Rurimeria Summit — Attraction in Nyeri

Rurimeria is one of the toughest hike and most rewarding hikes in the aberdares. This is a hike that boasts 3 false summits before you get to the peak. The trek to the peak from the 3rd false summit offers a welcomes rest from the arduous, steep and rocky terrain up to the 3rd false summit. The trek to the peak may have a fairly flat terrain but the views are spectacular! You will enjoy yourself for a few kilometers before you get to climb to the summit. The only reason it loses a star is because KWS failed to add sign post indicating the name of the peak Rurimeria and the altitude 3869m ASL making it the 3rd highest peak in...

RURIMERIA MOORLAND CHALLENGE Rurimeria is a beautiful beast. Can you tame it? Despite being the third highest peak on the Aberdares, its trail is the longest, most exhausting in the Aberdare ranges. And that’s what makes conquering it so rewarding! Traditionally, the Aberdare Ranges are known to have beautiful sceneries. The Rurimeria moorland challenge combines this with a dramatic hiking experience, taking you past three false summits before getting to the actual summit — at 3,860m (12,664ft) Distance: 15km Maximum Elevation Gain:...

It's a difficult hiking trail. From the starting point, it's looks simple as only the first peak is visible. Most hikers would think of it as the summit. Shock on them.

At the first peak, a great view of Mt. Kipipiri to the West and Mt. Kinangop to the South. From here is where the hiking starts... Peak two and then peak three.

At peak three, you will almost conquered Rurimeria. There is a approximately 3kms relatively flat trail through the moorland. Lastly, a Sharp ascension of about 80 meters...