…And (Maybe) Do The Lagoon Trail Climb
Depending on your physical condition, your footwear, and the time of day, you can continue on from the signpost to the more physically challenging Lagoon Trail.
This is a climb, not a hike.
Some will find it straightforward, others will find it enjoyably difficult, but there are many visitors who absolutely should not attempt it.
More like a combination of canyoning, scrambling, and rock climbing, the route down to the lagoon involves a series steep rope descents over sharp rocks, slick muddy terrain, and is a bit more of a challenge than many will wish for on their paradise beach day trip!
It’s crucial not to underestimate as, if you get your footing wrong on one of the descents, it could result in a serious accident in a very remote, difficult to access area.
If you are fit, able, and wearing the right footwear, then what lies ahead is a very enjoyable and memorable activity to bring you down though a gorgeous tropical gulley to a beautiful, isolated lagoon. The hike was the first thing we did on Railay, and we were only sharing the lagoon with a handful of others, monkeys scrambling around the sides, birds, and a beam of sunlight.
Unforgettable.
The route there really wasn’t what we expected though, but we personally loved the adrenaline and physical challenge. However, we met a number of others that were really struggling or turned back after realising how treacherous and fear-inducing certain aspects were.
If you have a phobia of heights or unsure about it, we suggest easing yourself in with the viewpoint trail and perhaps the first rope descent, and then you can decide whether it’s really a sensible idea to carry on or not…
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