Thousander Trail
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Distance
- 30.0km
- Elevation gain
- 1,325 m
- Duration
- 10h
- Best season
- Oct – Apr
The journey
Thousander Trail is a 30.0km expert-level hike in Islamabad (Margalla Hills). It climbs 1,325 m and takes about 10h.
Trail Statistics
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Elevation profile
Climb over the length of the trail. Tap or drag along it to read elevation and grade.
Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 619 m.
Today
28°20°
Tomorrow
30°18°
Sat
31°20°
Sun
29°20°
Mon
29°20°
Expect roughly 6°C colder at the high point (1,572 m), before wind chill. Mountain weather turns faster than any forecast.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Thousander Trail in the Margalla Hills hiking network?
It is an ultra-endurance backcountry ridge traverse covering roughly 30 kilometers and over 1,300 meters of cumulative elevation gain
Which sectors or trail systems does this marathon route link together?
It spans across the entire Margalla spine, connecting the lower trailheads (Trails 3 and 5) all the way along high ridges toward Tilla Chourani.
Is the Thousander Trail clearly signposted with official CDA boards?
No, large backcountry portions follow unmarked ridgelines and goat paths, requiring an offline GPX track to stay on course.
Why is starting before sunrise mandatory for this trek?
Starting at dawn ensures you clear the completely unshaded, heat-reflective southern ridge crests before peak afternoon temperatures hit.
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