Doi Mae Salong Burma Border Ridgeline Ride
This route passes through Mae Salong Waterfall Forest Park
Remain on the road, dirt or otherwise. Section 27 applies the same rules here as in a national park.
Remain on the road, dirt or otherwise. Section 27 applies the same rules here as in a national park.
Remain on the road, dirt or otherwise. Section 27 applies the same rules here as in a national park. A forest park is usually unstaffed and ungated, which misleads riders into thinking it is open land. Legally it is not: s.27 applies the whole national-park prohibition list to forest parks, botanic gardens and arboreta, with identical penalties. Acts affecting the ecosystem — the clause that covers cutting or rutting trail: up to 5 years' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿500,000, or both (s.42). Blocking or obstructing a way, or entering to carry on an activity for profit: up to 2 years' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿200,000, or both (s.44). Failing to comply with an official's order: a fine up to ฿100,000 (s.47). Your bike can be confiscated under s.56 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 incredibly scenic dirt ride from Doi Mae Salong up towards the Burmese border. Starting as very rideable 4x4 and then, after riding along the Burmese border for a while, it devolves into rutted, narrow and at times trecherous single track. After riding the brakes down the slippery red-clay single track, the trail opens back up into a 4x4 trail at a coffee planation, where we found mountain chestnut harvesters. An excellent ride, if you are in the mood for a challenging though scenic ride.
This route should be undertaken with caution. It goes through both a sensitive border zone, and a national park. Always respect the commands and orders of park rangers and military personnel. When we went, we were met with enthusiasm and the area was open, however, national parks and border zones may close without warning. In addition, there is slippery red clay and rutted single track. Take caution when riding.
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