Best trails in Phu Kradueng National Park
Situated in Phu Kradueng District of Loei Province in central north Thailand, the park is popular for its long trails, the cold winter months, number of waterfalls and viewpoints. The park is mainly a single big mountain mesa, covering a total of 350 km² with highest point at 1,316 meters asl. The flat summit plateau of the mountain where the major attractions are located has an area of around 60 km², averaging an altitude of around 1,200 to 1,250 meters asl.
Unlike most other major national parks in the country, Phu Kradueng National Park is accessible by public transportation from all nearby provinces and Bangkok.
Top trails
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(67)
•Moderate
•5.0 mi
•Est. 3h 18m
Phu Kradeung Entrance - Phu Kradeung Campsite l จุดเริ่มต้นเส้นทางภูกระดึง - ลานกางเต็นท์
The trail to Phu Kradeung Plateau is inclined most of the way except for the rest areas where there are also shops available for food and water. Once you reach the top, you will have to walk on a flat trail to the campsite. There are also many more trials on
Phu Kradueng mountain top itself where you can explore many different routes from viewpoints, forests, to waterfalls.
Getting there: You can...
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(32)
•Hard
•5.9 mi
•Est. 5h 6m
Phu Kradueng Entrance Trail l เส้นทางพิชิตภูกระดึง
Phu Kradueng Entrance Trail is inclined most of the way except for the rest areas where there are also shops available for food and water. Once you reach the top, you will have to walk on a flat trail to the campsite. There are also many more trials on
Phu Kradueng mountain top itself where you can explore many different routes from viewpoints, forests to waterfalls.
Getting there: You can park at the National Park’s parking lot or you...
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(18)
•Moderate
•12.0 mi
•Est. 4h 40m
Lom Sak Cliff Trail l เส้นทางผาหล่มสัก
This is one of the most popular and beautiful trails to the timeless sunset spot in Phu Kradueng. You will be hiking from the campsite how long the dry evergreen forest passes Mak Dook Cliff, Na Noi Cliff, Yeab Mak Cliff, and Daeng Cliff before you reach Lom Sak Cluff at the end. It will be dark on the way back to the campsite, so bring your flashlight!
Getting there: You can start walking from the campsite. To get to Phu Kradueng National Park,...
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(6)
•Hard
•13.6 mi
•Est. 5h 40m
Phu Kradueng Plateau Loop l เส้นทางบนลานภูกระดึง
This trail is one of the longest trails on Phu Kradueng. It will take you along the cliffs and the plateau as well as going through stretches of forest, visiting waterfalls and different rock platforms. You can start hiking from the man campsite. This trail is great for both hiking and mountain biking. Make sure to bring enough water as there is no shade and it can get very hot during the day. The National Park is only open from October to May.
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(8)
•Moderate
•4.0 mi
•Est. 1h 42m
Phu Kradueng Waterfalls l เส้นทางน้ำตกบนภูกระดึง
This is a waterfall trail where it will take you through many beautiful and famous waterfalls on Phu Kradeung starting from Wang Kwang Waterfall, Pen Pob Mai Waterfall, Pen Pob Waterfall, Tham Yai Waterfall, and Than Sawan Waterfall.
Getting there: You can start hiking or right from the main Phu Kradeung campsite.
This area is subject to seasonal closure due to weather conditions.
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(2)
•Hard
•6.6 mi
•Est. 5h 13m
Phu Kradueng Southwest Side l ภูกระดึงตะวันตกเฉียงใต้
This trial will take you to Phu Kradueng, accessing from the west side where you will be hiking through the stretches of plants and trees in Nam Noa National Park in Loei. You will get to experience the beauty of plants and wildlife here in the north/north eastern region of Thailand. Wear suitable clothes for hiking. You can also find many campsites around here.
It is best to visit from October - May as it can rain heavily during the...
