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Captain_Slash · Posted: 04.01.2008, 20:48 Post subject: Mae On-Khuntan National Park Road

I took the same route as on 1st januarys report but this time didnt miss the turning, 23 kms after getting on the 2031 there is a turning on the left which goes to Khuntan Railway Station and the National Park, its just before a sharp left hand corner

This is the sign to look for but its only visible if you are coming from the highway 11 direction and theres no road number either

There are just a few potholes for the first couple of kms then a good surface

The road really narrows for a couple of kms before the train station

Then it quickly climbs with some hairpin bends

Its still so very green in lots of places out here and quite cool in the shade

A very nice road with good scenery too, there are a few places with some loose gravel but not too much, take care thats all

Lots of these nice twisty bits really make this an enjoyably ride today

The road narrows again for a while but still good fun, I hardly saw any traffic on this road

You just cant loose the twists on this road, not too many straights along here

I eventually emerge onto highway 11 about 70 kms south of Chiang Mai and head home along it, the exciting ride is over but well worth it
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Davidfl · Posted: 05.01.2008, 01:20 Post subject:

Captain
What about the railway station & tunnel - did you see them?
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Happy Feet · Posted: 05.01.2008, 10:04 Post subject:

hey captain, looks like beautiful piece of road, exactley where is it in reference to towns?
sorry away at moment and dont have a map to find 2031,
how many km of nice section?
and how much time should i allow?
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beattheswiss · Biker Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Posts: 54 Location: BKK

hey captain, these are awesome reports; i love all your pix!

what do you say, can i make the loop from/to chiang mai in 3-4 hours of leisurely riding?
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Captain_Slash · Posted: 05.01.2008, 20:40 Post subject:

David I went to the station and managed to walk the entire length of the tunnel, its strange at first as its total darkness after about 50 metres but then you become accustomed to the darkness. Its interesting as well when the train comes along but there are hideaways every 100 metres. I didnt post any pictures of this as I didnt realise anyone was interested in the tunnel.

Happy Feet
Its between Chiang Mai and Lampang but to the east of highway 11 and just after Lamphun. Its probably 20-25 km but there is another turning that goes up towards Chae Hom that I must try sometime

Beattheswiss
Thanks for the compliments, four hours is enough unless you walk the tunnel like I did
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Captain_Slash · Posted: 05.01.2008, 22:23 Post subject:

These are pictures from my walk down the Khuntan tunnel yesterday

I am not too far in and this is looking back at the station end

This is looking at the far end

No this is not a picture of the moon, its the headlight of the approaching train

This one is the direction the train is going, although the tunnel seems lit from the trains light the camera doesnt appear to pick it up

The train has passed me and this is the rear view of it, I can see it okay but it seems the camera doesnt register the light

Another one of the train disappearing, I didnt post these with the trip report as I didnt want to be accused of being a trainspotter, not that I am of course. I just decided that I wanted to walk the entire length of the tunnel and back
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Happy Feet · Posted: 06.01.2008, 02:42 Post subject:

cheers Captain, i only just came through chae hom today on the 1252, great road on trail bike, im sure it will all link up, fantastic fun.
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SilverhawkUSA · Posted: 12.01.2008, 21:00 Post subject:

I decided to start a new topic with this post because I think it is a really interesting ride.

See new post; Khuntan Railway Station / Tunnel
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