GUNUNG · Indonesia

Gunung Kurik

Gunung Mugajah

Lanskap kawasan Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser, Aceh — foto kawasan, bukan puncak spesifik. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 3.060 m
Country: Indonesia (ID)
Location / Range: Central Aceh–East Aceh Mountains, Aceh
Mountain type: Mountain (non-volcanic)
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 4.2517, 97.4199
Difficulty: Very difficult / extreme
Best Season: April–September (relative dry season)
Permits & Rules: No official information on special permits; coordination with a local guide from Uring Village is strongly recommended.
Hazards: Very long and remote route (±14 days); dense tropical rainforest; mossy and steep terrain; scarce rescue access.

Description

Gunung Kurik, also known as Gunung Mugajah, is the highest peak in Aceh Timur Regency, Aceh Province. Its reported elevation varies by source: Wikidata lists 2,085 m while hiking databases such as GunungBagging and Hory cite 3,060–3,085 m; this discrepancy has not been officially resolved. The trailhead starts in Desa Uring, Kecamatan Pining, roughly a 2-hour drive from Blangkejeren, and the full round trip requires approximately 14 days through ancient, moss-covered tropical rainforest. In the Gayo language 'kurik' means chicken, while the Acehnese name 'mugajah' translates to elephant mountain.

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