Tutoko Valley River Hike

Nov 9th, 2022

Watch out for mosquitoes
Apr 19th, 2023

This is a hard hike. It is well blazed for about 2 km, at that point a fallen tree forced a detour and I could not find the blazes. The trail is constant scrambles through fallen trees and has water running down the middle constantly. The picture shows a representative part of the trail, in it there are two Orange blazes. See a trail there? On the positive side it is like being in 1 Million BC, extremely remote.
Feb 17th, 2023

Feels like I just walked through Fangorn Forest! Went only a short distance (1 km in and back out). Would have gone further but it was getting late. Found it very enjoyable. Notably it is narrow, wet, slightly muddy in some places, overgrown, not paved, and has many fallen trees/branches you have to step over or under. Not many insects which was nice. Do recommend long sleeves and pants. That being said, the trail is very well marked with orange/pink markers on the trees every 10 meters or so, so I think it would be difficult to get lost during the day as long as you follow the markers. Also, it is a relatively straight line. If you want to get off the beaten path and feel like you are truly in the forest, I would try it. If you like paved, well trafficked trails, this is absolutely not for you. (One star deduction is only because of lack of trail maintenance regarding fallen branches/trees.)
Feb 27th, 2023

This track is very difficult and not well maintained. You have to prepare to climb high oder drop low for fallen trees. Plants are growing over the complete track and you have to move them away constantly. Its more like digging yourself through the jungle than hiking.
Jan 27th, 2023