Water and hiking environmental trail “Kokshi Waterfall” (Kokshi cordon – Kokshi Waterfall), 1 day trail.

Trail length: 6 km.

Duration of the trail: 5 hours.

Travel mode: Water transportation from Yailu settlement to Kokshi cordon (25 km), or from Artybash settlement to Kokshi cordon (45 km)

Season: May through September.

Trail comfortable carrying capacity: 2 groups of max 10 people/week.

Basic visitor instructions and guidelines:

1) stay on the trail;
2) don’t make excessive noise;
3) do not litter, take all your waste with you;
4) do not write or draw on stones and trees;
5) no alcohol and smoking allowed;
6) use matches, lighters and other open flames only in specially designated sites.


Flagship attractions of the trail:

The starting point of the trail is the Kokshi cordon of the Altaiskiy Reserve familiarizing visitors with life and work of its state inspector and the history of establishment of the Altaiskiy Reserve. The group then proceeds to Kokshi Waterfall on the Kokshi River – the largest inflow of Lake Teletskoye on its right shore. The basin of the river is very picturesque, though a true feast for the eyes and senses is the waterfall itself and the water reservoir right beneath it. Its fish bowl shape allows to see all water dwellers in its crystal clear waters. Visitors will also learn a lot of interesting information about the plant and animal life of the Altaiskiy Reserve.

The trail is unsuitable for visitors with disabilities.