Bach Ma National Park
Bach Ma - a cloud-forest park with the Five Lakes trail and Rhododendron Falls, between Hue and Hoi An
The route
The line through Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Feb-Sep (drier)
Tropical heat and humidity, heavy rain in the wet season, leeches and slippery terrain; frequent cloud and rain
Best in the drier months; often misty and wet; a park road/shuttle. Confirm.
On the trail
Cloud-forest trails, waterfalls and colonial-era ruins
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Five Lakes loop; Rhododendron Falls; the summit
Getting there & staying
Bach Ma NP, from Hue/Da Nang
Park shuttle up the summit road
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Hue / Da Nang; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
National-park fee; a shuttle up the summit road
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Slippery trails, leeches, mist
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.