Blue (Tsentralnye Stolby) — Forest Vykhod to Stolbam and Vidam: Through a Living Forest Landscape

Route at a glance

The shoreline continually changes perspective, moving between sheltered sections and exposed headlands. The character of the area is especially clear in coastal paths, exposed headlands and sheltered bays. The most distinctive places are Krasnoyarsk Stolby National Park, Yenisey River and Sinii (Tsentral'nye stolby. It is worth allowing time for a brief stop at each one.

Route suitability

Without a car Yes

With children With caution

With a dog With caution

By bike Partly

With a stroller No

Mobile signal Good

Getting there

Without a car

Reach Krasnoyarsk by train or air. From the railway station or city centre, take a city bus to the Turbaza, Roev Ruchey or Granitny Karyer entrances, depending on the approach to the trailhead.

By car

Drive along Sverdlovskaya Street to the chosen national-park entrance. Private vehicles are not allowed on the park’s forest roads, so continue on foot.

Parking

Use the official parking at Roev Ruchey, Turbaza or Granitny Karyer. Arrive early at weekends and do not park along narrow access roads.

What to expect

Krasnoyarsk Stolby National Park

Yenisey River

Sinii (Tsentral'nye stolby

Difficult sections and safety

The route includes sustained climbs and descents, so pace yourself and avoid starting too quickly.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time - 1–1.5 hours Complete time on the route - 1.5–2.5 hours

Best time to go

Best time: May–October, depending on weather and trail conditions

Mud, slippery roots and saturated ground are possible in spring and late autumn

Check the full-day forecast and available daylight before setting out

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

a lightweight rain jacket