Lagodekhi: Black Rock Lake Camp

About this trip

A four-day return walk from the Lagodekhi Protected Areas, on Georgia's eastern edge, up through forest and then open alpine ground to Black Rock Lake at roughly 2,800 m, close to the Dagestan border ridge. It is a long, steep climb, with a night out in tents on the way up and another near the lake. The park requires registration in advance, and we do that for you.

Where we go

1. Day 1
   Tbilisi → Lagodekhi → first camp

   Drive east to Lagodekhi, register at the park visitor centre, and walk into the forest to the first camp, with a stop at the Ninoskhevi waterfall if time allows.

2. Day 2
   Forest camp → high camp

   The steep day: out of the trees and up onto the open slopes toward the lake basin. Camp below the lake.

3. Day 3
   Black Rock Lake → back down

   A short climb to Black Rock Lake with a long stop on the shore, then down to the lower camp for the night.

4. Day 4
   Lower camp → Tbilisi

   Walk out to the park entrance after breakfast and drive back to Tbilisi.

What's included