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North of the Ili: Western Access, Mynbulak and Eastern Roads

Distance
160.6 km
Estimated moving time
1 d 23 h
Elevation gain
471 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This extended historic line north of the Ili begins in the west and heads towards Mynbulak. Its central section follows a specific turanga grove’s exterior edge and approaches Shokan Valikhanov Spring’s location. It then continues along remote eastern roads and ends far from the opening side. The complete line is not an agreed through-tourist passage. The park’s permit guide prohibits through-driving across its central strict reserve, while current rules require advance agreement along established visitor routes. Arrange walking sections, separate access and authorised overnight places independently. Avoid planning the complete historic connection as an unrestricted traverse.

Route status

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Data source Information prepared

The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Dirt 29% · Compacted dirt 6% · Unknown 65%

Surface data covers 56.6 km of 160.6 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Dirt 29% · 46.7 km
Compacted dirt 6% · 9.89 km
Unknown 65% · 104.0 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Within separately agreed visits, see a specific turanga grove edge and the spring location near Mynbulak. Western and eastern sections have independent remote access arrangements; this line distinguishes their geographic directions.
Length
160.6 km
Elevation gain
471 m
Surface
Dirt 29%

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No By bike - Partially With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Consider only separately agreed sections. Complete through-passage is unconfirmed; establish cycling access to individual roads independently. Walking sections need preparation and a water reserve.

Nearby

Oshaktas, Singing Dune, Besshatyr mounds and Katutau/Aktau mountains need independent visits. Roads bearing their names do not take this line to the attractions themselves. The Mynbulak-side willow differs from Kosbastau’s famous 700-year willow; tree viewing is outside the confirmed passage.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Public services to the exact western departure and remote eastern ending are unconfirmed. Agree authorised sections with the park first, then organise their independent access and exits.
By car
The park distinguishes separate western and central/eastern entry directions. Its permit guide prohibits through-driving across the strict reserve. Establish authorised drop-offs for agreed walking sections separately; direct access to the exact endings is unconfirmed.
Parking
Official parking at the exact western departure is unconfirmed. The park permits vehicle storage in designated places; agree a specific space and duration for each independent visit.

Электрички туда и обратно

Расписание на дату и время, до которого нужно выйти на маршрут

What to expect

Places
Turanga grove the actual exterior passage beside a specific grove’s edge.
Shokan Valikhanov Spring the specific spring location beside the road approach; drinking safety is unconfirmed.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 471 м.
SurfaceDirt 29%, Compacted dirt 6%, Unknown 65%.
Риски The principal restriction is the need for separate authorised visits and the unconfirmed complete through-passage. Remote roads, open terrain and extended walking require water, navigation and independent transport. Observe ranger posts and strict reserve boundaries.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 1 d 23 h
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
The complete historic connection’s duration is unconfirmed. A day-by-day plan for the multi-day programme is not established. Agree walking sections, dates, authorised overnight places and exits separately. Standard park vehicle-excursion times are not transferred here.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose the season after agreeing individual visits. Moderate temperatures and dry roads ease walking sections; heat, strong wind, rain and winter conditions require renewed assessment. The calendar does not override reserve restrictions.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Footwear for extended road and dirt passage
Your own water and food
Protection from sun, wind and cold
Offline map, phone, light and power bank
Visitor documents and agreed independent exits
Overnight equipment only within a confirmed plan

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Public services to the exact western departure and remote eastern ending are unconfirmed. Agree authorised sections with the park first, then organise their independent access and exits

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 160.6 km, hard.

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