Via Crucis Temático
An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Chubut, Argentina.
- 1.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,164 ft
- climb
- 4,445 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Via Crucis Temático is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Chubut, Argentina. It runs between about 2,290 ft and 4,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,160 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is El Maitén, about 1.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro de la Cruz. For camping, Camping Municipal Balneario is within about 6 miles. 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 Via Crucis Temático for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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