Gorely

Gorely is an active stratovolcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula formed by five connected volcanic cones with eleven craters total. The structure runs along a northwest-southeast ridge within a large caldera and displays steep slopes and jagged lava fields.

The volcano evolved from a shield volcano structure through several explosive eruptions that reshaped it into its current form. These eruptive phases created the large caldera and multiple craters that define the landscape today.

The name Gorely comes from Russian and means 'Burnt,' a reference to the dark volcanic rock and lava flows that cover the landscape. Visitors walking across the terrain immediately understand why locals chose this straightforward name for the mountain.

The best time to visit is during warmer months when snow and ice have melted and trails are more passable. The journey involves unpaved roads, so a vehicle with good ground clearance is advisable.

The Active Crater regularly releases high-temperature gases that become visible in the air, creating a dynamic display. This ongoing gas emission makes it one of the few actively venting craters visitors can directly observe during their visit.