Circuito Xco La Merced
A 3.0-mile loop in Catamarca, Argentina.
- 3.0 mi
- loop
- 395 ft
- climb
- 3,060 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Circuito Xco La Merced is a 3.0-mile loop in Catamarca, Argentina. It runs between about 2,870 ft and 3,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing over the route. The nearest town is Monte Potrero, about 1.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. For camping, Camping Los Túneles is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 Circuito Xco La Merced for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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