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(3)
•Moderate
•2.7 mi
•Est. 1h 11m
Nok Aen Cliff Loop l เส้นทางผานกแอ่น
This trail starts from the main campsite of Phu Kradeung to Nok Aen Cliff where you will be walking along the cliff trail as well as enjoying the breathtaking peaceful views of Loei and its surrounding nature. You can either hike or mountain bike on this trail. Most of the sections on the trial aren’t shaded, it's recommended to bring a hat and plenty of drinking water.
Phu Kradeung national park is subject to seasonal closure from October - May due to...
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(5)
•Moderate
•4.5 mi
•Est. 1h 40m
Lan Prasrinakarin - Pha Na Noi Cliff l ลานพระศรีนครินทร์ - ผานาน้อย
The trail is one of many trails in Phu Kradeung National Park that you can take during your visit. It starts from the Buddha statue (Lan Prasrinakarin) and heads out to the cliffs, then you will walk along the cliffs and back in a loop. You will be experiencing the unique forest of Phu Kradeung and the stunning views of surrounding mountains all the way along the cliffs.
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(1)
•Moderate
•3.0 mi
•Est. 1h 24m
Wang Kwang Waterfall - Pen Pob Mai Waterfall l น้ำตกวังกวาง - น้ำตกเพ็ญพบใหม่
This trail starts from the main campsite on Phu Kradueng plateau and will take you to both Kwang Waterfall and Pen Pob Mai Waterfall located in Phu Kradueng National Park, Loei. It’s a great day-trip trail out of many where you can visit while camping on Phu Kradueng. The waterfalls are made up of layers of rock platforms creating beautiful and peaceful flowing water down to the streams.
Phu Kradeung National...
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Easy
•2.1 mi
•Est. 52m
Tham Yai Waterfall - Than Sawan Waterfall l น้ำตกถ้ำใหญ่ - น้ำตกธารสวรรค์
This trail is located on Phu Kradueng Plateau, part of Phu Kradueng national park, Loei. You can start hiking from the maoin campsite to the 2 waterfalls where you can explore various types of plants and wildlife along the way. You can either hike or mountain bike on this trail.
Phu Kradueng National Park is subject to closure due to weather conditions and habitat rehabilitation from October to May.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Phu Kradueng National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Phu Kradueng National Park is Phu Kradeung Entrance - Phu Kradeung Campsite, which has a 4.9 star rating from 67 reviews. This trail is 5.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 187 ft.
What is the longest trail in Phu Kradueng National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Phu Kradueng National Park is Phu Kradueng Plateau Loop. This trail is estimated to be 13.6 mi long.
How many trails are in Phu Kradueng National Park?
There are 11 trails in Phu Kradueng National Park. These trails have an average 4.8-star rating from 142 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Phu Kradueng National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Phu Kradueng National Park has you covered. Phu Kradueng Entrance Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 3,215 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Phu Kradueng Southwest Side, which will get you 3,139 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Phu Kradueng National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 camping trails in Phu Kradueng National Park and the most popular is Phu Kradeung Entrance - Phu Kradeung Campsite with an average 4.9 star rating from 67 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Phu Kradueng National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Phu Kradueng National Park and the most popular is Phu Kradeung Entrance - Phu Kradeung Campsite with an average 4.9 star rating from 67 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Phu Kradueng National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 biking trails in Phu Kradueng National Park and the most popular is Lom Sak Cliff Trail with an average 5.0 star rating from 18 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Phu Kradueng National Park?
Yes, there are 7 trails with scenic viewpoints in Phu Kradueng National Park, including Phu Kradeung Entrance - Phu Kradeung Campsite, Phu Kradueng Entrance Trail, Lom Sak Cliff Trail, Phu Kradueng Plateau Loop, and Phu Kradueng Southwest Side.
Are there any trails with waterfalls in Phu Kradueng National Park?
Yes, there are 4 trails with waterfalls in Phu Kradueng National Park, including Phu Kradueng Plateau Loop, Phu Kradueng Waterfalls Loop, Wang Kwang Waterfall - Pen Pob Mai Waterfall, and Tham Yai Waterfall - Than Sawan Waterfall.