Neuquén · Hiking

Sendero Cajón Negro

An out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in Neuquén, Argentina.

2.0 mi
round trip
1,582 ft
climb
5,677 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Cajón Negro is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in Neuquén, Argentina, inside Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi. It runs between about 4,440 ft and 5,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,400 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Villa La Angostura, about 3.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Mermoud, Cerro Inacayal and Cerro Beecker. Inacayal is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Lago Correntoso and Camping Rosenda are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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