A Cerro Otto (Dificil)
An out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Río Negro, Argentina.
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,708 ft
- climb
- 4,445 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
A Cerro Otto (Dificil) is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Río Negro, Argentina. It runs between about 2,740 ft and 4,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,710 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is San Carlos de Bariloche, about 3.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Otto, Cerro Runge and Cerro Viejo. For camping, El Yeti and Camping Selva Negra are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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
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