4x4
An out-and-back trail, 16 miles each way (32 miles round trip) in Mendoza, Argentina.
- 16.2 mi
- round trip
- 1,847 ft
- climb
- 4,929 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
4X4 is an out-and-back trail, 16 miles each way (32 miles round trip) in Mendoza, Argentina. It runs between about 4,300 ft and 4,930 ft above sea level, with roughly 910 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is El Nihuil, about 3.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Nihuil. For camping, Camping El Zorzal and Camping Club de Pescadores - Villa Nihuil are 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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