Mount Kinangop Upsweep: A Thrilling 14km Ascent to 12,815ft

Mount Kinangop Upsweep is your true test for resilience on your journey to big mountains. Standing at 12,815ft ASL, Mount Kinangop is a stunning peak located in the southern Ranges of Nyandarua.

The hike begins at North Kinangop Forest Station and takes you through lush forests, a bamboo region, open moorlands, and rocky terrain, providing diverse experiences. The bamboo region is rich in green and nourished vegetation, and we should beware of the Urtica dioica (stinging nettle).

The moorland is a heaven of views, with various Aberdare peaks, such as Elephant Hill and the 12 Apostles as you near the Summit. At the summit, a very steep protruding rock leads to Mount Kinangop’s pinnacle. Hitting the trek to the base of this peak will be summiting. However, we never discourage the hiker in you trying to test limits and view from higher up.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Simba Street (Between International House & Hilton)
DEPARTURE TIME	Please arrive by 3:15 AM for a Strict departure at 3:30 AM.
RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI	Approximately 10:30 PM.
Approximate Hiking Distance	28KM
HIKE Time	1 DAY
Maximum Elevation	12,815ft (at Mount Kinangop Peak)
Difficulty	This hike needs fit hikers with good physical health.
TICKET INCLUDES	Your ticket covers transportation, park/conservation fees, guide, refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here.

What to Wear/Carry

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We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Knowing that the weather keeps changing in the mountains is also vital. Therefore, it is about adding and removing layers as you move. Below is a minified gear checklist for Mount Kinangop Upsweep;

What to wear	What to carry
A hat or a baseball cap	At least 2L water
Sports attire	Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts)
Hiking pants or shorts with tights	Rain poncho/raincoat
A windproof down jacket	Trekking pole
Well-treaded hiking boot/hiking shoes	Identification document
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly	Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected)

Ticket & Booking Mount Kinangop Upsweep

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	EA Citizen (KES)	Kenyan Resident (KES)	African Citizen (USD)	Non-Resident (USD)
Shared Transport	4,800	5,300	70	100
Self-Drive	3,300	N/A	N/A	N/A
Booking	3,000	3,000	40	70

How to Book/Pay: Use the tickets panel below the event description for M-Pesa express tickets (recommended) or use M-Pesa Buy Goods Till No: 9754473. If you pay manually using Mpesa, register your payment here to help us reach you. We allow a booking fee as described in the table above and you can also request more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance the day before departure.

Non-Residents: If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative ways to pay.

Note: Booking is done through partial or complete payment, not by word of mouth. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies. By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms.

Trip Route

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Nairobi-(via Nairobi-Nakuru Road)-Engineer

Inquiries and Updates

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For inquiries and updates, contact us.