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  Introduction Discover Sri Lanka's Hill Country with The Pekoe Trail mobile app! This app is specifically designed to enhance your outdoor adventures by providing comprehensive trail navigation, progress tracking and statistics, an...

Upon successful login to The Pekoe Trail mobile app, you will be navigated to your “Home” screen. The “Home” screen provides quick access to all the main features of the app. Here you can start a new trail, view your progress, and connect with friends. On this...

Upon tapping the “Stages” icon on the footer, you’ll be navigated to the “Explore Trails” screen where you can view a list of all 22 stage profiles, navigate to each stage profile, use filters to search for specific stage(s) and proceed to view general and sta...

Trail Description Tap “View stage profile” of a specific stage to view detailed information, including Distance, Estimated time, Elevation, Latest Updates, etc. Please be advised that the estimated time may be different for each person. We suggest givin...

Book a Trail Pass Trail passes are required for each stage of The Pekoe Trail. Please note that some stages may have other entrance fees (i.e. Loolkandura Estate, Horton Plains National Park, Ella Rock in Kinigama Forest Reserve , etc.). Buy your Pass You ca...

My Trails Upon tapping the “My Trails” icon on the footer, you’ll be navigated to the “My trails” screen where you can see three different categories; Past The trails you have already experienced are listed here. Scheduled The trails you have reques...

User Profile Upon tapping the “Profile” icon on the footer, you’ll be navigated to the “Profile” screen of the user. You will see an overview of your trail experience: The number of “Stages finished” The “Time on trail” The total “Distance ...

Forgot Password Tap the “Forgot password” link on the “Login” screen and navigate to the “Reset password” screen. Enter your email address associated with your user account and tap “Send code”. Receive a recovery code to the entered ...

It is a very hard question to answer. Each stage has its own uniqueness and very hard to narrow it down. On the Pekoe Trail App, each stage has a comprehensive description of the stage with user ratings, points of interests and audio stories along revie...

Trail passes are required for every stage of the trail. The passes can be obtained through The Pekoe Trail App. Trail passes provide important data on trail usage so that we can best manage each stage. We use this information to plan maintenance and fac...

We’re excited to introduce two new ways to experience The Pekoe Trail: the 7-Day Membership and the 3-Month Membership. These memberships are designed for hikers who want more flexibility and more time on the trail. Whether you’re here for a week of adventu...

Memberships & Passes, all you need to know! 1. What you need A valid email address and mobile number. A visa/mastercard for online payments or supported payment method for the membership fee. The Pekoe Trail mobile app and access to the Web portal S...

The Pekoe Trail Watch App allows hikers, guides, and trail partners to report real trail conditions directly from the ground. All reports help keep the Pekoe Trail safe, accurate, and responsibly managed. 🔗 Access the app: https://trailwatch.thepekoetrail.org ...

FootwearWe strongly recommend proper hiking shoes or light walking boots with good grip and ankle support. While some estate roads and village sections are easy underfoot, many stages include steep descents, muddy tracks, rocky sections, stream crossings, and ...

Weather conditions can change quickly along the Pekoe Trail, especially in the Central Highlands. It is strongly recommended to: Check the local weather forecast and any advisories issued by the Sri Lanka Meteorology Department before starting your hike ...

For those new to the Pekoe Trail or hiking in Sri Lanka, the following stage 1 & 22 are generally recommended as beginner-friendly, depending on current conditions. Please refer the thepekoetrail.org/pekoe-stages for each stage difficulty and details  These s...

Yes, several stages of the Pekoe Trail can be completed as day hikes. When planning a day trip: Choose a stage with good road access at both start and end points Allow sufficient time to complete the stage comfortably in daylight Factor in travel time to...

A Pekoe Trail pass is required to hike any stage of the trail. Purchasing a pass helps to: Support trail maintenance, community initiatives, and local livelihoods Ensure that hikers on the trail can be accounted for in case of emergencies Improve overall...

Hikers are encouraged to actively contribute to the trail by: Reporting fallen trees, landslides, damaged signage, or unsafe sections via trailwatch.thepekoetrail.org Sharing responsible trail practices and updates with the hiking community Respecting lo...

Detailed, stage-wise information including difficulty levels, distances, elevation profiles, access points, and current notes can be found at: thepekoetrail.org/pekoe-stages It is recommended to review the relevant stage page shortly before your hike to ensure...