Ascenso Cerro Tres Picos (Sierras Grandes)
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,478 ft
- climb
- 4,006 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ascenso Cerro Tres Picos (Sierras Grandes) is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It runs between about 2,810 ft and 4,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 280 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Villa Ventana, about 5.6 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Tres Picos, Cerro Vacacuá and Cerro Napostá. Cascada Chica and Cascada Escondida are within about 3 miles. For camping, Cueva de los Guanacos is within about 6 miles. There are 8 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ascenso Cerro Tres Picos (Sierras Grandes) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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