientist-without-borders.
atavist - Jun 21, 2010 7:25 am Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2010
cool place
I didn't find any real hiking trails, but the area does have some very nice waterfalls.
Another country highpoint! The flowers and birds were great. Enjoyed the area. Great van tour with people from all over the world! When I'm too old to snow ski, I think I'll retire to Ciang Mai!
ncst - Sep 13, 2009 5:27 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 1998
Long time ago...
I remember being up this point many years ago (I didn't even have a digital camera at that time). I got a ride from a two families going up there. I went to a nice garden in the area too. Nice Moments I hadn't thought of in years...
Roel - Dec 14, 2007 1:34 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2007
Route Climbed: the asphalt one
On a scooter!!
NewDayRising - Apr 20, 2007 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2006
Summit Road
Got a ride on a motobike from a local musician. Lots of nice waterfalls on the way up. Beats the heat down lower.
mountaingazelle - Feb 1, 2006 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2006
Route Climbed: Summit Road Date Climbed: January 17, 2006
I had to go to the highest mountain in Thailand while I was there. Went with my mom, dad, and two of my cousins. We had a great day in this national park. We also hiked the Gew Mae Pan trail, visited the Phra Mahathat Temple, and saw many waterfalls. The next day we went to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park which I also recommend.
Route Climbed: One and only asphalt road from Cham Thom to summit. Suggested pack animal: little red pickups called "Songthaews". Date Climbed: 15 April 2005
If you're a climber/former climber living in Thailand, it's your duty to travel to it's highest point. If you like it, then I suggest you buy an air ticket to Seattle for more.
arosusi - Apr 3, 2020 1:09 am
The highest peak of SiamTotal 2565.3341-metred height :D
alynch - Nov 15, 2017 4:45 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2017
Beautiful park, lackluster summitI don't mean to be too disparaging - it is a wonderful park with many worthy hiking trails (even if a few are guide-mandatory). The peak itself is nothing to aspire to, however. Paved to the summit and forested, which leaves a lot to the imagination. Definitely explore the surrounding area, though. Lots to discover!
mrchad9 - Feb 29, 2012 2:40 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2012
2xSecond trip was a quick side trip en route from Khun Yuam back to Chiang Mai after doing the better part of the Mae Hong Son loop. Lots of fires throughout the area made it smoky but still a great time, cool seeing the less visited Mae Pan waterfall to the west.
First trip was as a private tour on January 7, 2011 from Chiang Mai and really enjoyed the day. The forest was very scenic, especially the nature trail near the summit. Really liked the Vachiratharn Waterfall too.
hyperbolictans - Mar 29, 2011 6:26 am Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2011
country highpointDrove up for the inaugural summit of Scientist-without-borders.
atavist - Jun 21, 2010 7:25 am Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2010
cool placeI didn't find any real hiking trails, but the area does have some very nice waterfalls.
BrookTroutLeiphart - May 20, 2010 6:47 pm Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2006
SummitAnother country highpoint! The flowers and birds were great. Enjoyed the area. Great van tour with people from all over the world! When I'm too old to snow ski, I think I'll retire to Ciang Mai!
ncst - Sep 13, 2009 5:27 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 1998
Long time ago...I remember being up this point many years ago (I didn't even have a digital camera at that time). I got a ride from a two families going up there. I went to a nice garden in the area too. Nice Moments I hadn't thought of in years...
Roel - Dec 14, 2007 1:34 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2007
Route Climbed: the asphalt oneOn a scooter!!
NewDayRising - Apr 20, 2007 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2006
Summit RoadGot a ride on a motobike from a local musician. Lots of nice waterfalls on the way up. Beats the heat down lower.
mountaingazelle - Feb 1, 2006 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2006
Route Climbed: Summit Road Date Climbed: January 17, 2006I had to go to the highest mountain in Thailand while I was there. Went with my mom, dad, and two of my cousins. We had a great day in this national park. We also hiked the Gew Mae Pan trail, visited the Phra Mahathat Temple, and saw many waterfalls. The next day we went to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park which I also recommend.
jdavies212 - Apr 23, 2005 5:04 am
Route Climbed: One and only asphalt road from Cham Thom to summit. Suggested pack animal: little red pickups called "Songthaews". Date Climbed: 15 April 2005If you're a climber/former climber living in Thailand, it's your duty to travel to it's highest point. If you like it, then I suggest you buy an air ticket to Seattle for more.