Trail3 Firetrek
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 3.1km
- Elevation gain
- 593 m
- Duration
- 2h
- Best season
- Oct – Apr
The journey
Trail3 Firetrek is a 3.1km moderate hike in Islamabad (Margalla Hills). It climbs 593 m and takes about 2h.
Trail Statistics
Trail map
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, 617 m.
Today
21°21°
Tomorrow
30°18°
Sat
30°20°
Sun
29°20°
Mon
29°20°
Expect roughly 4°C colder at the high point (1,197 m), before wind chill. Mountain weather turns faster than any forecast.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Firetrail branch off from the main Trail 3?
It cuts directly straight up the exposed central spine, bypassing the winding zig-zag wooden-bench path of standard Trail 3.
Why is the Firetrail considered significantly more grueling than the regular trail?
It eliminates all switchbacks, forcing an unrelenting vertical climb on loose limestone rocks and gravel.
Where does the upper section of the Firetrail terminate?
It tops out directly near the Margalla ridge road at Pir Sohawa, just short of the Monal / La Montana parking area.
Is there any overhead canopy or shade on the Firetrail?
Virtually none; it was cleared as a wild firebreak, leaving the entire rocky spine directly exposed to blistering sun.
What was this trail originally for?
The original purpose is to provide a cleared path and access route for firefighters and forestry management to reach and control brush or forest fires
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