Mogoituysky Volcano

Mogoituysky Volcano rises hundreds of metres above steppe. The crater is partly intact; grassy slopes with rocky outcrops — an iconic volcanic silhouette of eastern Trans-Baikal. Hike from the foot; the final section is steep and rocky. Clear-day summit views over steppe and distant ranges for tens of kilometres. Sparse population; nearest settlement is Mogoytuy. Non-technical climb but needs treaded boots, water and an early start — afternoon heat and storms. Do not enter the crater without experience — slope slips are possible. Snakes among rocks — watch your step. Natural fit on a Borzya–Mogoytuy route — the east's main nature goal for panoramas, not amenities.