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Mount Khustup (3,206 m) is the most recognized mountain in the region. It is the symbol of Kapan and overlooks the city with an impressive presence. There are several paths to reach Mount Khustup. ARK has chosen to shortest and easiest path, starting from our Kapan Ecocamp. |
Storot (Nafcha) Base CampThis 10.3 km trail takes you from our Kapan Ecocamp to the Storot (Nafcha) Base Camp, which is the main starting point for hiking Mount Khustup. The trail is a steady incline that is also suitable for vehicles.
At Storot (Nafcha) there is a camping ground as well as a small cottage that can be rented from one of the villagers (includes running water and a heating oven). For detailed maps, weather information, logistical details and downloadable files, please visit this trail's individual page on GPSies 
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Khustup SummitThis 5.2 km trail takes you from the Storot (Nafcha) Base Camp to the very summit of Mount Khustup. It is the most direct route to the summit and involves a steady ascent of over 1,000 m. The entire trail is suitable for hiking however reaching the very top does require some climbing, which is not considered difficult.
From the summit of Mount Khustup, one can see in every direction for hundreds of kilometres and the territories of Iran, Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan are all visible on a clear day. For detailed maps, weather information, logistical details and downloadable files, please visit this trail's individual page on GPSies 
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Shishkert (Shikahogh State Reserve)ARK Armenia is currently working with the Transcaucasian Trail team to scout, map and mark trails into Shikahogh State Reserve. The first trail is 10.8 km long and takes you from the peak of Mount Khustup to the village of Shishkert. From here you will be able to start exploring Shikahogh State Reserve!
Shikahogh is Armenia’s second largest forest reserve and home to about 1,100 species of plants and studies have already revealed rare species of animals such as leopard, bezoar, bear, snowcock, viper, and hedgehog. For detailed maps, weather information, logistical details and downloadable files, please visit this trail's individual page on GPSies |
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