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Sukok, Begiztash and Shakhkurgan

A compact but demanding mountain loop from Sukok through Begiztash and the Shakhkurgan ridge, mixing forest approach, rock features and steady elevation work. It suits hikers who want a varied day close to Tashkent rather than a scenic roadside stop.

7.1 kmDistance
HardDifficulty
5-7 hDuration
April to OctoberBest season

Overview

What to expect

  • A compact but demanding mountain loop from Sukok through Begiztash and the Shakhkurgan ridge, mixing forest approach, rock features and steady elevation work. It suits hikers who want a varied day close to Tashkent rather than a scenic roadside stop.

  • 7.1 km on the current public line.

  • Elevation gain 909 m, high point 1990 m.

Route map

Track line and route waypoints

GPX

Travel map

Routes and useful places

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Nearby results

Nearby results

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Waypoints

Useful points shown on the route

  1. 01
    Trailhead41.244708, 69.819940
  2. 02
    Odam Tosh grotto41.248347, 69.823502
  3. 03
    Begiztash41.255943, 69.837045
  4. 04
    Shakhkurgan ridge41.254862, 69.839553

Access

Trailhead and approach planning

  • Loop. Expect a more physical mountain line where the final terrain matters more than the road to the start.

  • Useful as a planning lead, not as a final guarantee. Treat on-site checks as mandatory.

Safety

Before you commit to the day

  • Hard. Keep normal field checks for weather, closures and local access limits.

Family and group use

How demanding the day may feel

  • This is not a casual family route. Plan it only with a crew that fits the terrain, exposure and time load.

Vehicle planning

What matters for self-drive travellers

  • Useful as a planning lead, not as a final guarantee. Treat on-site checks as mandatory.

Water and supplies

Carry enough and top up early

  • Carry water as if the route will take longer than planned and do not assume a usable refill on the line.

Season and timing

When this route feels cleaner

  • April to October

What to bring

Useful kit for this line

  • Carry offline navigation, weather margin and a kit that matches the surface and elevation profile.

GPX use

How to use the track responsibly

  • Current GPX package exposes 464 geometry points and 4 named waypoints in the public layer.

Unknowns

What still needs field confirmation

  • Useful as a planning lead, not as a final guarantee. Treat on-site checks as mandatory.

Nearby

Useful stops around the route

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