Top Trails and Hikes in Chiang Mai

Discover scenic trails, nature walks, and hiking routes in Chiang Mai with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🥾 Trails and Hikes in Chiang Mai

  • Doi Suthep monk trail — A forested stairway and path used by monks to reach Wat Doi Suthep, passing waterfalls and shrines.
  • Doi Inthanon summit nature trail — A short boardwalk through mossy cloud forest at the highest point.
  • Mon Jam ridge walk — A gentle ridge walk through vegetable farms, flower gardens and hill-tribe villages with panoramic views.
  • Pha Dok Siew nature trail — A scenic jungle trek ending at a Karen village with rice terraces and a waterfall.
  • Mae Sa waterfall loop — A well-maintained path connecting multiple tiers of a popular waterfall in Mae Sa valley.
  • Bua Tong sticky waterfall trail — A climb up a mineral-coated limestone waterfall where the porous rock provides grip under bare feet.
  • Huay Tung Tao reservoir circuit — A flat walk or bike loop around a reservoir with bamboo restaurants and Doi Suthep views.
  • Chiang Mai old city moat walk — A flat, historical circuit around the ancient city walls, passing gates and temples.
  • Suthep-Pui National Park loop — A longer hike through mixed forest, hill-tribe areas and viewpoints around the mountain.
  • Kew Mae Pan nature trail — A famous cliff-edge boardwalk with sweeping views of the Mae Chaem valley.
  • Pha Chor canyon walk — A nature trail through eroded sandy cliffs and forest in Ob Khan National Park.
  • Mae Wang jungle trek — A guided trek through lush jungle, elephant sanctuaries and Karen villages near Mae Wang.
  • Ob Khan national park trail — A riverside and canyon trail in a quiet park with swimming holes and boulders.
  • Pong Duad hot spring walk — A short trail to geysers and natural hot pools in the Huai Nam Dang area.
  • Doi Pui Hmong village trail — A walk through a Hmong village at the summit of Doi Pui with gardens and craft shops.
  • Chiang Dao cave and nature trail — A cave and mountain trail past impressive stalactites and hill views near Chiang Dao.
  • Mok Fa waterfall trail — A forest path to a single tall waterfall with a deep pool for swimming.
  • Sri Lanna National Park loop — A lakeside and forest circuit around the reservoir at Sri Lanna National Park.
  • Doi Inthanon royal project trail — A walk through temperate flower gardens and crop research stations run by the royal project.
  • Pha Hom Pok trail — A challenging hike to a high viewpoint near the Myanmar border with vast mountain scenery.
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