The Pang Soong Nature Trails

The Pang Soong Nature Trails are a growing network of interpretive trails and jungle treks through the different habitats within the extensive community forest under the care of the Khun Muang villager’s of Ban Mae Lai and promoted by Track of the Tiger T.R.D. the private sector development partner.

The four main trails start at 1000 m.a.s.l. and in places reach 1600 m.a.s.l. Each trail has unique features and views, and runs through a diverse range of habitat. There is also a rich history in the area, as some of the trails take you through mountain roads that were formally used as a caravan trade route.

Trail name: The Trail of Waterfalls
Distance: 3.5 km
Duration: 2 – 3 hours
Difficulty: Easy - moderate

Brief description:
This all weather hard surface trail crisscrosses rivers, over 17 waterfalls, community owned tea and coffee plantations, and amazing flora and fauna.

Trail name: The Piney Knoll Trail
Distance: 5.5 km
Duration: 3 – 5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult

Brief description:
This trail provides access to a classic high altitude temperate forest featuring pine trees and spectacular ridgeline views. The trail can be extended to reach higher sections of the ridgeline where the most stunning views are.

Trail name: TheOld Caravan Trail
Distance: 9 km
Duration: 4 - 6 hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult

Brief description:
This trail follows the remnant of the 19th century caravan trail system and starts in the moist forest along the Mai Lai stream taking you all the way up to the pine forest ridgeline.

Trail name: The Abseil Explorer
Distance: -
Duration: 6 –8 hours
Difficulty: Difficult

Brief description:
Designed especially for those who want a real adventurous exploration of the little visited areas of the forest, where you will traverse small cliff faces using knotted ropes and safety lines and rappel/abseil down several waterfalls as high as 40 metres plus.