One-day tours from Almaty city to the mountains of Almaty -
Trekking in the mountains of Almaty region -
Wolf Mountain - also known as Mount Kokshoky, which in Kazakh means - Green Hill, is located at an altitude of 2305 meters above sea level. The mountain is little known, but still popular among lovers of active recreation and hiking in the mountains, a mountain route leads to the mountain. The mountain got its name due to the fact that a long time ago a pack of wolves lived on this mountain. The mountain rises above the village of Kokshoky, the route to the mountain begins behind the Sunkar nursery, along the way you will pass a birch grove, apple orchards and a Tien Shan spruce forest. From the top of the mountain, a beautiful mountain panorama opens up to the mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau, and the Big Almaty Gorge, its upper reaches, and another mountain route called the "Japanese Road" are also clearly visible from the mountain. The Prokhodnoye Gorge is visible, into which you can descend from the mountain along a different route, and you can also descend along the ascent route. It is best to visit this location in the summer, when there is no snow, but in winter this location can also be accessible, there are daredevils who go here in winter.
How to get there and visit -
Wolf Mountain is located in the Zailiysky Alatau Mountains in a small mountain gorge to the right of the Big Almaty Gorge, Ile-Alatau Park, Bostandyk District, Almaty Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°06'26"N 76°53'04"E
Safety in the mountains -
When hiking to Volchya Mountain, be sure to use the services of certified mountain guides. Mountain guides will prepare you for the hike, instruct you and safely lead you along the route. Do not hike alone, do not leave the trail, do not go close to rocky cliffs, snow cornices and turbulent rivers. Watch the weather and choose clear sunny days for your trip. During the hike, always stay in a group so that everyone is always in sight of each other, always wait for those who lag behind. Do not hike in the mountains at night or in the dark. Calculate your time in the mountains wisely, try to return in the afternoon before dusk and complete darkness, be sure to consult with mountain guides about this. For hiking in the mountains, use special sportswear and equipment. Do not go to the mountains in flip-flops, slippers and light soft shoes, take care of your feet, your feet should be protected by reliable mountain shoes for trekking and hiking with ankle fixation. Do not forget about mountain sickness and the need for acclimatization in a mountainous area for a further comfortable stay in the mountains. Also in the spring (May) there are ticks in the mountains, we recommend not visiting the mountains during this period.
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