The Elephant Trail to Pai Off Road
This route passes through Pai Watershed Wildlife Sanctuary
Riding here needs written permission from DNP in advance. Without it, entry alone is an offence.
Riding here needs written permission from DNP in advance. Without it, entry alone is an offence.
Riding here needs written permission from DNP in advance. Without it, entry alone is an offence. Entering a wildlife sanctuary at all is a criminal offence without written permission from the authorities. There is no public right of access and no ticket you can buy at a gate. Entering without permission: up to 3 months' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿30,000, or both (s.96). Acts affecting the ecosystem, soil or vegetation — which includes cutting trail: up to 5 years' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿500,000, or both (s.100). Failing to obey an official's order once inside: a fine up to ฿100,000 (s.97). Your bike can be confiscated under s.109 whether or not you own it and whether or not anyone is convicted.
Quoted text is from the Office of the Council of State's unofficial English translations. Only the Thai originals have legal force, and enforcement varies by park and by season. This is not legal advice — if in doubt, ask at the park office. More on riding responsibly here.
About this route
An increasingly paved section of trail, the dirt sections here won't last too long. Leading from a key junction of the old Elephant Trail to the town of Pai, this route leads through the forests and hills South of Pai.
Trail conditions change — always confirm locally before riding, and never ride alone.
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