Starik-Kamen, Protected mountain summit in Nizhny Tagil district, Russia.
Starik-Kamen is a protected mountain summit reaching 638 meters, located in the northern section of the Ural Mountains with distinctive rock formations visible across its slopes. The peak displays layered geological features that reveal the mountain's age and geological development.
The mountain gained protected status during the Soviet period as conservation efforts expanded across the Sverdlovsk Oblast region. This early recognition of the Urals' natural value influenced how other landscapes in the area were managed and preserved.
Local hikers and climbers regularly visit this summit and share knowledge about the routes and the landscape they see. The place has become a gathering point for people interested in mountain exploration in the region.
Marked trails lead to the summit starting from Nizhny Tagil, with the best visiting season running from May through October when weather conditions are most favorable. Visitors should prepare for changing mountain weather and bring appropriate hiking gear.
On clear days the summit offers a complete circular view across the Ural landscape with visibility stretching up to 30 kilometers in all directions. This expansive outlook rewards hikers with panoramic perspectives that reveal the true scale of the surrounding mountain range.
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