Río Negro · Hiking

Huella Andina – Rio Negro Sur

A 46-mile point-to-point route in Río Negro, Argentina.

45.5 mi
one way
5,079 ft
climb
3,448 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Huella Andina – Rio Negro Sur is a 46-mile point-to-point route in Río Negro, Argentina, inside Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi. It runs between about 1,610 ft and 3,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,080 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. Dogs are not allowed. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Villa Catedral, about 15 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Falso Granítico and Cerro Mora. For camping, camping La Querencia and Camping ATE 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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