Overview
The gorge narrows noticeably about 3 km past the valley turn-off, where a barrier marks the Ile-Alatau National Park boundary. The eco-post collects the entry fee (approximately 380–500 KZT per person, cash only). The paved road continues another 10–11 km beyond this point, winding alongside the Kaskelen River through widening spruce-and-birch woodland. The canyon walls here are composed of folded metamorphic rock rather than the softer limestone in the lower section — the transition between rock types is visible in the cliff colours as you drive south. The river runs fast and cold even in summer and is audible but not always visible through the trees.
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Gorge Canyon Entry — Eco-Post
Step 3 · 16 km from previous · 25 min drive
The gorge narrows noticeably about 3 km past the valley turn-off, where a barrier marks the Ile-Alatau National Park boundary. The eco-post collects the entry fee (approximately 380–500 KZT per person, cash only). The paved road continues another 10–11 km beyond this point, winding alongside the Kaskelen River through widening spruce-and-birch woodland. The canyon walls here are composed of folded metamorphic rock rather than the softer limestone in the lower section — the transition between rock types is visible in the cliff colours as you drive south. The river runs fast and cold even in summer and is audible but not always visible through the trees.