Mount Lononot and Hell's Gate


Mount Longonot is a dormant Volcano in the Kedong section of the Great Rift Valley. It was always large in our view from Kijabe. It was in many spectacular sunsets, and was always a backdrop for outdoor events.

Beyond Longonot was an area known as Hell's Gate. It is now a National Park. It is a rough volcanic area, with many steam jets. There is a geothermal power plant there now which generates power from the steam from underground.

Here are a few of my photos of the area. I'm sure they bring back many memories of those who have lived in the area.

Our New Years 2002 climb of Mount Longonot

Michael Steeves, 2000


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