Rush Lake
Rush Lake is a 15.8 km trek in the Nagar region of northern Pakistan with around 2,104 m of elevation gain.
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Distance
- 15.8km
- Elevation gain
- 2,104 m
- Duration
- 8h
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
The journey
Rush Lake is a 15.8km expert-level hike in Nagar. It climbs 2,104 m and takes about 8h.
Rush Lake is a 15.8 km trek in the Nagar region of northern Pakistan with around 2,104 m of elevation gain.
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Elevation profile
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Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 2,424 m.
Today
2°2°
Precipitation 2.2
Tomorrow
7°-3°
Precipitation 4.9
Thu
8°-3°
Precipitation 0.5
Fri
5°-2°
Precipitation 4.2
Sat
5°-4°
Precipitation 1.1
Expect roughly 14°C colder at the high point (4,521 m), before wind chill. Mountain weather turns faster than any forecast.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
What altitude is Rush Lake at?
Rush Lake is approximately 4,694 metres above sea level, making altitude one of the major challenges of the trek.
What is the trailhead for Rush Lake?
The trek starts from Hoper (Hopar) Valley in Nagar, after reaching the valley by road from the Nagar/Hunza side.
Is there a jeep track to Rush Lake?
Jeeps can take trekkers into the Hoper Valley approach but the actual route to Rush Lake is a multi-day trek.
Can I camp at Rush Lake?
Yes, camping is an integral part of the trek, with high camps used before reaching the lake.
Are there shops or facilities along the Rush Lake trek?
Facilities become very limited after Hoper so trekkers should carry sufficient food, water-treatment supplies and camping equipment for the upper route.
Do I need a guide for Rush Lake?
A guide is strongly recommended because the route involves glacier crossings, steep terrain and high-altitude navigation.
Is there snow or ice around Rush Lake?
Yes, the lake can remain partially frozen and snow may persist on the upper route even during the main trekking season.
What can I see from Rush Lake?
On clear days, the surrounding panorama includes major Karakoram peaks such as Spantik, Miar Peak, Laila Peak and Khunyang Chhish
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