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The Psaho Trail is a route along the canyons of the Psaho River that will captivate you with spectacular views. Until recently, this place was completely hidden from  eyes, but the Sochi National Park turned the river into a recreational zone. Now everyone can relax and enjoy nature - clear bluish waters, fabulous gorges and boxwood groves.

The dry and wet canyons of the Psaho River annually attract crowds of tourists and adventure lovers. The nature of these places is reserved, so the landscapes seen during the excursion along the Psaho trail will remain in your memory for a long time.

Attractions along the route

The Psaho River filled the gorge with its waters after the earthquake.   Its channel are called the Wet Canyon. Its length is just over 2 kilometers. In some places, the canyon narrows to one and a half meters, and then gradually expands. The sun never completely illuminates the canyon, so you have to walk in the romantic twilight. On your way you will see many beautiful natural objects: mossy stones, rare plants, tangled vines and even karst caves, which once served as a dwelling for ancient people.

In the bed of the Psaho river there are a lot of waterfalls and quiet pools with clear water.  We recommend taking good athletic shoes with you to go through the canyon, because walking on stones is slippery and quite dangerous. Do not forget to drink water and keep track of time - never walk in unfamiliar areas in the dark. Remember that in the mountains it gets dark suddenly, and you can get lost. In such cases, do not be shy and call 911 - the team will surely find you.

The dry canyon is located a short distance from the river bed.   As the name implies, there is no water in the Dry Canyon. You can climb to a height of 30 meters along the canyon. Throughout the path you will be surrounded by walls of narrow corridors, done in solid rocks by nature itself. As a result of the earthquake, some deep-seated rocks were on the surface, therefore, passing along the Dry Canyon, you will see karst cavities and grottoes, dry stone rivers and stalactites.

In the village of Lesnoy, closest to the Easter trail, you can visit the Church of St. George the Victorious and the Trinity-St. George’s Convent.

Jeep tours

Getting to the canyons by car is difficult, it’s almost impossible. The road is rough, cobblestones stick out everywhere: the suspension simply cannot stand it, and the bottom will be wiped off. All this is nothing for jeeps and crossovers, the owners of which actively offer jeep tours along the Psaho trail.

You can sign up for a tour in the nearest city, Adler or Sochi. Departure is usually scheduled for early morning or lunch. You can choose any time, even in the  sunshine in the canyons it will be cool, there will be no discomfort.

Typically, the route also includes nearby attractions:

Buffalo Valley;