Best trails in Ala-Archa National Park
Want to find the best trails in Ala-Archa National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 7 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 1,456 to 6,610 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Ala-Archa National Park.
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•Est. 10–11 hr
This track leads from the Alplager in Ala Archa near the parking lot to the Komsomolets. The trek is technically easy but physically very demanding. You have to cover much altitude to get up and then back down. On your way back you can surf down a scree that saves you a few hundred meters of walking down. If you plan to surf down the scree, identify the right one on your way up. Otherwise you will end up too far away from the track and you will have to climb across some rocks to get back to...
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Trail reviews for Ala-Archa National Park
Beautiful hike within 1-hour of Bishkek. Take a Yandex to the entrance of the national park. Only shuttle buses and electric cars are allowed to enter. Once you’ve paid the entry fee, there are free shuttles that bring you to a little tourist village (Google “Ala-Archa Hotel”) right beside the trailhead. As of September 2025, they are building a cable car and the trailhead has been replaced by a construction road. You can either follow this road or take some shortcuts to cut across the zigzagging construction road (just follow the map / GPX course).
Difficulty: Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Ala-Archa National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Ala-Archa National Park is Ak-Sai Waterfall, which has a 4.5 star rating from 218 reviews. This trail is 4.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,168 ft.
What is the longest trail in Ala-Archa National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Ala-Archa National Park is Ala Archa River Walk. This trail is estimated to be 19.3 mi long.
How many trails are in Ala-Archa National Park?
There are 7 trails in Ala-Archa National Park. These trails have an average 4.1-star rating from 464 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ala-Archa National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Ala-Archa National Park has you covered. Ala Archa Alplager to Komsomolets boasts the most elevation gain with 6,610 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Adygene Lake Trail, which will get you 5,045 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Ala-Archa National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 camping trails in Ala-Archa National Park and the most popular is Ala-Archa River Trail - Survivors Path with an average 4.7 star rating from 89 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Ala-Archa National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Ala-Archa National Park which is Ala Archa River Walk with an average 4.6 star rating from 13 community reviews.
Are there any trails with rivers in Ala-Archa National Park?
Yes, there are 5 trails with rivers in Ala-Archa National Park, including Ak-Sai Waterfall, Ala-Archa - Ak-Sai Racek Hut and Glacier, Ala-Archa River Trail - Survivors Path, Adygene Lake Trail, and Ala Archa River Walk.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Ala-Archa National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a scenic mountain peak view in Ala-Archa National Park: Ala Archa Alplager to Komsomolets.
Are there any trails with lakes in Ala-Archa National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a lake in Ala-Archa National Park: Adygene Lake Trail.
Are there any trails with huts in Ala-Archa National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a hut in Ala-Archa National Park: Ala Archa River Walk.
Are there any trails with waterfalls in Ala-Archa National Park?
Yes, there are 2 trails with waterfalls in Ala-Archa National Park, including Ak-Sai Waterfall and Ala-Archa - Ak-Sai Racek Hut and Glacier.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ala-Archa National Park?
Yes, there are 3 trails with scenic viewpoints in Ala-Archa National Park, including Ak-Sai Waterfall, Ala-Archa - Ak-Sai Racek Hut and Glacier, and Ala Archa Alplager to Komsomolets.