more stats
2.5 miles
Distance
-2,210 ft
Descent
00:35:38
Avg time
-2,210 ft
Altitude change
2,448 ft
Altitude min
4,657 ft
Altitude max
4,657 ft
Altitude start
2,448 ft
Altitude end
-16.6%
Grade
-57%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance down
00:35:38
Avg time

Crazy Dust Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #187072 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337881 in Trail Running
    • #325458 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #53 in Mountain Biking · Thailand [+]
    • #92 in Trail Running
    • #94 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Oct - June
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face

This is a black diamond downhill trail and a feature of the Chiang Mai International Enduro Race. The upper section is steep with slope gradients up to -40% and good flow. In 2019 some big jumps and drops were added to offer some technical options for the more adventurous. The lower section is still steep with treacherous rock gardens that alternate with flow sections but overall is very rutted with plenty of loose rocks. Quite dusty in the dry season, hence the name.

Access Info

The upper section begins at the road that leads from San Ku down to the Ban Khun Chang Khian village. The lower section coincides with the Wang Bua Ban route (also known as "Iron Man" trail) and exits on Sriwichai road.

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Crazy Dust Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2026 @ 9:19am (Asia/Bangkok)
Jun 10, 2026
clear but muddy and slippery
Dec 20, 2025 @ 9:15am (Asia/Bangkok)
Dec 19, 2025
great dirt on the top section, a bit overgrown towards lower middle and ridiculously rocky steep at the bottom closer to iron man that looks more...
Nov 10, 2024 @ 5:27am
Nov 10, 2024
Several trees are down across the trail. It may be possible to carry your bike over or under some of these but some are not readily visible, so...
Dec 13, 2021 @ 10:27pm
Dec 13, 2021
Massive Group effort to make an up and over on a new set of fallen trees
Dec 13, 2021 @ 9:39pm
Dec 13, 2021
Finally cut this tree out of Crazy Dust…
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      Directions to crazy-dust trailhead (18.830350, 98.898840)

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      Videos

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      youtuber Thailand's Craziest Dusty MTB Trail | Mountain...
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      12:18 | 872 | Aug 26, 2019 , Chiang Mai
      youtuber Crazy Dust | Mountain Biking Chiang Mai
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      14:03 | 792 | May 14, 2018 , Chiang Mai
      International Chiang Mai Enduro - Stage 5
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      5:05 | 108 | Dec 9, 2018 , Chiang Mai

      1 Review & Comments

      CMjunglesnake
      The southeastern bottom half of the trail is narrow, heavily overgrown with a lot of weedy grass, and can be steep, but the top half is wider, well maintained, and straightforward.

      Can get tricky after heavy rains.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crazy Dust located?
      Crazy Dust is located in Doi Suthep Pui National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is part of the Doi Suthep Pui National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 18.83035, 98.89884.
      ▼ How hard is Crazy Dust?
      Crazy Dust is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crazy Dust?
      The trail has 2,210 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,448 ft to 4,657 ft.
      ▼ Is Crazy Dust a point to point trail?
      Yes, Crazy Dust is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crazy Dust?
      Crazy Dust is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crazy Dust?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crazy Dust. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crazy Dust?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crazy Dust are:
      • November (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crazy Dust?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Crazy Dust. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crazy Dust?
      Crazy Dust is a very popular trail. There have been 213 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 214 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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