Greater Patagonian Trail Section 23: Parque Nacional Lago Puelo
Photo: SoleFabrizio, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 58.2 mi
- one way
- 8,304 ft
- climb
- 4,478 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 23: Parque Nacional Lago Puelo is a 58-mile point-to-point route in Chubut, Argentina. It runs between about 650 ft and 4,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 8,300 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Lago Puelo, about 2.7 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Bajo and Cerro Currumahuida. For camping, Delta Del Azul and Ailin Co are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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