Granite Gauntlet
Ramanagara
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Overview
⚠️ I would recommend only farily experienced hikers attempt this. And preferably in dry weather. Most of it is steep! This is a scramble, meaning that you might have to use all fours limbs in a few spots. Come back down before the rock gets hot, or be prepared to feel the heat when you touch the rock. The view of the surroundings from the top are great.
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Trail description
The trail starts at one of the fallow farms & goes towards mango orchard near the base of the hill.
Once you reach the base, you will mostly be on steep rock until the top.
The hilltop
The hilltop is a large flat area mostly on rock and a few trees with a great view in all directions. You can walk around on the hilltop to get a nice view on each side.
🌦️ Season
Oct-May. When it's dry. During the wet months it might get quite slippery on the rock. But do note that it can get pretty hot in those months, so best to finish it early.
🎟️ Permit
No permit required to hike up this hill.
🐾 Wildlife
Not much wildlife activity on this hill. But might not be good idea to hike up the hill at night. Not just animals, but also because of the terrain.
Cleanliness
Mostly clean since this a slightly challenging hike for most people who come to nearby resorts.
Crowd
No crowd. But you might see a few rock climbers near the base every once in a while.
🛺 Getting There
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