A few months ago the authorities announced the opening of a new trail between Songkhlaburi and Umphang.

Does anyone know where it starts. at the Sangkhlaburi end? 

 

Google map reference would be gratefully received

I'm guessing it could start from either end. Start probably the other end from the finish !  "The starting point for the trek from Sangkhlaburi to Umphang is typically Sangkhlaburi town itself. Many trekkers begin their journey here and head towards Umphang, passing through scenic Karen villages and beautiful landscapes along the way"

The GPS coordinates for Sangkhlaburi are approximately 15.15556°N, 98.45333°E. This town is located in the Kanchanaburi province of western Thailand, near the Myanmar border.

1 hour ago, malt25 said:

The GPS coordinates for Sangkhlaburi are approximately 15.15556°N, 98.45333°E. This town is located in the Kanchanaburi province of western Thailand, near the Myanmar border.

Sorry I know where Sangkhlaburi is, I'm looking for the coordinates for the start of the trail. Apparently it has been newly concreted  and is suitable for 4x4s.

 

1 hour ago, malt25 said:

I'm guessing it could start from either end. Start probably the other end from the finish !  "The starting point for the trek from Sangkhlaburi to Umphang is typically Sangkhlaburi town itself. Many trekkers begin their journey here and head towards Umphang, passing through scenic Karen villages and beautiful landscapes along the way"

I have been to Umphang many times and have a good idea where it starts finishes there. As you may be aware the trip to Umphang from Bkk is fairly long.

However via  Sangkhlaburi, it could be seriously shorter . So my plan is to investigate the route from the Sangkhlaburi end. If it proves accessible I would do a return trip on the route that way.

PS I'm already near Sangkhlaburi.

25 minutes ago, kwilco said:

Apparently it has been newly concreted  and is suitable for 4x4s.

 

So is it now called a ROAD?